Internet TV - The Convergence Has Begun

[paulette masterson]

Internet TV is now a reality that is available to anyone at the
comfort of their homes and that is bringing a completely new meaning
to the concept of the Internet and TV watching. Times change fast and
rapidly and customs seem to follow specific trends from old
generations to new ones, but one way or another, two things seem to be
always very much alive and keeping some sort of continuity: - a strong
desire of being entertained and corporations using the media for
advertising. These are things that always kept the industry moving,
allowing new shows and new technology to be implemented.
The arrival of the internet created a completely new playground, where
unthinkable things were suddenly possible and moreover the faster
speed of the connections made actual real time full content channels
available for on line broadcast. Whether it is a major network willing
to give the video feed or, simply a couple of guys in their garage,
the technology allows the audience to sit in front of their computers
and enjoy a full TV experience. Internet TV is truly changing the
rules of traditional television, much more than cable and satellite
did in the past two decades.
The only thing that could be somehow compared to Internet TV, is
probably pay per view, in terms of picking and watch, although they
are not really the same thing, as the applications on the internet are
way bigger and more important. The main issues so far were about
monitors, sound and HD feed, but even those are rapidly becoming
available over the Internet.