Canada Cable to Unbundle

OCT. 16, 2013 • The Canadian government is sending signals that it wants new rules that require Canada cable television carriers operating in the country to offer consumers unbundled pricing of channel content as an option. “We want to unbundle television channels and allow Canadians to pick and pay for the specific television channels that they want,” minister of industry James Moore said Sunday on the Question Period program aired by the CTV networ.....

Mobile Ad Revenue Spikes

OCT. 10, 2013 • Advertising revenue on mobile devices in the United States grew to $3 billion during the first six months of 2013, according to the Interactive Advertising Bureau – an 145% increase in mobile ad revenue over the $1.2 billion generated during the same period last year. Internet advertising revenue overall increased from $17 billion during the first half of 2012 to $20.1 billion for the same period this year. .....

Grand Theft Auto Online Arrives

OCT. 1, 2013 • One of the most intriguing features of Grand Theft Auto V is the inclusion of access to Grand Theft Auto Online. The separate online world became available two weeks after the release of Grand Theft Auto V, which has already generated more than $1 billion in worldwide revenue.  Rockstar Games is scrambling to secure sufficient servers to handle the demand, although the studio has warned consumers that delays and glitches are to be expected. The e.....

Western Video Game Consoles Allowed in China

SEPT. 30, 2013 • China’s CPC Central Committee, State Council has formalized a new and experimental free trade zone in Shanghai. As a result, Western video game consoles can now be officially marketed and sold within the zone as long as hardware and software are approved by the Ministry of Culture first. The move is the first lifting of the nationwide ban on console sales instituted in 2000. The change is a by-product of larger goals of the free trade zone.....

New Amazon Kindle Fire Devices

SEPT. 26, 2013 • Amazon.com is taking pre-orders on two new Kindle Fire devices. The 7-inch Kindle Fire HDX is equipped with a 1920×1200 screen, while the 8.9-inch model comes with a 2560×1600 display. Both units are faster than previous models as they are powered by 2.2GHz Snapdragon 800 processors and include 2GB of RAM. Both models are equipped with front-facing cameras, and the 8.9-inch unit also has a rear-facing camera. The new Kindle Fires have .....

Priori Data Interview: Targeting App Data

SEPT. 23, 2013 • Priori Data Interview: A big issue in the mobile and online space is trying to understand the size of the market and the potential for products in the marketplace.  This information is very critical for developers and investors looking to make smart decisions.  Unfortunately there has been a great amount of hype and misinformation when it comes to accurate mobile data despite there being quite a few companies looking to provide analytics on m.....

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