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Would You Watch Broadcast TV on Your Cell Phone?
Local TV stations may soon have the ability to broadcast live TV straight to your cell phone. Unlike YouTube, the service won't be on-demand. Instead, you'll be able to tune into live local television on your phone while stations will be able to offer both free and paid channels.
Good News: Watching Live TV Will Soon Get a Little Quieter
I'm addicted to skipping through commercials via TiVo, but when I do watch live television, my eardrums get a major blast whenever ads come on. At first I thought it was just me, then I noticed the lack of volume control while at a friend's house watching a Sex and the City marathon. What gives?
People Aren't Watching Commercials During Popular Shows
TV networks, don't hate me — but I barely ever watch commercials. This is probably because my DVR is always full, so whenever I do watch a show, I feel the need to quickly get through it as fast as possible so I can delete it and move on to the next one!
A majority of you said that you occasionally watch commercials even with a DVR, but did you know that nearly all shows that won Emmys this year are more likely to have their commercials skipped over?
Texts From Last Night to Be Made Into a TV Show
One of my favorite websites is Texts From Last Night, which compiles all of your hilarious, regrettable, embarrassing, and TMI texts from, well, the night before (that is after you or someone else submits them). The site is so popular it not only has its own BlackBerry app, but it's coming to the boob tube. That's right, a TFLN show will be written by Steve Holland and produced by Sony TV and Happy Madison and will air on the Fox network.
Geek Tip: Spend Less on Shows With Amazon On Demand
Although my marriage with iTunes is still going strong, that doesn't mean a girl can't look at what else is out there, right? So when I want some cheap eye candy (in the form of movies or TV), I'll check out Amazon's On-Demand service.
A lot like iTunes, Amazon's On Demand brings you TV and movies when you want them, and you can even buy TV season passes and download the shows as they are released for $1.89 an episode.
The Day Punky Brewster Fell in Love With a Geek
Back in the day, Punky Brewster was one of my favorite TV shows. Another fave? Saved by the Bell of course.
Did Your TV's Digital Conversion Go Smoothly?
It's been over a week since analog signals for cable television went dark and the country was forced to go digital.
Converting a nation to digital TV was anything but easy — after one delay mandated by the government, loads of free converter boxes given away, and cautionary PSAs, we're finally there.
When I asked you guys in January if you were ready for the changeover, more than 80 percent of you said you were (and if you weren't, hopefully my guide helped).
Have You Ever Suffered an Extended Internet/Cable Outage?
Dear friends and readers, take pity on me. I have no Internet or cable at my house right now. Both services come from Comcast, and now I'm starting to see where that bundle deal was not such a great idea after all.
Target Hands Out Digital Conversion Boxes For Free
With the digital television transition deadline fast approaching (you've got until next Friday, June the 12), there are probably some last minute TV buffs who are still in need of converter boxes. For those who participated in the government's converter-box subsidy program, you can take your coupon into Target this week and pick up a box for free — even if the price tag is over $40. So if your grandma wants to be ready for next week's analog TV shutdown, make sure you take a trip to Target so that she'll be all set up and ready to go when the changes take effect.
Flat Screen TVs: Tips and Tricks For Your Viewing Pleasure
There's an arms race among the tech giants to have the biggest, flattest screens out there — but people like little old me are just concerned with a gorgeous, clear picture and the decor advantages of a slim TV. Have you joined the skinny screen club? Check out my tips for mounting, cleaning, and enjoying your TV.
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