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More to Memes Than Meets the Eye

Fri May 11, 2012 3:01 pm | By Kate Knibbs
Even if they're just LOLcats or Rebecca Black, memes have more impact than you think.

Media-Mind: Hulu Strong-Armed by the Dark Side

Thu May 03, 2012 2:25 pm | By Joe Arico
Hulu may require users to log in with their cable subscription information to watch content, as the cable industry leans on its advantages to keep customers from cutting the cord.

Why Apple Is Keeping Steve Jobs' Testimony a Secret

Tue May 01, 2012 1:31 pm | By Joe Arico
Apple is fighting to keep a deposition of late co-founder Steve Jobs under wraps, as the company attempts to hold on to its trade secrets, and advantage, in the music business.

How Apple's ITV Threatens Netflix

Mon Apr 30, 2012 12:23 pm | By Kate Knibbs
Apple's next big innovation is happening in television.

The Future of Netflix: Content Is Always King

Tue Apr 24, 2012 2:08 pm | By Kat Asharya
Netflix (NASDAQ:NFLX) bounced back as the "world's leading Internet TV network," but the company's future lies in its ability to successfully produce original programming.

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How to Bring Back the Dead... With Holograms

Tue Apr 17, 2012 11:27 am | By Kate Knibbs
Legendary rapper Tupac Shakur is going on tour, despite being dead, highlighting how holographic technology can bring back late greats to grace the stage.

Steve Jobs Movie to Focus on Early Years

Mon Apr 16, 2012 11:42 am | By Kate Knibbs
Steve Jobs transformed computer culture, and a new movie promises to etch his early legacy into the public consciousness.

Internet Activism: When Good Intentions Go Bad

Thu Apr 12, 2012 11:26 am | By Kate Knibbs
Internet activism can be quite effective, as in the case of a film's campaign to reach its intended audience, but it also runs the risk of putting people behind suspect causes.

Keeping Up with the... Zuckerbergs?

Fri Apr 06, 2012 10:25 am | By Kate Knibbs
Bravo plans to produce a "Silicon Valley" reality TV show, which pries into the private lives of top technology execs, giving audiences a peek into the lives of the rich and powerful.

Media-Mind: Will Game Consoles Rule the Living Room?

Thu Apr 05, 2012 3:01 pm | By Joe Arico
As digital streaming services continue to battle for subscriptions, another crop of competitors fight to bring them to your living room, putting game consoles in the center of a changing entertainment market.

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A Netflix for Magazines

Wed Apr 04, 2012 2:15 pm | By Melissa Daniels
A new tablet app reinvents magazines for the digital age, allowing readers to access multiple magazines in one digital newsstand subscription.

Not Punk'd: Kutcher to Play Steve Jobs

Mon Apr 02, 2012 4:15 pm | By Kat Asharya
It's no April Fool's joke: Actor Ashton Kutcher has signed on to portray Steve Jobs in an independent film about the tech visionary.

Angry Birds Cartoons Flying Out This Fall

Mon Apr 02, 2012 2:48 pm | By Melissa Daniels
"Angry Birds" are launching themselves into an animated video series, the next step in Rovio's push to make the international gaming success into an all-out franchise.

Media-Mind: Memo to Hollywood, Netflix is Your Friend

Thu Mar 29, 2012 3:18 pm | By Joe Arico
Netflix's subscriber count took a hit after poor pricing restructuring and resistance from content providers unwilling to negotiate licensing deals, but new data suggests the streaming company is poised for a comeback.

Harry Potter Casts Spell on Digital Publishing

Tue Mar 27, 2012 2:55 pm | By Kate Knibbs
Harry Potter books are now available for digital download, and J.K. Rowling's uncommon sales method may challenge conventional e-publishing pricing.