Balakam is a smart search service aimed at finding live media streams in the global web.
The searching engine allows looking through the Internet and finding sources of live broadcasting stations – TV, radio channels and web cameras transmitting live audio and video content over the Internet.
www.balakam.com
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Apple TV Is ‘Imminent’
Apple’s entry into the TV market is “imminent,” says Jefferies analyst James Kisner. Kisner talks about Apple TV in a note about ARRIS, a cable tech company.
“… at least one major N. American MSO is working to estimate how much additional capacity may be needed for a new Apple device on their broadband data network…” says Kisner.
What’s interesting about this wording is that it suggests Apple is going to be doing something over broadband, as opposed to normal cable. We’ve been hearing about an Apple television for a long time now. The big problem for Apple seems to be figuring out how to get cable companies and content companies on board. This isn’t like launching the iPad, where Apple just makes a tablet and then developers build apps.
Content makers have restrictions in their deals with cable companies on their content, which could limit what Apple would like to do. Apple has to negotiate with both groups simultaneously to crack the TV market.
And, even when Apple figures that out, the TV market is not like the smartphone market. People aren’t going to buy a new TV every year, or every other year. So, anyone looking at Apple attacking a huge new market, should temper expectations.
Like this if you think Apple will ‘crack’ the TV market, and let us know in the comments if you’re sure of the reverse. Let us know the why of your decision.
Google Releases Search App For Microsoft Surface & Windows RT.
Google announced this on their Google+ page saying:
“If you just got a new Windows RT tablet and want to use Google Search, you’re in luck—you can now download the Google Search app optimized for Windows RT. It’s got all the good stuff: voice search, instant results and doodles. Just go to our “Get Your Google Back” site at http://www.google.com/homepage/windows8/ to learn more, and here’s a shot of the Google Search app homepage in Windows 8”
Source: http://goo.gl/r8F5i
Would you prefer the new Windows Surface over the new Apple iPad?
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Mark Cuban: An Apple Set-Top Box “Would Be A Huge Success.” and he’s right.
Though experts say that’s exactly why such a product won’t see the light of day. The reasons are:
1. They would be turning over their user experience to Apple, allowing the company to drive the UI and therefore reshape the video experience as it determined, just as it has done in music with iTunes.
2. The pay-TV industry finds itself in no quandary, and in no need of Apple’s rescue. F.ex., Apple TV still remains just a “hobby.” It’s a niche product that for most people is not going to supplant a pay-TV subscription any time soon.
What do you think, will Apple conquer the world of pay-TV subscription? Share your thoughts in the comments.
(Source: balakam.com)
New Google Search App With Siri-Like Voice Responses Finally Approved For iOS.
Announced in August, Google’s new Google Search app for iOS has been apparently stuck in Apple’s app approval process for over two months. No longer. Google’s just announced that the new app is out.
It was never clear exactly why it took the app so long to emerge after it was submitted. Neither Google nor Apple said. But it’s available now through iTunes for those with iOS devices like the iPhone, iPad or iPod Touch.
For those wanting a Google Maps app for iOS, keep waiting.
On Wednesday, while Apple were presenting the new iPhone 5, three jets were flying high in the sky, drawing 10,000 numbers of Pi. Geeks and nerds of San Francisco Bay Area were trembling with the overwhelming sense of awesomeness.
New iPhone features. What do you think?
Is That the New iPhone?
Pt. 2
