Archives for March 2009

The Daily Loper – March 31, 2009

March 31, 2009 by Lopy

Things Just Happen To You When Your A Hep Guy Edition

Today’s links of interest:

Selig appoints committee to study Oakland A’s
No headline has ever concerned me more. Prediction: within a year MLB is talking about contraction all over again.
Sun-Times Media Group files for bankruptcy
Sad news indeed, but note some of the core reasons.
Lost 80’s-Style Theme Song
Ah, 80’s TV. The gift the keeps on getting parodied.
From Honda, a Mind-Reading Robot
Hmm, maybe that very very last scene in BSG wasn’t as anvilicious as we assumed.

The Daily Loper – Mar 30, 2009

March 30, 2009 by Lopy

Until The War Is Stopped The Battle Can’t Be Won Edition

Today’s links of interest:

Is Microsoft Set to Abandon its Top-Down Zune Approach?
Unfortunately for Microsoft this Zune strategy isn’t likely to work either. As long as Ballmer keeps insisting that Windows Mobile is the OS for mobile applications and games, and that Zune is the mobile entertainment platform, Zune is doomed. How can your mobile entertainment platform not run games?
Skype for iPhone: It’s official
Hurray! I can finally use my iPhone at home to, you know, make phone calls.
A costly fly in the TV Everywhere ointment?
Great concept, lots of complications in making it real. Now get to work. We’re waiting to watch HBO on our iPhones.

The Daily Loper – March 27, 2009

March 27, 2009 by Lopy

Bad Karma Thing To Do Edition

Today’s links of interest:

Charter Communications Files for Bankruptcy
Too bad.
TWoP Recap of BSG Series Finale
We’ve long loved Jacob’s long recaps of Battlestar Galactica on TWoP — even if a lot of our commenters on our Bravo SendsTelevision Without Pity To Hell post disagree. And, for quite some time now, his recaps of that show have been the only reason any of us visit that site. So, despite the fact that we disagree with his grade on the finale, here is one last link in honor of the end of not one, but two eras.
Space smells funny, astronauts say
Kinda cool, except don’t you need oxygen to smell something?

The FTC on DRM: Fighting for Consumers or Making Toothless Threats?

March 26, 2009 by Kirk Biglione

The moment digital media consumers have long waited for finally came this week as the FTC held a Town Hall meeting to discuss issues surrounding the use of DRM technologies.

From the beginning it was clear the FTC has heard consumer complaints about DRM related issues and takes the matter seriously. What wasn’t clear is what, exactly, the FTC is prepared to do to ensure that consumers get what they pay for when they purchase digital media products.

Mary K. Engle, Acting Deputy Directory for the Bureau of Consumer Protections, opened the workshop with some tough words for companies selling DRM protected media products, warning, “If your advertising giveth and your EULA taketh away, don’t be surprised if the FTC comes calling.” Further, Engle noted that consumer distrust over DRM makes for an unhealthy marketplace. [Read more…] about The FTC on DRM: Fighting for Consumers or Making Toothless Threats?

The Daily Loper – March 26, 2009

March 26, 2009 by Lopy

You Won’t Be Forgotten Edition

Today’s links of interest:

Clear eyes, full hearts, RENEWED! Friday Night Lights will return
Hell yes!!
California May Ban Black Cars
Racists!
Phil Spector jury starts deliberating murder charge
Wow. We had totally forgotten that this was even going on.

The Daily Loper – March 25, 2009

March 25, 2009 by Lopy

When You Come to Cavil’s, The Holiday’s Forever Edition

Today’s links of interest:

Blago gets offered acting role in Blagojevich musical
This is either the best headline of the day, the worst headline of the day, or both. Probably both.
SAG hardliners seek studio probe
Ah, anti-trust is back!
FTC Hearing on DRM
Couldn’t make today’s FTC hearing in Seattle on DRM? Follow along at home via the Twitterstream (#ftcfdrm)

Live from the FTC DRM Town Hall Meeting

March 25, 2009 by Kirk Biglione

Medialoper is live at the FTC Town Hall meeting in Seattle today. Follow our live updates on Twitter and listen along at home on the live webcast.

The Daily Loper – March 24, 2009

March 24, 2009 by Lopy

You see them? Edition

Today’s links of interest:

Tee-ing up the FTC’s DRM Town Hall
The DRM shills are lining up to put a spin on the FTC DRM Town Hall meeting in Seattle this week. Favorite quote: You also have to go in expecting that the type of person who would go to Seattle to spend an entire day listening to people talk about DRM when they could be out enjoying a latte or some good seafood probably is coming there with their own agenda. Yep, that’s us alright.
Digital media cannot be contained by the analogue rulebook
Or, trying to fit square pegs into round holes doesn’t work now or in the future.
No ‘Veronica Mars’ Movie Anytime Soon, Says Creator
Well, like the Deadwood movies, we really weren’t expecting it.

The Daily Loper – March 23, 2009

March 23, 2009 by Lopy

See You On The Other Side Edition

Today’s links of interest:

Battlestar Galactica Recap: Daybreak, Part 2
Jim’s recap of the Battlestar Galactica finale may not be the first recap out there, but it’s probably one of the longest.
Warners Opens Film Vault On-demand
For less than $20, you can get a custom DVD from the catalog. We like this.
Media Giants Want to Top Google Results
Hmm, how could this simple goal be better accomplished?
Neil Young Archives Set For June (Really!)
In other words: Wolf! Wolf! Wolf! Wolf! Nice to know, however, that the latest fake-out for Neil’s long-suffering obsessives includes a CD. (tip: AV Club)