Monday, February 15, 2010

The Future of Media : Television #79

Okay, I have to admit that I am not a big catcher-up on the computer of my favorite shows. Who knew you could catch up that way? I really can't say that I am able to partake of this opportunity because my internet provider makes it cost prohibitive (at least for a frugal me) and I certainly wouldn't catch while at work. But it is nice to know that I can take my laptop somewhere that I can access and catch up on the latest and greatest episodes. As for watching television on my cell phone...I'm just not that interested. My screen is way too small. I don't really care to hurt my eyes that way.

Now, let's talk streaming. I think it is a riot that there are people out there who put their dogs (read puppies) on the net all day. It is funnier still that there are people who are addicted enough to the internet that they sit there and stare at the puppies grow. I do think it interesting to see what others are doing. I heard it commented on Sunday how people don't talk to their neighbors anymore but they will invite complete strangers from all over the world into their homes and their private lives.

There have to be some good uses, like being able to stop a burglary in progress or something of that ilk, but come on. I see enough of other people's lives in public places, I don't really want to see it on my computer. But, who knows, maybe there is something stranger than fiction out there.