James Careless
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Ottawa, ON, Canada
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6 top attributes employers want in new CISOs
As the chief information security officer role rises in importance, so do the expectations of hiring organizations. These are the key qualities and skills recruiters are asked to look for. → Read More
Sorry, Netflix and Hulu: YouTube is the top spot to watch TV online
It's not just cat videos—YouTube is the most popular place to watch TV online. → Read More
Major studios pressure Netflix to block VPN access
Thanks, jerks. → Read More
Sling's TV place-shifting gains Chromecast support
If you've got a Slingbox, you can now cast live and recorded television to any TV outfitted with Google's $35 Chromecast dongle. → Read More
Chromecast adds support for Disney and iHeartRadio
New Chromecast apps add even more value to Google's cute little $35 streaming stick. → Read More
Dish Network inks a deal to stream Food Network, HGTV, and other Scripps networks
Cord cutter and "cord nevers" are still willing to pay for content, so Dish Network is prepping its own OTT streaming service, and just locked in content from Scripps. → Read More
Netflix to join Internet Slowdown protest Sept 10
The latest net neutrality protest will sprinkle the web with simulated loading icons, in the hopes that you'll contact your lawmakers before hunkering down to binge-watch your favorite show. But the slowdown will be entirely symbolic. → Read More
Software update will help Nest Protect know the difference between steam and smoke
The smart smoke detector should get a little smarter thanks to a 2.0 software update coming to units automatically in the next couple weeks. → Read More
Sonos speakers now run on Wi-Fi with no Bridge required
The Sonos 5.1 software update means that you can set up and run Sonos on your Wi-Fi network without having a wired connection to your router. → Read More
Amazon puts the power to greenlight pilots back in your hands
Another round of Amazon Originals, another chance to tell the company which shows to add to its streaming offerings. → Read More
MLB.TV hints at easing blackout rules, though not for cord cutters
As early as next season, Major League Baseball's live streaming service could ease the rules that prevent you from streaming games involving your local team. But you'd likely need a cable or satellite subscription to take advantage. → Read More
Even with built-in audience, rumored YouTube music service faces hurdles
If the rumored YouTube Music Key subscription service comes to pass, it will be because plenty of users already enjoy music via YouTube. But will they be willing to pay $10 a month for the privilege? → Read More
Comcast hopes Wi-Fi streaming will win over college students
Xfinity on Campus, offered at select schools, will let college students watch live and on-demand TV from their laptops, smartphones, and tablets. And maybe it will make them think twice about cutting the cable cord once they graduate. → Read More
Tweet and tune in: ABC previews upcoming show on Twitter
The network is using traditional online streaming to build up buzz for its new series Selfie. But it also embedded the entire 26-minute pilot episode in a tweet as a way to reach younger viewers. → Read More
Report: Xbox Entertainment Studios not quite dead yet
The Hollywood Reporter says that Microsoft is in talks with Warner Bros. to revive its shuttered business for developing original video content. → Read More
YouTube starts cleaning up its streaming apps, starting with Xbox One
A new channel guide offering access to subscriptions highlights the changes to the YouTube app for Xbox One. Other streaming devices should see a similar update in the coming weeks. → Read More
Stream faster: Samsung smart TVs will reduce buffering with Adaptive Video Acceleration
Giraffic's AVA technology changes the way your new TV will stream content, for better performance regardless of network congestion. → Read More
Netflix streams its way past HBO in subscriber revenue
Reed Hastings took to Facebook to boast about how his streaming video service is giving the pay cable giant a run for its money. → Read More
With Merlin deal, Pandora hopes to make beautiful music with indie artists
The streaming music service has inked its first deal with a music rights body -- Merlin, which represents more than 20,000 independent record labels and distributors. It's going to mean changes to how you discover music on Pandora. → Read More
More content for the Fire TV, from sources other than Amazon
Four months after its launch, Amazon's set-top box gets new channels from Disney, MLB, Animal Planet, and more. → Read More