Looks like Rogers in Canada is being investigated for throttling game data.
News and Analysis
News Of The Day 10/28/2011
A bit of a slow day – but with some interesting stuff.
Media:
DirectTV takes its court case with News Corp to the FCC. Not surprising, but remember they're taking on a big company (though my guess is they see News Corp as beleaguered right now). This is one to watch as its about some rather interesting distribution deals – and of course anyone versus News Corp is news indeed. Makes me wonder how many lawyers can specialize JUST in media distribution law . . .
Social Media:
Groupon doesn't exactly seem straight up with their math. Again, plenty of red flags about the company. I am going to be frank – I think they need to be avoided both for employment and investment, they're clearly on the decline and this smells funny. Also if they take a big hit or have a lousy IPO you can guess that's going to scare everyone else off for awhile – which may be good.
Technology:
OK, HP is out of computers, then in, and now it's going after the Macbook Air. Well, not a bad target, so let's see what they've got . . . but still I'm not sure about them. On the other hand the move to Windows 8 tablets is a promising no-brainer for them. Of course maybe right now HP just needs to shut up and do smart stuff – but I'm still iffy.
Video:
Google TV is-a-changing. Look I thought it was pretty neat to start – so this is promising. However I wonder if this timing is also due to Apple's sudden crisis.
Video Games:
Classic RPG Wizardy Reappears on the iPhone. I recall this series from the first game, and it probably does well with a lot of old school revivals. Wonder what else could be recycled from way back when . . .
And finally life imitates 'The Simpsons.' I got nothing.
QUESTION OF THE DAY: So, what truly old school games do you want back?
News Of The Day 10/27/2011
Kobo's in publishing, Sony takes over for Ericsoon, and more moves in many industries!
Economics:
Talent Scotland discusses 500 jobs created by Avaloq. Scotland has serious geekonomics going on, and as always, keep an eye on them.
Publishing:
Kobo is going to become a publisher. Interesting move overall, and will also be worth watching to see what happens to publishers. I also wonder what having a Canadian device-publisher combo is going to mean – oh, and tell me that someone purchasing or partnering with, say, Lulu could be interesting.
Technology:
HP is going to keep it's PC division. Well, that's good I guess. I'm still not sure of HP's direction.
Ericsson is leaving Sony Ericsson by selling it's take in the mobile phone maker. Pretty much what was there is going to be adsorbed into the larger body of Sony. I'm curious as to what this may spawn opportunity-wise, so keep an eye on it!
RIM is apparently trying to save itself with integration and video. I dunno, I'll see, but at least there's a plan.
Video Games:
EA continues to restructure for the future – it's Origin service will host 3rd party games. Big news for EA and it continues their growth.
Nintendo has it's first annual loss. I'm sure they'll recover, but . . . damn.
QUESTION OF THE DAY: So what's the future of Sony's not-Ericsson future?