An interesting debate initiated by Tom Coates about streaming vs time-shifted media:
…Because it’s not streaming that’s most affected by a combination of on demand and ‘deliver it to me’ subscribable podcast-like functionality. The main potential victim here is broadcast itself. Those of us who have Tivos or PVR functionality are already used to the idea that we don’t have to sit in front of the television when something’s being broadcast to watch our shows. And as a consequence, I very infrequently do.
Of course, time-shifting works fine as long as there is no need for live broadcasts. However, there will always be a need for live stuff like: sports events, breaking news, interactive-participatory shows, the President’s address to the nation, emergency warnings,…
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