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According to a recent report by researcher Parks Associates, internet video subscribers have increased 12 percent in two years, despite a growing number of users sharing passwords. Revenues are expected to double to $30 billion worldwide by 2020. Netflix is still the largest provider, but others are also adding to the growth. Hulu, for example, is phasing out free subscriptions.

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“The decision to launch as its own separate multi-stream service was influenced by our customers. Two of the top requests we receive are for a multi-stream capability and for FOX programming. As baseball season is just beginning, we know there’s a strong appetite from our customers to be able to watch teams like the Yankees on YES Network, which we now offer. With our launch in beta, we expect our multi-stream service to evolve to include new features, functions and programming ...read more

"Declines in wired video service are definitely not something that traditional providers are ignoring," said Glenn Hower, a research analyst with researcher Parks Associates.

He pointed to the new streaming TV services, such as Sling and Comcast's Stream TV. And DirecTV, which was acquired by AT&T in July, he said, has "fiercely held onto the rights for the NFL Sunday Ticket, which is a huge seller for them."

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In a new report ranking the nation’s top over-the-top (i.e.: Internet-based) streaming video services, Douglas County’s Sling TV makes it to the No. 10 spot.
But just a bit more popular is The Blaze TV, the online channel of conservative radio and TV host Glenn Beck. It is ranked No. 9. (see the top 10 chart below) in a report by Parks Associates, a market research firm.

That shouldn’t be terribly surprising, said Brett Sappington, Parks’ director of research. Sling has be ...read more

Watching video on mobile devices has grown in popularity, but two-thirds of consumers still view most of their TV shows on a TV, according to market researcher Parks Associates.

"When you look at mobile devices, you see a lot of households are watching on mobile phones or tablets. But the viewership hours are much lower," said Glenn Hower, a Parks research analyst.

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In this wild west of new online pay-TV services, consumers have the luxury to try a new service and then cancel it — no penalties, extra payments or any commitment. And apparently, they are doing this in droves, according to a new report out by Parks Associates.

Based on a survey of broadband customers, Parks Associates found that 60 percent of people who pay for one of 75 online TV streaming services have canceled in the past 12 months.
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Sony Corp. has said it plans to introduce an Internet-based TV service called PlayStation Vue. HBO is expected to roll out its stand-alone streaming service this year. It's not disclosed what the monthly charge will be.

HBO going out on its own, making "Game of Thrones" and other popular shows available for the first time without a pay- TV subscription, will be a new test, said Brett Sappington, director of research at the consulting firm Parks Associates.

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To smarten up your home, you can buy a light bulb that flashes when new e-mail arrives. Or a thermostat that switches to eco mode when everyone has left the house. And a nifty door lock to alert you when someone's at the door and no one is home.

Let's just hope your smart house is smarter than smart hackers.

Connected objects were all the rage at the recent Consumer Electronics Show. More households are buying the devices, with sales expected to jump 73 percent from last ...read more