Wednesday, October 09, 2013
Survey: 1/3 Or More of Early Chromecast Owners Using Device Daily/Almost Daily
Early Chromecast owners appear to be integrating the device into their lives, with almost a third or more of them using it daily or almost daily, according to a survey conducted by research firm Parks Associates. Not surprisingly, using Chromecast to watch video on TV is most popular on a daily/almost daily basis (38%). But right behind is "displaying web pages on your TV" (36%), followed by "listening to online music through your TV" (32%).
YouTube was the most-used video s ...read more
Monday, September 10, 2012
Report: Netflix Usage Holding Steady At Around 2,000 Minutes Per Subscriber Per Month
Relatively steady usage isn't exactly the basis for bragging rights, but given all the headwinds Netflix is facing, it isn't shabby either. In particular, Netflix has faced increasing content parity from Amazon Prime Instant Videos, which at some level, has to impact viewership for users with subscriptions to both (e.g. "Honey, we can watch 'Parks and Recreation' on either Netflix or Amazon, what do you prefer?") if not driving outright Netflix churn at some point. While Amazon ...read more