Category: News

NAB Show 2016 – Where is the industry heading?
April 17, 2016Posted by csandy

Another Spring and the world’s content creators and creative device manufacturers gather in Las Vegas for the biggest annual spectacle of its kind.  The exhibit floor opens tomorrow and I have a few predictions.  I’m joined again this year by StudioTech.TV, who’ll be providing coverage of the show as well.  My focus will be very…

Read More +


PageMonitor come VisualPing Loses Its Way
April 17, 2016Posted by csandy

Greed it good. But only if your greed is backed up by a stellar product people want. PageMonitor, the handy browser plugin that allowed you to get instant notification when a webpage changed its content, has been replaced by VisualPing. It’s a clumsy attempt to increase monetization of the plugin, which is fine. I like…

Read More +


Livestream.com gets new CEO
May 6, 2015Posted by csandy

Mr. Max Hoat has passed on the Chief Executive role at Brooklyn based Livestream.com to Jesse Hertzberg. Hoat, co-founder of the company has been successful in making Livestream a top tier player in the live production, content delivery, and video hardware space. http://blog.livestream.com/blog/2015/5/6/introducing-our-new-ceo


Blackmagic Design Ursa and ATEM Updates
April 13, 2015Posted by csandy

Blackmagic Design has been very very busy. On the heels of releasing significant software updates for its ATEM switcher line, BMD has also been refreshing almost its entire product line.   With all the new product coming from Blackmagic every year at NAB, there is no wonder they appear to be the siren of south hall….

Read More +


Marriott Caught Blocking WiFi
December 19, 2014Posted by csandy

A stable broadband connection is an essential component of a successful live stream.  When you’re on the road, access to broadband services can be limited.  Some places don’t have many broadband options.  Other places have no options at all and require you to bring your own Internet services such a satellite, or BGAN. When in…

Read More +