Brightcove’s IPO: What you need to know
Brightcove just reiterated its desire to go public with an amended SEC filing. The company could raise as much as $59 million as it sells 5 million shares, but its filing also reveals that making money with online video is really, really hard.
Verizon teams up with Redbox to cash in on video
Verizon and Redbox are creating a joint venture to provide content online and through Redbox's physical DVD rental kiosks around the country. The deal is a chance for Verizon to make money from streaming content and show off how awesome its network is. 
Now BTJunkie shuts down: Who needs SOPA?
One of the world's most popular BitTorrent search engines has closed down voluntarily, as the domino effect brought on by recent moves against Megaupload and the Pirate Bay starts to hit other filesharing sites.
Binge viewers rejoice: Netflix releases Lilyhammer
Netflix just released its first original TV show, the crime comedy Lilyhammer. And in typical Netflix fashion, it simply dumped all episodes of the entire first season on its subscribers. The logic behind this move? Netfix subscribers are binge viewers, says CEO Reed Hastings.
The Tester: Sony’s secret reality TV hit
Move over, Fear Factor: Sony's competitive reality TV show The Tester is a big hit with gamers, who have been watching the show through the PlayStation Network. The Tester's third season, which starts this week, will for the first time also stream on the web.
Survey says: Hollywood could make more money without windows
A survey conducted by BTIG analyst Richard Greenfield shows that Hollywood studios would likely make more revenue with the collapse of movie windows. More importantly, those sales would come with better margins since they wouldn't be sharing with exhibitors.
Where to watch the 2012 Super Bowl live online
Want to watch the XLVI Super Bowl online or on your iPhone or Android handset? Or maybe you want to just check out the ads without watching the entire game? Either way, our list of 2012 Super Bowl links and resources has you covered.
Google TV goes Android 3.2, next up Ice Cream Sandwich
Google TV devices from Sony received an update based on Android Honeycomb 3.2 this week, and Logitech's Revue will be updated in the near future. This is the last major update for the platform before Ice Cream sandwich, which is rumored to come before year's end.



