Vevo Releases Android App, Racks Up 3M Installs on iOS
Vevo's music videos are coming to Android phones, thanks to a dedicated app released this week. The music video site has had huge success with iOS apps, clocking 3 million installs on iPads, iPhones and iPod touch devices. Connected devices haven't shown any similar interest yet.
10 Tools to Get the Most Out of Netflix
Wish you could search for Netflix by age bracket, use movie ratings from Rotten Tomatoes to find the best movies available or calculate how much you're paying per stream? Then check out our list of ten essential tools to get the most out of Netflix.
HTC to Use USB Port for HDMI Video
What if you could connect cell phones straight to TV set HDMI ports without adding an HDMI port to the phone itself? That's the idea behind MHL, a new standard that uses Micro USB ports for HDMI video. One of the first adopters is HTC.
Skype Confirms Qik Acquisition, Adds TV Partners
At CES today, Skype confirmed it has acquired mobile video startup Qik in a deal that will accelerate its move to capture the mobile video chat market. Skype also named new TV partners that will enable consumers to chat with others on their TVs.
Comcast to Bring Live TV to the iPad
Comcast will be adding a new feature to its Xfinity iPad app that will allow subscribers to stream live TV to the mobile tablet. The catch is that viewers will only have access to that live programming while they're at home, connected to their wireless router.
Another Reason Android Tablets Will Be Huge: TV
Thought Andoid tablets can't be cool? Vizio begs to differ: The company just introduced an iPad competitor that doubles as a fancy multitouch remote control for any Vizio TV ever sold, plus millions of other CE devices. Features like these could help Android tablets to succeed.
Can Vizio Save Google TV?
Vizio could give Google TV a lifeline, with a new line of HD televisions that run the operating system combining live TV with Internet apps. But will Vizio's market heft and integration with new mobile devices be enough to save the Google TV platform?
The Second Screen Will Soon Control the Living Room
Mobile devices will become the next generation of TV remote controls, as pay TV providers and consumer electronics companies turn to mobile apps as a way to improve search and navigation. And why not? After all, viewers are using those devices while watching TV already. 
Rejoice: BBC to Put iPlayer on U.S. iPads
Today, the BBC announced plans to create a global version of its iPlayer application for iPads, which may be available first in the U.S. on a subscription basis. For British television fans outside the UK tracking their favorite shows, this is very good news indeed. 
Hands-On: Video on LTE Is Just Like Watching at Home
High-quality online video playback works flawlessly on Verizon's new 4G LTE service, enabling users to watch content from YouTube, Hulu and Netflix without any stuttering or slowdown. But watch out for usage caps: you only get 5 GB of data for $50 under Verizon's data plan.
FilmOn’s Broadcast Streams Taken Down; Is Ivi Next?
Internet TV streamer FilmOn was dealt a blow yesterday, as it was issued a temporary restraining order by a federal judge, requiring it to stop retransmitting over-the-air broadcast signals online. That could be bad news for Ivi.TV as it fights its own court battle.
Dish ‘Slings’ TV Everywhere to iPhone, Android Devices
Dish Network unveiled new mobile Remote Access apps that allow its subscribers to watch live and pre-recorded video from their iPhone, Android and BlackBerry mobile phones. The catch is that customers need a SlingLoaded DVR or purchase a Sling Adaptor for the apps to work.
