Monday, 8 July 2013

paidContent - 3D TV stumbles again as BBC presses pause, and more for Monday, July 8, 2013

By David Meyer Jul 5 2013, 10:01am PDT

3D TV stumbles again as BBC presses pause

Like ESPN before it, the BBC will no longer broadcast programs in three dimensions. The media giant's 3D chief claims that TV viewers "concentrate in a different way" from those in cinemas.

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By Laura Hazard Owen Jul 5 2013, 9:14am PDT

Where the Wild Things Are sequel pulled from Kickstarter for infringing copyright

A sequel to Maurice Sendak's Where the Wild Things Are was pulled from Kickstarter after publisher HarperCollins issued a takedown notice.

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By Eliza Kern Jul 4 2013, 9:00am PDT

Why does LinkedIn want to be a media company? It’s all about the data

Why does LinkedIn care if you get your news there or anywhere else? The company knows the more news there is on LinkedIn, the more likely you are to visit, and you'll keep the business cycle going.

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By Laura Hazard Owen Jul 3 2013, 10:03am PDT

Want to publish an ebook for iOS? Surprising tips from iPad publisher Open Air

iPad publisher Open Air sells 10 to 30 times as many books through Apple's App Store as it does through the iBookstore. Here, Open Air CEO Jon Feldman shares some lessons he's learned from publishing books for iOS.

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By Laura Hazard Owen Jul 3 2013, 9:01am PDT

Netflix gets more PBS shows, including exclusive on kids’ show Super Why!

Netflix has expanded its licensing agreement with PBS and got exclusive streaming rights to The Bletchley Circle and Super Why!. Last week, Amazon also made a deal with PBS to add more shows to Prime Instant Video.

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