Free Downloadable Tech Shows

Omninox writes "Tech Shows is a list of some of the best free downloadable tech shows currently available on the Internet. One year ago there were almost no free downloadable shows available." Includes shows like Diggnation, Go Open, Nerd TV, and Channel 9.

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Good to see stuff like this

[FlyByPC]

I hope we see more interesting online content like this. I think eventually on-demand content will be the way to go, once bandwidth becomes even cheaper. Maybe niche shows like these will finally eliminate the "500-channels-and-nothing-good-on" problem.

Re:Good to see stuff like this

[zevans]

Enter the new P2P-based content rating systems, complete with web of trust to prevent astroturfing/trolling and anonymity to prevent "five stars or DDOS" type scenarios.

Yeah, great, so I get to watch stuff that everyone -else- thinks is good...!

Just like ITV in the UK. Oh goody.

The Scene

[moonka]

I started watching the scene when it was featured on slashdot, and it's mildly entertaining. One question about this list, what about Red Vs. Blue? I think most people would consider it one of the best downloadable shows.

Are any worth it?

[dangitman]

I'm just a bit skeptical about "videoblogs." Most audio blogs (podcasts) on technology and science topics turned out to be a waste of time. The audio format just tends to add filler. I can get the same information more thoroughly and efficiently via text. Does the video (or audio) experience actually add anything?

I have seen and heard good radio and TV shows about science and technology - but they tend to come from my local (non-commercial) FM and TV stations, not web broadcasting. I am reluctant to bother spending much time mucking about with different video formats to get substandard video streams, when I can just switch on the TV or radio.

How long before we get massive commercials in them

[susasusesume]

I can't help but wonder how long it will take before the interesting casts get foobared by being pumped full of ads.

expect legislation to kill this

[bani]

if you want to know what terrifies the MPAA/RIAA more than anything else, it's ipradio and iptv.

iptv/ipradio threaten the distribution models that corporations have traditionally controlled from top to bottom.

expect them to start ramming legislation down everyones throats to kill this before it gets off the ground. a few cries of 9/11 and "think of the children" (and under the table dollar bills) should do it.

Re:Surprise, surprise

[rtb61]

With computer animation, attractive people cost nothing, arn't prima donas and unless your running windows they never go on strike. So other than for immediate personal use will actual attractive people become redundant.

Re:Surprise, surprise

[Anonymous Coward]

Yeah, Rocketboom's Amanda Congdon is hot. But I continue to watch her vlog because she's smart and funny. I do admit though, if it wasn't for the cleavage as the initial hook, I wouldn't have started watching in the first place.

Slashdot should have their own show

[cciRRus]

Seriously, all that geeky and funny stuff on Slashdot would certainly make it a great show. :)

Re:Slashdot should have their own show

[Gulthek]

Too late, This Week in Tech is seriously better than anything /. could put out.