CES 2015: Leslie Moonves Doesn’t Care Where You Watch The CBS Shows

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CBS CEO Leslie Moonves took the stage at MediaLink’s “Brand Matters” keynote at CES 2015 to discuss the company’s newfound fondness for streaming. “I don’t care where you watch our shows”, remarked the CBS executive, “we just want it to be counted and be paid appropriately”.

Moonves also addressed CBS All Access, the network’s new OTT service, noting that he was hesitant at first but eventually turned his mind around.  He acknowledged that technology is changing the way businesses interact with audiences, but also stressed that content quality should always remain the first priority.

CES 2015: LG Debuts Functional Open webOS-based Smartwatch

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LG has unveiled a sleekly designed, fully functional smartwatch, powered by the open source webOS. It features a smooth and innovative circular interface that is unlike anything you have seen on smartwatches before. Plus, it also comes with integration with Audi’s new connected cars. Sources report that LG plans to launch this unique smartwatch by early 2016.

CES 2015: Shazam To Conquer Physical World With Wearable Integration

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Shazam, the go-to app for identifying unknown tunes, is looking beyond music. At CES 2015, the company is showcasing its ambitious plan to connect the app to the physical retail experience with some more visual Shazam features.

They are also looking to optimize the Shazam app for the wearable market. Rather than having users pull their phones out and stick it to the nearest speakers, they are aiming to let users to simply use voice command on wearables for Shazam.