Latest articles by Frank Beacham
Television Moves to The Internet
When industries get into trouble, they tend to blather about things that don't really matter.
Revisiting a '50s Audio Classic
In the rush of new production technologies that constantly come and go, it's easy to forget valuable tools that have been around for a long, long time simply because they do a single job very well
DVD: A Simple, Elegant Idea
It is difficult to comprehend how much, in only six years, the invention of the DVD has changed consumer television technology.
The Slow Death of VHS
Attendees to the PC Expo tradeshow this summer in New York City were invited to bring for sacrifice an old VHS tape to "celebrate the VCR's impending retirement."
Toast to Larry Thorpe
It was during the Thanksgiving holiday that Larry Thorpe, one of the major figures in modern television technology, decided at age 63 to leave Sony.
For E-mail Users, Little Relief From Spam
What was once the Net's biggest attraction is quickly turning into a monstrous time waster.
Newest Reporter Tools Get Better & Quicker
There are some new tools that can aid in reducing the grunt work and assure bulletproof accuracy of quotes from fast-breaking events.
Dumbing Down the Kids
For too many, apparently, it's just another day parked in front of the TV set - the nation's most popular baby sitter.
Finally, FCC May Turn to Real 'Indecency'
It's hard to imagine a greater "indecency" on broadcast television than faking the news or tricking viewers into believing commercials are genuine informational programs.
