Allen Weiner

Allen Weiner

Allen Weiner has been a market research analyst in the area of new media and technology since 1994. He’s worked as writer, publisher and newspaper executive. He is the co-founder and publisher of Kombucha Network and the former managing vice president of Gartner.

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Where does the prosthetic limb heist rank in the annals of Philly sports fans being horrible?

Stealing a vet’s artifical limb is small potatoes for Philadelphia sports fans.

On Oct 14, 2014 by Allen Weiner

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Sensing a rise in 4K viewers, Netflix boosts monthly fee for UHD subscribers

Before you shell out good money for a 4K TV, plan for fairly quick obsolescence.

On Oct 12, 2014 by Allen Weiner

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What a 5-year-old drive in a Tesla taught me about electric cars

My ride in a Tesla five years ago was a scary trip into understanding the power of an electric car.

On Oct 12, 2014 by Allen Weiner

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The best egg-cooking videos on YouTube

They say a true test of a chef is cooking an egg. Choose your own egg-venture.

On Oct 12, 2014 by Allen Weiner

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You can watch Showtime’s ‘The Affair’ on YouTube right now

The Affair brings some talented actors to the project: Dominic West, Maura Tierney, and Ruth Wilson.

On Oct 8, 2014 by Allen Weiner

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Netflix special ‘Uganda Be Kidding Me’ may be Chelsea Handler’s raunchiest

This comedian's R-rated special will make you a believer.

On Oct 7, 2014 by Allen Weiner

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Proof you never want to fight a kangaroo

In case you were thinking that might be a good idea.

On Oct 7, 2014 by Allen Weiner

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Amazon adds original series ‘Hand of God’ and ‘Red Oaks’ to lineup

These are the latest dramas on Amazon's plate.

On Oct 5, 2014 by Allen Weiner

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The death of Yahoo

Over the years, I've carefully followed every acquisition, every hire and every product launch.

On Oct 4, 2014 by Allen Weiner

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Facebook’s plan to get in on healthcare faces major hurdles

Would you trust the social network with your insurance information?

On Oct 4, 2014 by Allen Weiner

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How to watch every episode of ‘MST3K’ for free or cheap

Take a trip to the Satellite of Love.

On Oct 4, 2014 by Allen Weiner

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Guy Fieri’s show gets a NSFW redub courtesy of YouTube

Bad Lip Reading reigns supreme in the genre, but Jaboody Dubs trades accuracy for a more cogent (if disgusting) storyline.

On Oct 3, 2014 by Allen Weiner

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Can this short film scratch your ‘Mad Men’ itch?

If every project starts with a brief, why do some wind up so much better than others?

On Oct 2, 2014 by Allen Weiner

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Ohio State coach tackles trespassing fan

Ouch.

On Sep 29, 2014 by Allen Weiner

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For Vimeo, the secret to success is the human touch

The careful review and selection process separates Vimeo from such competitors as iTunes, Amazon, and Netflix.

On Sep 29, 2014 by Allen Weiner