28 Oct 2008 07:00
blinkx Remote for Kids Offers Hours of Viewing for Children; Find Tom and Jerry, Chuckle Vision, Mr. Men and More
New site enables parents to find a wide variety of kids shows online with ease
SAN FRANCISCO, CALIF. - October 28, 2008 - blinkx, the world's largest video search engine, today announced the availability of a kid-friendly version of blinkx Remote, a free Web site for watching TV on the Internet. Parents now have easier access to full-length children's television shows online than ever before. From Bugs Bunny to Lazy Town, parents can access everything from current hits to classic favorites, all from one location.
Though there are countless hours of entertainment suitable for children available online, many parents are unaware it exists or unsure of where to find it. blinkx Remote for Kids solves these problems. The Web site aggregates information and access to tons of kid-friendly, full-length television programs across the Web, offering a one-stop-shop for high-quality children's entertainment. Parents can search for specific shows, browse by genre or network, or filter alphabetically. The breadth of its content makes blinkx Remote for Kids perfect for those parents who just can't bear to watch the same episode of Bob the Builder again, while its convenient, on-demand design makes it ideal for families unable to sync their busy lives up with the television schedule,
"We're thrilled to announce a family-friendly version of blinkx Remote," said Suranga Chandratillake, founder and CEO of blinkx. "blinkx Remote for Kids guarantees parents access to endless episodes of shows their kids will love, from Balamory to Fireman Sam, and more."
Leveraging blinkx's patented video search technology, blinkx Remote for Kids filters out video spam, illegal clips, and inappropriate material that has been falsely tagged, to deliver the highest quality user experience. Children and parents will find only full-length, legally available, episodes of their favorite TV programs through blinkx Remote for Kids, and will be able to sign up to receive alerts when a new show is posted through RSS or e-mail.
Visit blinkx Remote for Kids today at http://childrens-tv.blinkx.com/.
About blinkx
blinkx plc (LSE AIM: BLNX) is the world's largest and most advanced video search engine. Today, blinkx has indexed more than 26 million hours of audio, video, viral and TV content, and made it fully searchable and available on demand. blinkx's founders set out to solve a significant challenge - as TV and user-generated content on the Web explode, keyword-based search technologies only scratch the surface. blinkx's patented search technologies listen to - and even see - the Web, helping users enjoy a breadth and accuracy of search results not available elsewhere. In addition, blinkx powers the video search for many of the world's most frequented sites. blinkx is based in San Francisco and London. More information is available at www.blinkx.com.
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