Internet News

Until I saw TorrentFreak TV, I didn't know there was any news about the world of file sharing. Yet somehow Stacia Lawrence manages to find enough stories about the internet topic to fill a news broadcast every two weeks. The relatively slow output would be unforgivable if it had a more mainstream topic, but with such a niche subject area it doesn't seem like such a sin.

Created for nerds by nerds, the weekly entertainment series Nerdlocker reports on all aspects of nerd culture. From the latest science fiction blockbuster to cult comic books, if nerds want to know about it the enthusiastic Nerdlocker team will probably talk about it. Here nerd isn't an insult, but rather a badge of honor worn proudly by the hosts and their fans.

Following her original webseries GeekBrief.TV, internet personality Cali Lewis is doing it all again for Revision3 with GeekBeat.TV. Just like her first program, the new series capitalizes on Lewis' own interest in all things geeky with news about technology, gadgets, the internet, and other aspects of nerd culture. With each episode lasting under 10 minutes, it’s a great snapshot of the tech industry for folks short on time.

YouTube is a bit of a black hole, just waiting to suck you in with its videos of cute kittens and rednecks endangering their own lives. You could spend hours combing through the latest video, or you could tune in to This Week in YouTube. This twice weekly internet news series serves up the best online videos with a side order of witty commentary.

Social media has become a crucial part of the way we interact with other online. Whether you can't go five minutes without Twittering, or you're addicted to Facebook, you'll probably find something to relate to in This Week in Social Media. Host Sean Percival leads a lively discussion of the internet news and trends each week.

The world of internet start-ups seems a bit dry, so I was pleasantly surprised by how entertaining the weekly program This Week in StartUps is. The key to its success is Jason Calacanis, an entrepreneur who leads an informative and lighthearted panel discussion about the technology industry. At more than an hour episodes are a bit of a slog, but the transcripts make it easy to watch only the bits that interest you.

It's difficult to stay abreast of everything that happens on YouTube as so many videos are added every day, but one man that does have his finger on the pulse is TheWillofDC. Will to his friends, this fast-talking vlogger presents three weekly YouTube news shows which tell you all you need to know about this thriving video channel.

Since its inception in 2004, Rocketboom has grown to become one of the fastest growing video start-ups online. The secret to its success is a combination of regular videos, posted every weekday, and a diverse range of topics delivered in a lighthearted, approachable way. This one stop shop has a great selection of news, arts and culture, travel, and technology programs.

I've seen many technology based webseries, but few which actually flex their tech might like Play It 4-Ward. The show’s presentation pushes the webseries envelope, with voting and information features built right into the player window and a greater ability to control playback than we typically see. Season two has just kicked off, but the channel also allows us to view season one eps as well.

The Wall Street Journal is making waves in the world of web-based series. Yesterday we profiled their general news series Opinion Journal Live, and today we introduce you to the tech focused Digits. With new episodes added every weekday, Digits make sure your finger is always on the pulse of the ever-changing technological landscape.