Netflix’s new ‘My List’ feature is a vastly smarter take on the Instant Queue
August 21, 2013 6:04 AM
Devindra Hardawar
Chromecast first look: Less elegant than the press photos, but whaddya want for $35?
July 24, 2013 2:52 PM
Dylan Tweney
We got our hands on Google’s new $35 media adapter that plugs into a TV and lets you stream video from your phone or laptop. Here’s a photo gallery with our notes.
Netflix earns coveted Emmy noms for ‘House of Cards’ and ‘Arrested Development’
July 18, 2013 6:48 AM
Sean Ludwig
In a huge milestone for original web video, the Netflix original series House of Cards and the rebooting of Arrested Development have been nominated for Emmys, the highest honors in TV.
Crunchyroll expands its revenue stream by selling anime-related merch
May 21, 2013 8:01 AM
Tom Cheredar
Streaming video service Crunchyroll has just rolleed out a new platform that allows its viewers to purchase merchandise related to the shows they’re watching, the company told VentureBeat today.
Aereo makes Atlanta the third city to get its TV anywhere service
May 14, 2013 12:32 PM
Tom Cheredar
Aereo has announced that Atlanta, Ga. will be the next market to receive its streaming TV service, with a roll out scheduled for next month.
With the Dailymotion deal dead, will Yahoo try buying Hulu?
May 10, 2013 3:56 PM
Tom Cheredar
The latest company rumored to be interested in buying streaming video service Hulu is Yahoo.
Here’s how Netflix sees the future of TV
April 24, 2013 9:28 PM
Tom Cheredar
Netflix released a new 11-page document that outlines the company’s long-term outlook on the future of television — and more importantly, who will come out as winners.
Yahoo signs an exclusive for Saturday Night Live streaming content
April 24, 2013 7:23 PM
Tom Cheredar
Yahoo CEO Marissa Mayer just made her first big play into video.
Is Amazon making a Kindle TV set-top box?
April 24, 2013 11:32 AM
Tom Cheredar
After successfully storming the industry with successful e-readers and a line of tablets, Amazon is rumored to be launching its first set-top box for streaming media.
New York Times drops paywall on videos thanks to Acura & Microsoft
April 23, 2013 7:59 AM
Sean Ludwig
The New York Times will now offer unlimited free access to video content on its site and mobile apps thanks to sponsorship deals with Acura and Microsoft.
How Netflix plans to make more money without raising the price on its $8 plans
April 23, 2013 6:54 AM
Tom Cheredar
Once again, Netflix CEO Reed Hastings struck down questions that suggested the company would raise the price of its standard streaming subscription plans beyond the introductory $7.99 per month fee that’s been successful for the few years.
Netflix says more members watched ‘Hemlock Grove’ on first weekend than ‘House of Cards’
April 22, 2013 1:12 PM
Sean Ludwig
Netflix’s newest original series Hemlock Grove debuted this past weekend, and it looks like members are biting, with more people watching the new supernatural show on opening weekend than recent hit House of Cards.
Netflix plans first steps to move from Silverlight to HTML5
April 15, 2013 8:02 PM
Dylan Tweney
With Microsoft planning to end support for its Silverlight video plugin by 2021, Netflix has begun to shift towards using HTML5 for video playback.
Pinterest boards receive infusion of Dailymotion videos
April 8, 2013 3:26 PM
Tom Cheredar
Video site Dailymotion has added support for Pinterest, thus making user videos available for play on various pin boards, the company told VentureBeat today.
Spotify launches first ad campaign, reportedly working on streaming video service
March 25, 2013 9:35 AM
Sean Ludwig
Popular streaming music service Spotify has launched its first real advertising campaign. There’s also a dubious report floating around that it will try to compete with Netflix with its own streaming video offering.
Vevo TV: MTV as it used to be, leaning back and chilling out
March 12, 2013 11:30 AM
John Koetsier
Back to the future? Everything old is new again?
Meh: Amazon Prime gets more quasi-entertaining TV shows from HGTV, Food Network, & Travel Channel
February 28, 2013 7:40 AM
Tom Cheredar
Amazon Prime, the complimentary streaming video service from online retail giant Amazon, announced a new licensing deal today with Scripps Network that will bring a slew of cable TV show episodes to its library of content.
Genius or foolish? Netflix debuts ‘House of Cards’ ahead of Super Bowl weekend
February 1, 2013 5:13 PM
Tom Cheredar
At first glance, it may seem odd that Netflix chose to premiere its first huge original show House of Cards today, leading into Super Bowl weekend.
Punt your TV: The Super Bowl is better online (guide)
February 1, 2013 9:16 AM
Tom Cheredar
Want to improve your 2013 Super Bowl experience? We’ve devised a comprehensive game day guide for football fans and all their apathetic friends and family members.
Vimeo starts slapping content ratings on its videos
January 30, 2013 10:21 AM
Tom Cheredar
Those fearful of ever watching a story that contains excessive violence, cursing, nudity and other unsavory elements probably have bland taste in movies/TV shows — but they’re also in luck.
Ahead of House of Cards premiere, Netflix asks investors to fund new original content
January 29, 2013 2:15 PM
Tom Cheredar
Netflix CEO Reed Hastings has a track record for making bold decisions about his company based on the prediction of a successful outcome. Here’s another example.
Time Warner Cable says Netflix is holding Super HD & 3D content hostage
January 17, 2013 3:02 PM
Tom Cheredar
Time Warner Cable isn’t happy about Netflix’s new “Open Connect” initiative, a separate network ISPs can use to pull data from the streaming video service.
Netflix signs licensing deal for Cartoon Network & Adult Swim content
January 14, 2013 10:28 AM
Tom Cheredar
Netflix has reached yet another big programing deal with Warner Bros. today, which should improve the number of children’s programming options as well as options for late night hooligans, who enjoy adult cartoons.
First commercial skipping, and now Dish Network aims for a true ‘TV anywhere’ experience
January 8, 2013 5:00 AM
Tom Cheredar
Satellite television provider Dish Network unveiled its plans today to let subscribers start using the Dish TV service beyond the boundaries of their home.
Netflix grabs an exclusive deal on Warner Bros. TV shows
January 7, 2013 12:46 PM
Tom Cheredar
Netflix has signed a new deal with Warner Bros. that will bring a slew relatively current television shows exclusively to the streaming video service, the company announced today.
PlayStation Network picks up Epix library of movies
January 3, 2013 9:02 AM
Tom Cheredar
Sony reached a new deal with streaming video service Epix that will bring its library of movies to both PlayStation 3 and PS Vita.
Hulu asking media partners for another $200M for more original programming
December 20, 2012 9:54 PM
Tom Cheredar
Premium streaming video service Hulu is allegedly asking for a new $2oo million investment from its media company owners.
YouTube 2012: year in review (infographic)
December 19, 2012 8:46 AM
John Koetsier
YouTube released its annual yearly review early this morning, highlighted what the site’s 800 million visitors are watching and uploading. And there’s more than a few milestones in the data.
What the Disney streaming deal means for Netflix’s future
December 5, 2012 2:09 PM
Tom Cheredar
Editor’s Pick With the newly signed exclusive streaming deal with Disney, everyone is once again singing the prasies of Netflix. But, it might be too early to determine whether or not the video service will come out ahead as a result of the deal.
Verizon Wireless kills off its Vcast video service
December 3, 2012 2:03 PM
Tom Cheredar
Here’s what the Redbox Instant subscription service will cost you
November 30, 2012 10:43 AM
Tom Cheredar
The streaming/DVD rental subscription service from Verizon and Redbox is rumored to launch before the end of the year, and now we’re finally hearing details about what it’s going to cost.
Vimeo launches shiny new iPhone app with faster uploads & better social sharing
November 28, 2012 6:00 AM
Sean Ludwig
With its redesigned iPhone app, Vimeo aims to attract the attention of mobile video-makers.
The Wii U gets a YouTube app to bolster Nintendo’s living room ambitions
November 22, 2012 12:02 PM
John Koetsier
The Wii U isn’t all about fun and games. It’s also about videos about fun and games.
Netflix’s Reed Hastings says Amazon Prime loses $1B annually
November 17, 2012 12:29 PM
Tom Cheredar
Amazon could be losing up to $1 billion per year on its streaming video service Amazon Prime, according to Netflix CEO Reed Hastings.
Looks like Netflix has its first HBO-quality show with ‘House of Cards’ (trailer)
November 15, 2012 10:32 AM
Tom Cheredar
Netflix released a teaser trailer for its upcoming original TV show House of Cards today, which features director David Fincher and actor Kevin Spacey.
Watching streaming video on tablets is up 90% (report)
November 15, 2012 9:29 AM
Tom Cheredar
The amount of streaming video content viewed over tablet devices has increased dramatically over the last six months, according to the Ooyala’s Q3 Global Video Index report released today.
YouTube wins news innovation award — the day before Israel broadcasts an assassination almost live
November 14, 2012 9:37 PM
John Koetsier
YouTube has become a massive news destination, YouTube chief executive Salar Kamangar said in his acceptance speech, with 7000 hours of news-related footage uploaded every single day.
Holiday bargain: Amazon tests $8 monthly Prime plan for shipping & streaming (updated)
November 6, 2012 6:17 AM
Sean Ludwig
Amazon has quietly added an $8 monthly option to its Prime program, which gives customers access to a free 2-day shipping, monthly Kindle rentals, and a decent selection of unlimited streaming video.
AOL brings its video content to YouTube
October 1, 2012 12:30 PM
Tom Cheredar
AOL has signed an agreement with Google’s YouTube to bring a slew of its original video content to the site, the company announced today.
YouTube is like Agent Smith in the Matrix: More, more, more
September 27, 2012 4:02 PM
John Koetsier
TV is moving to the web, and no company is benefitting more from that than Google. It’s really not a competition.
