Tag: NETFLIX

With the number of times that we've had a friend tell us about an incredible flick (only to forget the title later), or that we suddenly remember a favorite film we haven't seen in ages, having mobile access to our Netflix accounts is vital. The official app has one gigantic leg up over third-party competitors on both iPhone and Windows 7: the ability to stream movies directly to your device. ...

If you're like us, then your Netflix queue has expanded to the point where its gravitational pull sucks in every film in its vicinity. A strained metaphor, perhaps, but it's easy to find your queue so overstuffed that it becomes utterly unmanageable and daunting. We've got a few essential organizational tips that will make the life of any cinema junkie exponentially easier. The simplest way to ...

A recent survey by JP Morgan shows that 28-percent of cable subscribers would consider cutting the cord and going with Web-based video for their entertainment needs. Sure, 28-percent isn't a majority, but it's still a healthy chunk of customers -- and if those subscribers up and left, it would seriously eat into Big Cable's profits. Of course, most of those customers aren't jumping ship just yet. ...

Netflix wants to make sure when you think streaming movies you think of it and its iconic white on red logo. To that end, we've learned, that the company has actually managed to convince a number of companies to put a dedicated Netflix button on their remotes. In the spring, Internet-connected Blu-ray players and TVs from the likes of Sony, Haier, Dynex (Best Buy's in house brand), Panasonic, ...

Better late than never they say, and Boxee is hoping its customers agree. Both VUDU and Netflix were supposed to arrive on the Boxee Box by the end of 2010, but it's three days into 2011 and both services are still MIA. The company now says that VUDU will arrive next week and Netflix would land by the end of January. We just hope Hulu isn't far behind. ...

Is it just us, or did 2010 seem like an abnormally long year? Of course, it was no longer than any other year in history. But, from a tech perspective, at least, this year saw more seismic changes and game-altering developments than any other in recent memory. From Android to Zuckerberg, 'FarmVille' to Foursquare, iPad to iPhone 4, 2010 certainly wasn't short on memorable moments. Here are 15 ...

The poor, issue-laden Boxee Box has had a rough go of it. The streaming media box has been in a seemingly constant war with Hulu, and, after announcing at last year's CES that Boxee would launch using NVIDIA's Tegra 2 hardware, the manufacturer had to switch to an Intel-based solution, since getting the software running on NVIDIA's hardware proved to be too difficult. Despite of all the obstacles ...

OnLive, the on-demand video game service, has addressed many of the issues that initially concerned consumers. With those worries assuaged, and with a physical console on the immediate horizon, OnLive now apparently plans to turn its focus from rectifying problems to diversifying content. According to Reuters, OnLive officially intends to add television shows and movies to its streaming catalog. ...

He easily could've vandalized her car, burned her wardrobe, or slept with her best friend. [Ed. note: Or comported himself like an adult?] Instead, the recently cuckolded Reddit user Contra3 spent some time rating movies on his (presumably ex-) girlfriend's Netflix account, until he arrived at the perfect combination of automatically generated recommendations -- with 'Bambi,' of course, providing ...

Share As a tech blogger, you know things are getting tricky when you can't even figure out what to call the devices you're writing about. Digital Media Streamers, or Media Extenders? Internet TV Adapters, or Digital Media Renderers? Thus, we witness just one example of the confusion surrounding all these newfangled, mostly black, little boxes that are intended to hook up to your TV and Internet, ...

It was always a matter of when, not if. We know you've been patiently waiting for a streaming-only Netflix plan, and now the time has come. Starting today, customers can sign up for a $7.99-per-month Watch Instantly account. All of the plans that include DVD rentals have been bumped up by $1, so a single-DVD and streaming plan now costs $9.99. Still a good deal. ...

A year has drastically changed the state of streaming video in the home. In late 2009, you had to drop well over $100 to get high-quality streaming video on your TV, or piggyback it on a pricier video game system. Twelve months later, we've got multiple dedicated streaming devices for under $100. The budget-priced Roku HD kicks out 720p video and a wealth of content -- including Amazon's Video on ...

Ever wonder why the Netflix app (available for both the iPhone and iPad) isn't available for Android users? According to Netflix, it's because the Android platform isn't secure enough for Hollywood execs. The fundamental hurdle seems to be the app's Digital Rights Management (DRM) system, and the fact that Netflix hasn't been able to standardize it across all Android devices. This lack of ...

The Boxee Box is finally here! Last night, at an event here in New York City, the Boxee crew celebrated the release of its much-hyped -- and overly delayed -- streaming media box. The booze-soaked event celebrated the launch of the angular box, but also marked the official launch of the new Boxee software, which has finally shed the beta tag. With version 1.0, Boxee is proclaiming that it's ...

While the original Apple TV had a few admirers among die-hard Apple fanatics and tinkerers, the company always considered the device to be a "hobby," and it never found mainstream success. The newest iteration, however, reflects Apple's first serious attempt to nail the living room media experience, and it's making a serious attempt at becoming a must-have accessory, thanks primarily to its ...