AMC protests Dish Network drop by plaguing NYC with zombies
After DISH Network's recent drop of AMC and other popular channels, zombies were sent about New York City to scare people into ditching the DISH.
AMC to stream ‘Breaking Bad’ online so that Dish Network subscribers won’t miss out
AMC and related channels have been missing from Dish Network since July 1 as part of a conflict over how much the cable carrier should pay for AMC content. In order to win over viewers to its side, AMC is making the new season of "Breaking Bad" available for…
Dish Network dishes out free Roku 2 boxes due to AMC spat
Ideal for any die-hard Breaking Bad fans that are really looking forward to the start of season five this Sunday, Dish Network customers may be watching AMC shows on a Roku in the future.
Hate commercials? Dish Network launches automatic ad-skipping feature
As more consumers turn to the DVR to fast-forward through annoying commercials, Dish Network has advanced this feature even further by eliminating the fast-forwarding step.
Dish Network shutting down a third of all remaining Blockbuster stores
While Redbox continues to flourish despite increasing prices slightly last year, more Blockbuster retail locations are being closed as directed by parent company Dish Network.
How a Netflix-like service from Verizon and Redbox might work
Verizon and Redbox are teaming up to create a new subscription service that will compete with Netflix. We imagine some of the ways the new service might work, from how it will integrate the Redbox DVD kiosks to what kind of content it will offer online…
Dish having trouble keeping Blockbuster stores open
Dish Network originally thought is was going to be able to keep 1,500 Blockbuster locations open. Not so much.
Time Warner Cable customers are getting HBO Go soon
While Time Warner-owned HBO has seen significant growth in the HBO GO streaming application in the past year, the inability to use the app on Time Warner Cable has annoyed subscribers. However, this is about to change.
Dish interested in T-Mobile if AT&T deal falls through?
Dish Network's CEO says it would cut a deal with T-Mobile to build out a nationwide broadband if T-Mobile's troubled acquisition by AT&T falls apart.
Cable companies mulling a ‘Netflix tax’ for high data usage
With more consumers utilizing broadband connections for accessing high definition video, cable Internet providers are looking into charging usage-based fees for any customers that watch plenty of Netflix, Hulu Plus or any high-bandwidth video.
Are Black Friday deals really worth it?
Is Black Friday worth it? The consensus seems to be yes — as long as you plan to participate from your couch.
Starz planning HBO GO clone after Netflix deal expires
While Netflix will suffer without Starz content when the partnership between the two companies expires next year, Starz already has plans to continue providing digital content on a first party playtform.
Dish Networks defends its satellite LTE plan
Dish Networks is defending its proposal to roll out a satellite-assisted LTE mobile broadband network...and says it doesn't have the potential GPS interference issues of LightSquare's network
HBO GO released for Roku, limited to specific providers
With Roku owners clamoring for access to HBO programming like True Blood and Boardwalk Empire, the company rolled out support for the streaming application limited to certain cable and satellite providers.
YouTube announces new channels, tons of original content coming soon
Google-owned YouTube announced today that it will soon be launching a number of channels featuring original, professional-grade content, designed to push more traffic to the site and attract high-end advertisers.