Tag archive: Media Streaming

Denon has managed to stay on the bleeding edge of network audio integration over the past couple of years by embracing DLNA certification, Internet radio and, more recently, Airplay early in the game and integrating it into high-end audio gear. The company's A/V receivers were among the very first to offer access to these music destinations, which have handily eclipsed the CD as a source of entertainment for much of the music listening… Read More

If there was a perfect time to hold a press event Dish Network might have found it. Dish Network is hosting a press event on Friday that it has titled “A Stream Come True”, where is it rumored to be announcing a streaming service to rival Netflix. It is believed that Dish will be offering an unlimited streaming option at an unknown price under the Blockbuster brand name. We originally heard about the rumor earlier this month, and it was expected… Read More

Now your children don’t have to suffer because you decided to cancel your cable. Netflix is testing out a new kid friendly interface to help kids find the shows they want to watch. The images show a drastically more fun and visual interface. To access the page you would select the just for kids tab at the top of the page and you will be able to see all of the watch instantly options. Of course you won’t find Mad Men in this area of the website,… Read More

HBO originally announced its HBO Go service as a way for people to watch its content when they weren’t in front of a TV. When HBO Go came to iOS and Android, it gave its users a chance to watch programing from pretty much anywhere. During HBO’s quarterly earning call on Wednesday, CEO Jeff Bewkes announced his plan to bring the service to game consoles and Internet-connected TVs. The mobile app has proven to be a huge success, and HBO hopes… Read More

There has been a lot of news surrounding Netflix in recent weeks, and all of it is about its streaming service. We found out today via the company's second-quarter earning statement, why all the focus is on streaming. Nearly 75 percent of all 1.8 million new subscribers opted for the streaming-only membership. Netflix also pointed out that this most likely marked the peak of DVD shipments. With streaming memberships increasing, and… Read More

The first UltraViolet-enabled devices and titles are cleared for release this fall. The Digital Entertainment Content Ecosystem alliance has begun the licensing process making UltraViolet available to the consumer as early as October. If a consumer purchases a new Blu-ray or DVD movie, UltraViolet allows the consumer to create an account to own the digital rights of the content. With a digital locker of content in the cloud, consumers can… Read More

The evolution of YouTube continues, and today the site introduced a live video feature. According to the site’s blog, the beta version of YouTube Live will be gradually introduced, but the end goal is to allow its many partners to steam live content from their channels. YouTube has increasingly become a portal for live or breaking news and events, and the site claims users want more of these “events taking place right now.” You can check out… Read More

Roku's streaming video set-top boxes have been on the market for a while now, but the company just landed a major traditional retail partner: as of today, the Roku XD is now available for sale via leading electronics retailer Best Buy. The move marks the first time Roku has brought a product to retailers directly, although last year Netgear-branded Roku units went on sale at a variety of consumer electronics outlets. “Having sold… Read More

Netflix is the most popular “Internet subscription service for enjoying movies and TV shows” in the world. Historically, Netflix has been a forward-thinking company. It was first to the DVD-by-mail business 12 years ago, stealing a good chunk of Blockbuster Video's customers. A few years ago it took that vision to a new level by launching an instant streaming service as its competitors laughed at the idea. It secured thousands… Read More

Movies, music, photos and books are becoming digital. The benefits of this are huge. We couldn't imagine holding a thousand albums in our hands 20 years ago. But with that convenience also comes a cost. Many of our collections are becoming too unweildy to carry around with us. What good are pictures and movies if you can only watch them on your desktop computer? Thankfully, a number of companies are working on ways to fix this problem.… Read More

Online video service Netflix is expanding its streaming library with a slate of television shows from ABC, ABC Family, and the Disney Channel, adding things like Greek and The Secret Life of the American Teenager to its lineup for the first time. The deal also enables Netflix to offer every episode of Lost to die-hard fans (and those they are still trying to recruit), along with shows like Ugly Betty, Scrubs, and Pair of Kings. “TV… Read More

Industry speculation has been bubbling for months as to when—not if—DVD kiosk operator will be getting into the online video business to better compete with the likes of Netflix, Amazon Video on Demand, Vudu, Hulu, and others. And during a quarter financials conference call yesterday, Redbox owners Coinstar took away a bit of the mystery, indicating that Redbox would be working with a partner to get into the movie streaming… Read More

Just a few days after adding support for PlayOn streaming video content from the likes of Hulu, TBS, CBS, and ESPN came to the Roku set-top box…it's gone. The PlayOn channels have now been removed and are no longer available to Roku users, with Roku citing “legal exposure” as the reason for its removal. “While we understand that many of you are excited about a PlayOn-compatible Channel and may be using it, it… Read More

After cutting cable and abandoning monthly bills like a bunch of rotten bananas, the idea of subscribing to an Internet TV service might seem like a massive step backwards. After all, between YouTube, Hulu and independent sites like Rev3, you can find more totally free content on the Web than the hours in your day will ever support. But when strongman training videos, The Daily Show and AnimeTV get stale, you’ll still be left craving the… Read More

Sure, we would all love to be planted in front of a 50-inch plasma with a six-pack by our side watching tonight’s NFL 2010 draft in HD, but not everyone can swing that $100 a month satellite package. Or a 50-inch plasma, for that matter. Considering tonight’s NFL draft will be the first to air on a weekday during primetime (beginning 7:30 EST, tonight!), prior engagements may keep you away from the big screen, anyway. Stuck at work, on the go,… Read More