Cable companies that think they're on top of the threat from online video should think again. A survey by international bankers Credit Suisse found that 30 percent of young adults who subscribe to Netflix (ages 25-34) have dumped cable and broadcast TV. The news was worse for cablers in the pay TV arena, where 37 percent jettisoned their … [Read more...]
Apple TV gets past the ‘hobby’ thing
Going by the mantra "silent, cool and small," Steve Jobs has reintroduced the Apple TV. No longer merely a company "hobby," the device looks to be a strong contender in the race to win broad consumer acceptance of streaming video flowing through widescreen TVs. The price is $99, down from $299 on the much larger original product. The new … [Read more...]
Apple nearing deals for cheap TV shows
Apple looks like it's about to cut deals with several Big Four Networks for 99 cent rentals of TV episodes. The networks previously rejected Apple's plan to rent the TV programs on iTunes at that price point, but Fox reportedly is now in advanced talks with the computer innovator. Viewers would be able to rent episodes from News Corp.'s Fox … [Read more...]
Par, MGM, Lionsgate films stream to Netflix
Many of us are in a love-like relationship with Netflix's Watch Instantly streaming video feature. The bugs seem mostly ironed out, and you do get a glimpse of home video's future via its user-friendly menus and features. We're seeing more high definition movies via the stream, which look pretty good on a big-screen. The biggest problem, … [Read more...]
Hulu Plus going mobile with iPad, iPhone
Hulu Plus is in business, billed as a "treasure chest in the cloud for TV lovers." The price of these treasures = $9.99 a month. Fair enough, but you'll still be looking at ads. No launch date was announced for Hulu Plus, and the service appears to be in a working beta that rolls out in stages. Update: Hulu Plus officially debuted in … [Read more...]
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