The free Boxee software and the free Hulu video service made a lot of early adopters happy recently, as streaming online video from the networks flowed effortlessly onto TV screens. It was, many users said, a vision of the TV medium's future. A happy-happy-joy-joy vision. Too bad that promising pairing of content and delivery systems has … [Read more...]
Apple preps streaming online video
Downloading movies always was a bit of an odd duck. In some ways, it's an extension of the old need to own an artifact such as a DVD, possessive proof that you're down with "Office Space" or "Citizen Kane." When we buy a movie off iTunes, the file roosts on the local hard drive, gobbling up space. Kind of like a big DVD box set you rarely … [Read more...]
Vudu shrinks basic box to $149
Broadband movie service Vudu has halved the price of its basic set-top box, with the trusty BX100 now retailing for $149. Vudu, a pioneer in high-definition online video, also cut the price of its "Vudu XL" premium box to $499, from $999. The BX100 still doesn't come with wireless, so you'll get a bit of a break on that kit, too: $20 off to … [Read more...]
Netflix floats streaming HBO video
Netflix wants to know: Would you pay another $10 a month for HBO shows and movies via the streaming video service Watch Instantly? The mail-rental giant asked subscribers about their interest in online versions of current HBO series such as "Big Love" and "Flight of the Concords," as well as oldie goldies "The Sopranos," "Six Feet Under" and … [Read more...]
Streaming vids boost Netflix profits
Saying "it's very clear that streaming is energizing our growth," Netflix chieftain Reed Hastings announced strong earnings, revenues and subscriber increases for the fourth quarter, sending its stock on a two-day tear. Profits were up 45%. Hastings credited Netflix's movie-streaming service Watch Instantly with the flashy numbers, which handily … [Read more...]
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