The 40,000 films and TV episodes on the menu at Amazon Video on Demand now can be ordered via the digital video player Roku. The $99 black box already streams Netflix's "Watch Instantly" offerings of primarily catalog films and shows. The Amazon VOD is a solid upgrade, since the service often goes day-and-date with Hollywood's DVD … [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...]
LG flows Netflix stream into HDTVs
No black box required: LG continues to cut innovative deals with movie and TV content distributors, this time routing Netflix's streaming video service through new LCD and plasma HDTV models to be introduced at this week's Consumer Electronics Show in Vegas. The "Broadband HDTVs" are expected in market this spring. Streaming video will come … [Read more...]
Netflix streaming to TiVo boxes
Netflix and TiVo are linking up to stream the video renter's Watch Instantly service to DVRs. Testing will begin immediately. TiVo customers with HD-ready set-top boxes will have the streaming movies service by the end of the year, the New York Times reported. An eligible subscription to Netflix is required. The Watch Instantly service will … [Read more...]
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