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Roku has bought Quibi's shows
Roku has bought Quibi's shows
The not-so-successful short-form mobile streaming platform Quibi has found a new home. Perhaps a little surprisingly it's none of the traditional ...... 09 Jan 2021
Disney+ hits impressive 50 million subscriber milestone already
Disney+ hits impressive 50 million subscriber milestone already
Disney has announced that the company's streaming platform has acquired already more than 50 million paid users. The subscriber milestone ...... 09 Apr 2020 - 1 comment
Disney, Facebook, Sony join Netflix and others to slow down streaming
Disney, Facebook, Sony join Netflix and others to slow down streaming
People having to work from home and spend most of their leisure at home unsurprisingly has meant that internet usage has gone up tremendously. ...... 24 Mar 2020
Apple readying a launch of a new Apple TV?
Apple readying a launch of a new Apple TV?
Apple is taking streaming media seriously. Not only did it finally challenge Spotify a few years ago with Apple Music, now the company has announced ...... 08 Feb 2020
Two of the largest illicit streaming sites busted by the FBI
Two of the largest illicit streaming sites busted by the FBI
The rise of Netflix, and emergence of competition from all sides, is a clear indication that no physical method of content delivery or even ...... 16 Dec 2019 - 1 comment
WSJ: Apple TV+ exclusive movies aren't that exclusive
WSJ: Apple TV+ exclusive movies aren't that exclusive
Apple first unveiled their streaming video platform early this years, and just a few weeks ago the company announced the pricing and availability ...... 28 Sep 2019
Apple TV launches with Jason Momoa's See on November 1st
Apple TV launches with Jason Momoa's See on November 1st
In addition to the annual release of new iPhones, Apple had news about their upcoming subscription services. Game service Apple Arcade is ...... 13 Sep 2019
Disney portal crashed after exclusive Disney+ streaming offer
Disney portal crashed after exclusive Disney+ streaming offer
Yesterday we told you about the exclusive streaming deal from Disney that we thought was definitely worth a look. Apparently we weren't the ...... 28 Aug 2019
You can soon watch YouTube Originals for free
You can soon watch YouTube Originals for free
As Netflix made it obvious, for Redbox and Blockbuster painfully so, that streaming is the new medium for TV and movies, every major player ...... 17 Aug 2019
We now have a price and release date for Disney's streaming service, Disney+
We now have a price and release date for Disney's streaming service, Disney+
Disney has been working on a streaming platform for its wide-ranging content portfolio from children's programming to Marvel franchises and more. ...... 12 Apr 2019
Apple's new TV service won't rival Netflix, or include it either
Apple's new TV service won't rival Netflix, or include it either
Apple is readying up the launch of a new streaming video service, and it might be here sooner than we thought in October. Cupertino giant ...... 22 Mar 2019
Netflix raised prices in the U.S. for all tiers
Netflix raised prices in the U.S. for all tiers
Netflix is a fairly affordable way to watch TV, but it was even cheaper a few years back. Actually, the streaming giant has been steadily ...... 15 Jan 2019 - 10 comments
Apple to release a new streaming TV service worldwide
Apple to release a new streaming TV service worldwide
Apple was for years the leader in downloadable digital entertainment but the move towards streaming services killed the traditional iTunes business model. ...... 25 Oct 2018
Netflix is ever expanding – but not to sports
Netflix is ever expanding – but not to sports
Netflix has been expanding over the years like no other streaming service. Not too long ago it was a service only provided to Americans and ...... 08 Mar 2018 - 2 comments
T-Mobile will allow you to stream Netflix, Hulu, more without it counting towards your data caps
T-Mobile will allow you to stream Netflix, Hulu, more without it counting towards your data caps
T-Mobile US has announced this week that many of their subscribers will soon be able to stream unlimited video without worrying about it counting towards their data. 11 Nov 2015 - 7 comments
Netflix continues European expansion to Germany
Netflix continues European expansion to Germany
Netflix has announced the official launch of the streaming service in Germany, including support for the Apple TV that is lacking in other nations. 18 Sep 2014
CBS Studios working on original programming for streaming services like Netflix, Amazon
CBS Studios working on original programming for streaming services like Netflix, Amazon
CBS CEO Les Moonves has announced this week that the company's CBS Studios division is actively working on original TV series that will be eventually be made available on streaming video services like Amazon Prime and Netflix. 13 Aug 2014
Chinese government orders web sites to stop streaming 'Big Bang Theory,' others
Chinese government orders web sites to stop streaming 'Big Bang Theory,' others
The Chinese government has demanded large streaming sites in the nation stop streaming popular American TV shows including The Big Bang Theory. 28 Apr 2014 - 3 comments
Do US cable operators have the vision to partner with Netflix?
Do US cable operators have the vision to partner with Netflix?
Cable operators are negotiating with Netflix to put streaming apps on set-top boxes but what are the odds they go through with it? 14 Oct 2013 - 6 comments
Redbox CEO drops hints about Verizon streaming partnership
Redbox CEO drops hints about Verizon streaming partnership
The partnership between Redbox and Verizon to offer a subscription streaming and disc rentals could represent the biggest competitive threat ...... 07 Feb 2012 - 1 comment
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