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Disney+ subscriber figures surprised even Disney themselves
Disney+ subscriber figures surprised even Disney themselves
Disney's new subscription streaming service Disney+ has been around for around three months but it certainly has managed to gain significant ...... 06 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
Disney+: List of supported devices, launch date, pricing and countries that will get it
Disney+: List of supported devices, launch date, pricing and countries that will get it
Disney has finally revealed what devices will be supported once the new subscription service, Disney+, will launch in November. Service is set ...... 19 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
Sony PlayStation Vue now available on Android TV
Sony PlayStation Vue now available on Android TV
Sony streaming IPTV service, PlayStation Vue, is now available on Android TV. 29 Oct 2016
AT&T unveils streaming TV service for $35 per month
AT&T unveils streaming TV service for $35 per month
AT&T has announced a streaming TV package, DirecTV Now, for just $35 per month. 27 Oct 2016
LeEco enters U.S. streaming video market with major content providers
LeEco enters U.S. streaming video market with major content providers
LeEco, the Netflix of China, has announced a new U.S. streaming video service this week, marking the latest entrance into a crowded industry. 22 Oct 2016 - 1 comment
Netflix shatters earnings expectations, hits on all cylinders
Netflix shatters earnings expectations, hits on all cylinders
After nearly a year of mediocre earnings, Netflix is back to massive growth and it's stock price is flying. 18 Oct 2016
BitTorrent denies shutting down streaming service
BitTorrent denies shutting down streaming service
Following a high-profile report published last week detailing a struggling BitTorrent, the company has come out swinging to deny much of the tales. 15 Oct 2016 - 1 comment
Netflix launches FAST speed test app for iOS, Android
Netflix launches FAST speed test app for iOS, Android
Earlier this year, Netflix launched Fast.com, a very simple site for testing your connection speed. 12 Aug 2016 - 3 comments
Hulu to get rid of free, ad-supported service
Hulu to get rid of free, ad-supported service
It appears Hulu has gone full premium. 09 Aug 2016 - 10 comments
Netflix only adds 1.68 million subscribers, blames media
Netflix only adds 1.68 million subscribers, blames media
Netflix shares fell over 12 percent yesterday after the streaming giant announced adding just 1.68 million subscribers for the quarter, well below their guidance of 2.5 million. 20 Jul 2016 - 7 comments
Netflix will only stream 1080p on Microsoft Edge or IE11
Netflix will only stream 1080p on Microsoft Edge or IE11
Last week, Microsoft made headlines by claiming that its Microsoft Edge was the only browser that could handle 1080p streaming on your PC. It appears that is actually true. 19 Jul 2016 - 2 comments
Twitter invests $70 million in streaming service SoundCloud
Twitter invests $70 million in streaming service SoundCloud
Twitter has invested $70 million in popular streaming music service SoundCloud in an effort to attract more users. 17 Jun 2016 - 1 comment
Netflix unveils exclusive pay TV deal with Disney, Marvel, Pixar
Netflix unveils exclusive pay TV deal with Disney, Marvel, Pixar
Netflix has unveiled a new exclusive pay TV deal that will bring extra Disney, Marvel, Pixar and Lucasfilm content to the streaming giant starting in September. 24 May 2016 - 5 comments
Netflix launches simple speed testing site
Netflix launches simple speed testing site
Netflix has launched a rival to Speedtest.net, a simple site that shows you fast your Internet connection is. 20 May 2016 - 3 comments
SVOD services in EU could be subject to content quotas
SVOD services in EU could be subject to content quotas
According to reports, VOD services operating in the EU including Netflix will likely be subject to European content quotas moving forward. 18 May 2016
BBC gets green light to start new subscription streaming service
BBC gets green light to start new subscription streaming service
The BBC has been given the green light by the British government to start a new subscription streaming service that will rival Netflix in the nation. 17 May 2016
ShowMax continues to expand in challenge to Netflix in Africa
ShowMax continues to expand in challenge to Netflix in Africa
Africa's largest company, Naspers, has expanded its streaming service ShowMax to 36 new sub-Saharan African countries in an effort to challenge the global leader Netflix. 15 May 2016
Amazon starts its own YouTube rival, Amazon Video Direct
Amazon starts its own YouTube rival, Amazon Video Direct
Amazon has announced Amazon Video Direct today, a service that will allow independent content creators to upload videos and get paid for it. 11 May 2016
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