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AT&T helps splash $500 million into some kind of online video service
Yet another telco sets its sights on Internet video.Now Streaming
Netflix plans price hike for new U.S. customers
The company's rosy first-quarter results included a record $1 billion in revenue, but not all the news is good: get ready to pay a little more for your streaming fix.Now Streaming
Silicon Valley episode 3: What’s in a name
The latest episode of Silicon Valley shows us just how tech companies come up with those ridiculous names and how many items there are on the menu at Burger King.Now Streaming
10 international movies just added to Netflix
Think globally, but veg out on your couch locally.Now Streaming
Samsung hints at ads and premium subscriptions for Galaxy-centric Milk Music
The streaming music service that's just for Samsung devices may soon cost $3.99 per month for an ad-free experience.
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With Supreme Court appearance looming, Aereo argues for its streaming service
Oral arguments in the case are next Tuesday, but Aereo has taken to the web to advocate for its right to stream over-the-air broadcast TV via the Internet.News
Amazon’s Fire TV voice search to improve this summer
The company is integrating more services into the unified voice search, starting with Hulu Plus, Crackle, and Showtime.News
Chromecast gets more live video with MLB.TV and YouTube
Google's $35 TV dongle fills in some more gaps in its app catalog.Now Streaming
Netflix pays off Comcast, discovers that speeds magically improve
In fact, Comcast streaming speeds shot up 65 percent since Netflix struck an interconnectivity deal with the ISP that gives it better access to Comcast's network.Now Streaming
I’m OK, you’re… 8K? 8K broadcasts coming in 2020
As 4K TV prices become more reasonable and content starts to trickle out, Japanese broadcaster NHK has its sights set on the next step: 8K.Now Streaming
‘Silicon Valley’ episode 2: ‘The Cap Table’ – VP of Spite
Silicon Valley episode 2 is here and Jason Snell will break it all down for you.Now Streaming
Hey kids! The SesameGo service tells you how to get to Sesame Street
SesameGo's web-based subscription lets you nom, nom, nom all the Cookie Monster, Elmo, and Big Bird you can watch.Now Streaming
Netflix 4K streaming is now live
If you've got the hardware, House of Cards will look a lot sharper.Now Streaming
Chromecast gets live YouTube streams, but only from the desktop
There aren't many YouTube videos you can't send from YouTube to a Chromecast device. Now there are even fewer YouTube apps that are un-Castable.Now Streaming
Microsoft readies its own original programming push
Original programs are all the rage among streaming companies these days, and Microsoft is no different, with plans to roll out shows produced for Xbox Live this June.Now Streaming
HBO Go a no-show for Game of Thrones premiere
Another big event, another major outage for HBO's streaming service.Now Streaming
Yahoo to join Amazon, Netflix, and everybody else with original TV programming
Yahoo is no stranger to original content, but now the company wants to follow in the footsteps of Amazon, Hulu, Microsoft, Netflix, and Sony.Now Streaming
10 classic Asian action films streaming on Netflix
From Hong Kong to Japan, these martial arts movies bring plenty of action, and beautiful storytelling too.News
Hands on with the Tablo DVR: Over-the-air TV to go
Another box to tempt cord-cutters! This one records over-the-air TV and sends it to your tablet or computer—no actual television set required.Now Streaming
Why cord cutters get shut out from MLB.TV
Ditching cable or satellite TV means giving up a lot of live sports coverage. And that's unlikely to change any time soon.News
Amazon’s Fire TV: set-top box meets game console
Amazon isn’t revolutionizing the streaming space, but game support boosts Fire TV above its competitors.Now Streaming
Drastic Spotify redesign sports a darker look and revamped Your Music section
Spotify is doing away with its gray theme for a bold new black look. Here's a preview of what you can expect.Now Streaming
Chromecast keeps adding apps, as Rdio, Vudu and Crackle join the party
The pieces are falling into place for Google's $35 streaming TV dongle.Now Streaming
How Popcorn Time could be the Napster of the film industry
Popcorn Time and torrents prove that people don't want to wait to get movies legally. Maybe the players involved should sell them that early access.Now Streaming
Songza’s new weather-based playlists will have you singing in the rain
Your ideal "dancing in the rain" soundtrack awaits.Now Streaming
Chromecast support for Slingbox could be in the works
Should the set-top box add the ability to access your TV content via Chromecast, it makes Google's streaming stick an even more compelling product.
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Spotify adds $5 student plan, but note the fine print
Half-price offer requires yearly enrollment for as long as you're in college.Now Streaming
Hands-on with the new mobile Sonos apps
We've tested the beta versions of the new Sonos controllers and come away impressed.Now Streaming
Your next Apple TV could come from Comcast
That's what the the Wall Street Journal says. But there are plenty of potential hurdles in the way of Apple and the nation's biggest cable provider joining forces.Now Streaming
Photowall for Chromecast aims to liven up your next party
New app turns televisions into interactive photo galleries.Now Streaming
Netflix CEO knocks Comcast in call for stronger net neutrality rules
The streaming media service may be getting improved speeds from Comcast now that it's paying for direct access to the ISP's network, but Reed Hastings doesn't sound too thrilled with the arrangement.Now Streaming
With Frozen DVD, Disney shows how digital is done right
UltraViolet, take note: the DVD version of Disney's hit offers multiple digital options and a painless download process.Now Streaming
Even after settlement, YouTube remains a pirate’s paradise
Don't think that the Viacom-YouTube piracy settlement means all the free Hollywood movies have disappeared from YouTube. Far from it.Now Streaming
Relive the genius of Charlie Chaplin on Hulu Plus
One hundred years after the debut of his first short, Chaplin's films hold up remarkably well, and they're just begging for you to discover (or rediscover!) them on Hulu Plus.Now Streaming
Pandora prices inch upward for ad-free version
New subscribers will pay $1 more per month, and cheaper annual subscriptions are going away.News
Amazon’s streaming stick will reportedly stream games too
Amazon is rumored to be prepping a streaming stick that streams not only video like the Roku's HDMI stick, but also top-tier games like OnLive.Now Streaming
Warner Bros offers refunds for Veronica Mars Kickstarter backers that hate Ultraviolet
Instead of using Ultraviolet, backers can buy though iTunes or Amazon and get a full rebate.News
Popcorn Time returns under new management
Popcorn Time, the "Netflix for pirates," is back after the original team gave up on the project, presumably due to legal pressures.Now Streaming
Why Veronica Mars embraced UltraViolet and angered fans
The studio releasing the fan-funded Veronica Mars movie is using the UltraViolet video locker service to distribute the film. That's going to frustrate a lot of the movie's backers.News
Popcorn Time is over as streaming site shuts down
Just days after launching, Popcorn Time shuts down for vaguely worded reasons.Now Streaming
Rdio dumping music recommendation engine after Spotify buys Echo Nest
Streaming radio will rely on other recommendation sources instead.Now Streaming
HBO Go becomes HBO No during True Detective finale
HBO's app for streaming live episodes took an ill-timed siesta Sunday night, illustrating the challenge of live streaming popular programs.Now Streaming
Comcast gets faster Netflix, offers House of Cards without Netflix
The direct connection deal between the streaming video service and the nation's largest Internet provider already produced a slight bump in average speeds.Now Streaming
Popcorn Time transforms movie torrents into Netflix
This surprisingly slick desktop program lets you stream movies via torrent as easily as you stream movies on Netflix.News
Court order forces Aereo out of Denver, Salt Lake City
The ongoing legal battle over Aereo means that residents of two cities have lost access to the controversial streaming service.Now Streaming
Beats Music wants developers to bring on the apps
Open API helps Beats keep up with its many streaming music rivals.Now Streaming
10 hidden gems you can stream right now
Maybe you've heard of some of these movies, maybe you haven't. But they're all worth checking out on your favorite streaming service.Now Streaming
Roku slims down the set-top box with its new Streaming Stick
The $50 Roku Streaming Stick plugs directly into an HDMI port on your TV, bringing the full Roku experience of access to 1,200 streaming channels without all those cables.Now Streaming
GameFly experiments with movie rentals
Watch out, Netflix – the biggest game rental service around is experimenting with movies.News