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Spotify launches free on-demand listening on tablets, free playlist shuffles on phones
Spotify's free service is now available a la carte on tablets, with a shuffle function across playlists for smartphonesNews
Google Chromecast gets 10 new apps but app floodgates stay closed
It's still unclear when Google will open the door to more third-party apps for Chromecast by releasing public software-developer tools.Now Streaming
New on Netflix, five of 2013’s best films
And five more of the best movies from years past just hit the streaming service too.News
Cable guys: Cord-cutters live in the Bermuda Triangle with Bigfoot and E.T.
Lots of people (like me) believe they exist in large numbers, but a lot of men in blue suits deny the phenomenon and, until recently, haven't really wanted to talk about it.News
Netflix to debut its first original animated kid’s show, but without the binge-watching
Turbo F.A.S.T., a DreamWorks-made series, is just the vanguard of an onslaught of streaming shows targeting kids.Now Streaming
All the movies fit to gobble: Your streaming Thanksgiving marathon
Because pumpkin pie tastes better topped with a big ol' dollop of Netflix and Hulu Plus.Weird Wide Web
Microsoft launches Xbox Video website without crucial feature
The browser-based version of Xbox Video is now live, but Microsoft's using it to herd you towards Windows 8 and the Xbox One.News
Google starts actively wooing Chromecast developers
Not only is Google holding a Chromecast hackathon, but it's teasing that the dongle's software development kit will soon ditch its preview status. Read: More apps are a-coming.News
Amazon fires second shot at Netflix with ‘Betas’ launch
The startup sitcom hopes brogrammer humor appeals to the masses.News
How to make NPR-quality podcasts at home
With the right gear and a few tips and tricks, your podcasts will sound like they came from a broadcasting booth.News
Bob Dylan’s interactive music video for Like A Rolling Stone boggles the mind
How does it feel? Awesome, actually.News
TV services are finally grasping the importance of the ‘second screen’
We all like to tweet or trash-talk while watching TV. Major distributors like Amazon and Sling are now building the Second Screen into their streaming services.News
NFL, MLB threaten to kill free broadcasts if Aereo keeps streaming live TV
The NFL and MLB are threatening to take their balls and go home if Aereo continues streaming broadcast TV without paying fees.News
Google Play Music debuts on iOS, with unlimited songs for $10 a month
Google Play Music, a rival option to streaming services like Spotify and Rdio, is now available for iOS, six months after launching on the web and Android-based devices.News
‘Alpha House’ premiere proves Amazon is serious about original TV
The company’s new original comedy isn’t worth the cost of a Prime membership, but it’s a nice bonus.News
Dish expanding offline DVR viewing to iOS, Android apps
You'll have to jump through some hoops to make it work, but an update to Dish's iOS and Android apps will let you view shows stored on your DVR when you're out and about.News
Netflix introduces a unified, cinematic TV interface
From TVs to consoles to set-top boxes, the new Netflix look is headed everywhere.The Game Room
Microsoft reveals Xbox One’s launch day entertainment app line up — sort of
Microsoft's entertainment app lineup for the Xbox One trumps the PlayStation 4's on the face of things – but watch out for that small print.Opinion
Borrow free movies and albums from Hoopla, the Netflix for local libraries
The new service gives public libraries the ability to provide a free Netflix-like service to its patrons.News
Blockbuster’s last U.S. stores to close in January
Parent company Dish Network says it will use the Blockbuster brand for other video services.Weird Wide Web
Stream Nation is a private media cloud, with lending privileges
Stream Nation doesn't care where you got that movie file. As long as you own it now, you can store it, stream it, and even share it with friends like you would a physical copy.News
Netflix testing 4K ‘UltraHD’ video streaming
It's enough to make your broadband data cap tremble in fear: Netflix is testing a few 4K videos on its streaming service.News
Amazon Prime announces new original comedy series, really wants to be Netflix
First three eps available for all Amazon customers, the rest are only for Prime subscribers. That's how Bezos gets ya!News
Amazon taps X-Files creator, The Wire writer for two new original shows
The online retailer will greenlight two new pilots for its Amazon Prime Instant Video service.News
Radio on the TV: Pandora comes to Chromecast
Pandora brings one-touch streaming to Google's little TV dongle that could.News
Netflix considers making movies for simultaneous theater and streaming release
And Netflix may even bankroll some flicks of its own to prime the pump, according to the company's chief content officer.News
How to watch the NBA anywhere, on any device
A look at the (not so) many ways to catch the NBA on your computer, phone, or tablet this season.Now Streaming
Now that’s eye candy: Streaming Halloween episodes of your favorite TV shows
You can't spell Halloween without "ha," and these shows will make you laugh, not scream.News
Gasp! Comcast just made HBO available without a cable subscription
Finally, fans may be able to watch Game of Thrones and Boardwalk Empire without being forced to pay for the Game Show Network.Now Streaming
Now screaming: 13 flicks for your All Hallows horror binge
These online Halloween goodies are so scary that they'll still be rattling around in your head long after the Great Pumpkin has disappeared for another year.News
TiVo adds out-of-home TV streaming, show downloads
TiVo's DVR has added out-of-home internet streaming and downloads for iOS devices.News
No, YouTube, the world does not want to pay for music videos
YouTube is reportedly considering a pay service to watch music videos. Here's why they shouldn't do that.News
Vudu and Sony dabble in DVD-style extras for streaming movies
Beyond mere deleted scenes, the effort between Vudu and Sony brings extras tied to the digital nature of streaming flicks.Updated
The cords are losing: Netflix overtaking HBO in paid U.S. subscribers
The momentum continues to shift away from the traditional cable model, as customers increasingly turn to streaming services like Netflix.Now Streaming
13 streaming nightmares on Netflix
Here's a second dose of early Halloween fright, with 13 scary movies streaming on Netflix.News
BitTorrent teams up with Vice to distribute original video content for hipsters
BitTorrent is shedding its bad reputation and working hard to become a content distribution platform.News
Why your Internet service provider wants to nix all-you-can-eat data buffets
As the industry moves toward 'metered' broadband plans, hard-core users will feel the hurt.News
The most pirated movies are the hardest to buy online
A new website compares top movie torrent downloads to the movie's legal availability, and it doesn't look good for Hollywood.News
Canada to politely force cable companies to unbundle
Canada will soon make cable and satellite companies offer channels a la carte. But at this point, will it really make a difference?News
Coming soon to your cable box: Netflix?
Two top cable providers are reportedly in talks with Netflix to bring House of Cards—and much, much more—straight to your set-top cable box.News
Google reportedly will kill Google TV so that Android TV may live
Google will reportedly transition away from Google TV and introduce the name Android TV.Now Streaming
5 streaming British TV shows that travel well across the pond
Here are five British TV shows available to stream (one for the first time) that are worth a watch.
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Aereo’s broadcast TV streaming coming to Android this month
Soon, you'll be able to stream local over-the-air television broadcasts straight to your Nexus tablet.News
Can this music app boost your brain power? Neuroscientists aren’t so sure
New music app Focus@will claims to boost concentration and keep you on track at work, but research on these productivity playlists is a little fuzzy.Now Streaming
10 streaming horrorfests on Hulu Plus
Here's your first dose of early Halloween fright, with 10 scary movies streaming on Hulu Plus.News
Prime time? Amazon set-top TV box reportedly in the works
The battle for your living room could become even more crowded if Amazon rolls out a set-top TV box this holiday season.News
Samsung’s HomeSync Android TV box seems costly
The $300 Samsung HomeSync is an Android-based set-top box that acts like a big-screen extension for Samsung's Galaxy phones and tablets.News
Rdio launches free radio on mobile devices
In the battle against Spotify and Pandora, Rdio hopes free mobile radio is a hook for premium on-demand subscriptions.Updated