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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
Sharing with strangers: Fon wants to be the Zipcar of Wi-Fi
Add your Wi-Fi signal to the list of things you can share with the world for a price.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.News
Amazon adds audio to cloud-based transcoding service
Amazon Web Services has added the option to use its Elastic Transcoder for audio-only conversions.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
Shared data plans are now mandatory for AT&T
AT&T is requiring all new customers to sign up for Mobile Share plans that offer unlimited voice and text, but offer a single pool of data for multiple devices. Existing customers can hold onto their current plans. U.S. Cellular is also moving to shared data plans.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.Connected Home
Newly unveiled Nest Protect brings smarts to smoke alarms
After conquering the thermostat, Nest Labs now wants to make smoke alarms intelligent.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.News
Nikon’s new D610 DSLR boasts new features and a lower price
The D610 full-frame DSLR improves on last year's D600, while costing $100 less.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.Connected Home
Meet Monsieur, the robotic bartender for your home
This Android-powered artificially intelligent robotic bartender can pour you a drink at the touch of a button.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
Netflix to stop forcing you to watch more TV
Wish you could turn off Netflix's Post-Play feature, which auto advances you to the next TV show episode? It's coming.News
Hulu Plus comes to Chromecast
Google TV users still don't get any love, but Hulu Plus has graced Google's low-price streaming dongle with its presence.News
Google to host star-studded, globe-trotting YouTube Music Awards on November 3
Move over MTV: The YouTube Music Awards are muscling in an the awards scene with help from Lady Gaga, Eminem, and Arcade Fire.Now Streaming
Hilarious comedians killing it on (streaming) TV
Ricky Gervais has a new mockumentary on Netflix, and his fellow standups bring the funny too.News
Netflix opens the floodgates on Super HD streaming support
Getting the best quality stream on Netflix is no longer determined by your ISP, just by your bandwidth.News
Target launches me-too online video service
Target Ticket is an on-demand video service where you can buy or rent movies and TV shows, either for streaming or download. If you're wondering how that's different from what iTunes and Amazon offer, you're not alone.News
Roku channels its efforts into updated hardware, new content options
Roku sets its hand for the holidays with an updated lineup of streaming set-top boxes.News
Hands-on with RealPlayer Cloud, the latest attempt at easy video sharing
RealNetworks jumps into the personal video sharing space. Yes, that RealNetworks.Connected Home
Easy Button meets home automation with Staples Connect
Staples is rolling out an expandable home automation system designed to cut consumer confusion.
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Hands-on with Kidoodle.TV, a Netflix just for kids
For $5 a month, Kidoodle.TV can help you feel better about letting your kids watch so much darn TV.News
Netflix’s online-only ‘House of Cards’ snags three Emmys
Winning an Emmy is always a big deal, but 'House of Cards' is the first online-only show to ever snag the coveted award.
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10 underappreciated movies on Netflix
Here are 10 movies that got shafted but are well worth watching.News
Spotify honors Nirvana with a horrible mess of a music documentary series
It's like a really terrible version of VH1 Behind the Music, but on Spotify.Wearablog
Innovative activity tracking app Moves comes to Android
Easily track your walking, running, and cycling, plus get a cool look back at just how you spent your day.News
Netflix positions House of Cards as a gateway drug
Netflix will offer the complete run of its hit series House of Cards in Redbox kiosks as of October 8, signifying its increased move from a content-repackaging business to a content producer.Now Streaming
The big bad-ass back episode binge viewing guide to fall TV
New seasons of some great TV are starting this fall. But you haven't even finished last season's shows! Time to binge. Here's how.Wearablog
How to build the perfect high-end, high-tech home gym
Membership fees? Public showers? There's got to be a better way! (There is.)News
Scientists prove the existence of the Internet Hate Machine
It's not just your imagination: The Internet is an angry place, at least if you buy into research from Beihang University in China.News