Netflix

“I’d like to create an integrated television set that is completely easy to use,” Steve Jobs told his biographer, Walter Isaacson. “It would be seamlessly synced with all of your devices and with iCloud.” Everyone assumes that Apple is working on iTV or whatever it will be called. It’s in his biography, pundits speak about Continue Reading →

Starting October 31, Redbox will raise the prices on DVD rentals from $1 to $1.20 per day. The price of videogame rentals will go up even more, from $1.50 to $2. While the increase will likely upset some customers, it’s nowhere near the 60% price increase that Netflix put into effect. Will this stop you Continue Reading →

In its quarterly report, Netflix finally revealed how many customers it lost during its pricing and service debacles. 810,000 U.S. subscribers cancelled their accounts between the second and third-quarter alone. While the subscriber base dropped, Netflix managed a 49% increase in revenue in the third quarter. Read the full article at WSJ.com Continue Reading →

Netflix signed a billion dollar contract with CBS and Warner Bros. to bring CW content to its streaming video collection. Older seasons of some current shows will become available on October 15th. Don’t expect a huge selection of CW content until Fall of 2012. Read the full article at Reuters.com Continue Reading →

[wpaudio url=”https://media.shellypalmer.com/wp-content/images/usrn/111014_SHELLYPALMER_GEN_BED.mp3″ text=”Click to play … ” dl=”0″] Verizon Wireless is collecting information on what websites you go to, where your phone is located and what apps you use. The data is being used to display more targeted advertising. While your specific information will never be shared, you can choose to opt out by visiting Continue Reading →

Netflix has quickly reversed course on its plan to split its streaming and DVD-by-mail services. Despite confusing customers by flip-flopping on the company’s course of action, the decision will be beneficial for subscribers. If you still rent DVDs and stream movies, you can manage it all from Netflix.com. Read the full article at WSJ.com Continue Reading →

[wpaudio url=”https://media.shellypalmer.com/wp-content/images/usrn/111011_SHELLYPALMER_GEN_BED.mp3″ text=”Click to play … ” dl=”0″] Netflix has quickly reversed course on its plan to split its streaming and DVD-by-mail services. Despite confusing customers by flip-flopping on the company’s course of action, the decision will be beneficial for subscribers. If you still rent DVDs and stream movies, you can manage it all from Continue Reading →

Cord cutting in the cable television industry is described as subscribers canceling their cable subscriptions but keeping their broadband internet connection.  Right now there is a perfect storm at work that is conspiring against cable operators and satellite providers.  The economy is facing its worst struggle in over 70 years, and, people now have many Continue Reading →

Netflix struck a multiyear dear with the DreamWorks Animation studio, bringing animated movies like Shrek and Kung Fu Panda to the streaming service. The deal won’t completely make up for Netflix’s loss of Disney and to make matters worse, the new content won’t be available until 2013. Read the full article at WashingtonPost.com Continue Reading →

[wpaudio url=”https://media.shellypalmer.com/wp-content/images/usrn/110927_SHELLYPALMER_GEN_BED.mp3″ text=”Click to play … ” dl=”0″] Netflix struck a multiyear dear with the DreamWorks Animation studio, bringing animated movies like Shrek and Kung Fu Panda to the streaming service. The deal won’t completely make up for Netflix’s loss of Disney and to make matters worse, the new content won’t be available until 2013. Continue Reading →