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Here are some tips to make you a master of your Netflix account. Did you know you can create up to five profiles per account? This is great if you share your Netflix account with someone else, but you can also use it to set up “themed” accounts, like “Date Night” or “Movies the Kids Continue Reading →

Social TV is poised to become one of the most important global forces in advertising over the next 10 years because of its ability to challenge our industry’s fundamental notion of information overload. The term information overload was coined 40 years ago by media visionary Alvin Toffler. However, we tend to think of information overload Continue Reading →

The big US broadcasters are primarily leaning on legal action to shut down Aereo’s antenna-based streaming TV service, but what if the startup prevails in court? Apparently, the media giants aren’t too worried; they have some backup plans. The Wall Street Journal claims that CBS is considering a subscription-based video service of its own that Continue Reading →

When you sit down to watch some Netflix, do you ever have a tough time finding something good to watch? Netflix has thousands of great shows and movies for you to see, but they can get lost in a sea of unwatchable junk. There are a few ways to help you discover more great stuff Continue Reading →

We see the term the “second screen” thrown around all the time, a concept that refers to the belief that the immediacy of social media across phones and tablets makes television watching a communal experience. The thinking goes that Twitter and Facebook are portals into our consumption habits, allowing us to hurl breathless critiques–and, sometimes, Continue Reading →

It’s Friday night, and you’ve got a hot date with Netflix and your couch. While you won’t have to fuss over what to wear (pajamas!) or what to eat (popcorn and wine count as a meal, right?), deciding what to watch is another story. Unless you know exactly what you’re looking for, trying to find Continue Reading →

Amazon has lined up two more original shows that could end up as full series with a thumbs-up from viewers. Debuting later this year as part of Amazon Prime Video’s third pilot season are a half-hour dramatic comedy called “The Cosmopolitans” and an hour-long drama named “Hand of God,” the company announced Wednesday. Set to Continue Reading →

Amazon’s been trying to turn Instant Video into a major player in the streaming space, and it looks like its dedication is starting to pay off: Amazon says that Prime video streams have nearly tripled year over year, and it cites video-delivery firm Qwilt to say that Instant Video is now the third largest video Continue Reading →

Comcast filed a 175-page “public interest statement” with the Federal Communications Commission on Tuesday to explain why its proposed $45.2 billion purchase of Time Warner Cable will be good for consumers. The country’s largest cable and broadband Internet provider is already meeting opposition in its quest to buy the second largest cable provider, however. As Continue Reading →

The first real dose of non-proprietary 4K content is now available. Netflix confirmed that it has begun streaming 4K versions of its original series “House of Cards” as well as “some nature documentaries.” The streaming giant’s 4K plans were first revealed last year. Netflix’s 4K streams are only viewable on 2014 4K TVs that include Continue Reading →