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NBCUniversal's Peacock Not Ready for Prime Time
Barb Gonzalez  |  Jul 22, 2020  |  1 comments
On July 15, NBCUniversal became the last of the major studios to launch its own streaming service. Unfortunately, it appears that Peacock has not learned from the success of its predecessors.
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Net Neutrality Ruling Could Affect the Future of Streaming
Barb Gonzalez  |  Jan 23, 2014  |  0 comments
A U.S. District Court of Appeals ruled that the FCC cannot regulate Net Neutrality. What is Net Neutrality and how will it affect streaming 4K, HD video and content from Netflix, Hulu, and other services?
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Netflix Basic With Ads Tier Is a Good Budget Choice
Barb Gonzalez  |  Nov 09, 2022  |  2 comments
The Netflix ads tier has launched. After years of being considered the antithesis of commercial broadcast TV, Netflix has succumbed and now offers a less expensive option with ads. But is Netflix’s new ads tier a good choice?
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Netflix Brings Back the Mixtape (for Movies)
Barb Gonzalez  |  Jul 20, 2016  |  0 comments
If you're old enough, you'll remember those days in high school when you could show your love by gifting a mixtape (or CD) of music that you created for the object of your affection. Netflix has launched the 2016 equivalent—Flixtape.
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Netflix Gets a Welcome Facelift
Barb Gonzalez  |  Sep 19, 2018  |  0 comments
Have you noticed Netflix has a new look? The leading movie streaming service has been rolling out new menus for its app over the past couple of months. While the change is not earth-shattering in terms of innovation, it’s a much-needed improvement that makes it faster and easier to scroll through titles.
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Netflix Knows Which Episode Gets You Hooked
Barb Gonzalez  |  Sep 21, 2016  |  0 comments
If you're a Netflix binge-watcher, you are not alone. Netflix even knows which episode got you hooked.
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Netflix May Soon Charge for Sharing Passwords
Barb Gonzalez  |  May 11, 2022  |  3 comments
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Netflix Pokes Fun at Itself with the Launch of Streamberry Website
Barb Gonzalez  |  Jun 21, 2023  |  1 comments
Netflix is poking fun at itself with this week’s launch of Streamberry.tv, a real-life website based on the fictional Streamberry streaming service featured in its popular Black Mirror series.
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Netflix Will Offer an Ad-Supported Subscription Tier
Barb Gonzalez  |  Jul 27, 2022  |  0 comments
Commercials are coming to Netflix, one of the last of the major streaming services to offer a low-priced ad-supported tier. Now that Netflix has partnered with Microsoft's Xandr digital video advertising arm, it's clear that the streaming giant is preparing to include advertising.
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Netgear Nighthawk X4 Router May be Best Choice for Streaming 4K Content
Barb Gonzalez  |  Sep 03, 2014  |  6 comments
Whether you are streaming 4K video, have a multitude of devices connected to WiFi, or want speedy file transfers to multiple hard drives, check out Netgear's Nighthawk X4 AC2350 Router.
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New Amazon Fire TV Lineup Has 4K, Gaming, More
Barb Gonzalez  |  Sep 23, 2015  |  3 comments
The next generation of Fire TVs is coming in October along with updates on the existing models. Amazon is upping the ante with great new features and capabilities.
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New Apple TV 4K Ups Refresh Rates, Adds Color Balance
Barb Gonzalez  |  Apr 28, 2021  |  1 comments
It’s been four years since the first Apple TV 4K was released. And as well as that model has held up to new technologies, it was high time for a refresh. To that end, Apple recently announced a next-generation Apple TV 4K with features that could noticeably improve picture quality.
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New Apple TV Will Have Siri and Apps
Barb Gonzalez  |  Sep 09, 2015  |  1 comments
A new Apple TV arrives in October and it's (finally) been upgraded significantly.
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New Epix and Amazon Deal: Is it time to Get Amazon Prime?
Barb Gonzalez  |  Oct 03, 2012  |  0 comments
As Netflix's exclusive deal with EPIX has expired, Amazon jumped at the opportunity to enter into a new multi-year licensing agreement with the cable channel content provider. The deal brings EPIX movies and original programming to Amazon Prime Instant Video streaming.
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New N3TWORK Streaming App Matches Videos to Your Tastes
Barb Gonzalez  |  Aug 27, 2014  |  1 comments
The new social video app N3TWORK does an excellent job of pulling together and personalizing high quality web videos. But does it have what it takes to be a hit?
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