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‘Media Streaming’ Stories

Netflix for iPad update live now, version 2.0 for interface ease

Chris Burns, Dec 14th 2011 Discuss [4]

What you're about to experience is an update that your humble narrator has been waiting for since Summer began, an update to the Netflix instant user interface for iOS, specifically on the iPad 2. This update brings us away from the ever-busting interface we've been subject to for the past however many months, the one that once you're done watching a movie you've got the flip the device upside-down to re-adjust enough to be able to tap*. This update comes free as the app is in the first place and all users should note that they DO need a Netflix account with instant access in order to use this application's many wonderful streaming bits of media. Read The Full Story

Netflix loses 800,000 US subscribers, earnings to dip

Rue Liu, Oct 24th 2011 Discuss [4]

Netflix reported its Q3 earnings results today and although the numbers were positive, they won't remain so in the upcoming months. CEO Reed Hastings has admitted that the company's recent stumbles, including price hikes and the now canceled plans for Qwikster, were ill received, tarnishing the company's "hard-earned reputation." Read The Full Story

Motorola DROID RAZR gets MotoCast app for easy content streaming

Rue Liu, Oct 18th 2011 Discuss [2]

The just unveiled Motorola DROID RAZR gets preloaded with the MotoCast app that lets you easily stream and sync content in your own little personal cloud. Unlike the iCloud, which stores your data and files on remote servers, the MotoCast simply streams and syncs content to your DROID RAZR wirelessly from what's stored on your own computer. Read The Full Story

Samsung offers $25 of content to AT&T Galaxy S II Media Hub beta testers

Rue Liu, Oct 3rd 2011 Discuss [1]

If you picked up one of the just released Samsung Galaxy S II smartphones for AT&T, then you now have the opportunity to sign up as a Samsung Media Hub beta tester. The company has finally rolled out its own content distribution service and is offering $25 worth of content for free to users willing to help beta test. Read The Full Story

Sony SMP-N200 Streaming Player streams 3D

Rue Liu, Sep 15th 2011 Discuss [4]

Sony has upgraded its Streaming Player set-top box with a next-gen SMP-N200 model that now boasts the ability to stream 3D content. The device provides a variety of connection options, allowing you to turn any TV into a connected Smart TV. It was first unveiled at IFA 2011, where it was named one of the top ten new products at the show. Read The Full Story

Google Music Beta account holders get two invites each

Shane McGlaun, Jul 29th 2011 Discuss [32]

If Google didn’t see fit to bless you with an invite to the launch of its Google Music Beta program you may have felt slighted. You may even know someone that got into the beta round and been more than a little jealous. I hope that jealousy didn’t turn into some sort of bitter feud though considering the announcement that Google has now made. Read The Full Story

Bang & Olufsen Debut BeoSound 5 Encore Luxury Media Hub

Rue Liu, Jul 25th 2011 Discuss [4]

Bang & Olufsen, known for their upscale electronics, has today debuted a new media hub called the BeoSound 5 Encore. The device works like a networked media hub and is a more affordable follow-up to their BeoSound 5 introduced in 2009, which was known for its internet radio and an included hard drive. The new Encore edition eschews the hard drive opting for connectivity with a variety of external devices. Read The Full Story

Belkin ScreenCast WiDi shoots laptop content to your TV

Shane McGlaun, Jun 22nd 2011 Discuss [0]

Belkin has a new way to get your favorite content from the web on your notebook to your TV in the living room and it is called ScreenCast WiDi. This small box sits near your TV and offers HDMI output and RCA composite outputs. The box is able to stream content over a wireless network in up to 1080p resolution. Read The Full Story

Roku HD heads to Walmart for Father’s Day

Shane McGlaun, Jun 14th 2011 Discuss [0]

If your pops is more a gadget hound than the tie sort you need to get a good gadget gift idea for Father's Day that won't leave you broke. If dad likes to watch TV and movies, a nice option is the Roku XD players that will be heading to Walmart just in time for Father's Day. The Roku XD can stream all sorts of content so there is sure to be something for all uses to enjoy. The box is also easier to work than a computer for many users that might like gadgets, but may not be that good with tech. Read The Full Story

Orb BR Released, Turns PS3 or Bluray Player into Media Streaming Hub

Ammon Carpenter, Jun 7th 2011 Discuss [4]

Originally scheduled for release in February, Orb BR is out now. Marketed as a low-cost alternative to internet ready TVs and other streaming media center options, Orb BR can transform a PS3 or any Blu-ray player with a network connection into a content streaming media controller. Users simply put the Orb BR disk into their PS3 or Blu-ray player, then download the free software for their iOS or Android device and the free Orb Caster software on their PC or Mac. Read The Full Story

Netflix signs deal with Miramax for content streaming

Shane McGlaun, May 16th 2011 Discuss [1]

I am a big fan of Netflix and the ability to stream content like all sorts of TV shows and movies to my TV or mobile device at will. I also like the fact that Netflix is always working in getting more content for users to stream so each time I log on there is generally always something new to watch and enjoy. Netflix has announced a new deal has been signed with Miramax films for streaming movies and there are several good films in the deal. Read The Full Story

Spotify may limit access to free music to get people to upgrade to pay version

Shane McGlaun, Apr 14th 2011 Discuss [4]

Spotify is probably best known here in the US as the music streaming service that hasn't launched. There are hoards of US music fans waiting for Spotify to hit the country, but so far, that hasn't happened. Over in Europe Spotify is very popular and has a hoard of free users and a million paid subscribers. The service has 10 million total users in Europe. Read The Full Story