Sony have announced that, as of fall 2009, Netflix, Demand Media and ON Networks will arrive on their BRAVIA HDTVs. A standard feature on any upcoming Sony BRAVIA internet video-capable HDTV, and usable on existing sets courtesy of Sony’s BRAVIA Internet Video Link module, Netflix users will be able to access their instant queue lists on their TV.
The Xbox 360 will be receiving some scheduled maintenance on June 16th. Xbox.com and Xbox Live will be shut down for a bit, but this will also make Netflix streaming to your Xbox 360 unusable for a period.
The maintenance period will start on June 16th at 12:01 a.m. and last until 11:59 p.m. PDT. Since you won’t be able to access Xbox LIVE or Xbox.com, the Netflix streaming function will be disabled as well.
Specifically, you won’t be able to log into your My Xbox section of the website. Plus, the Xbox forums will be locked for that period of time, meaning you can only read posts, not make new ones. This is merely a maintenance effort. No upgrades are expected.
Microsoft have announced updates for the Xbox LIVE service, including 1080p high-definition downloads in the Video Marketplace, Facebook and Last.fm integration and even Twitter. Netflix has also received a usability boost, with full catalog browsing now possible instead of merely viewing your existing movie queue, and Movie Party - which allows you to collaboratively watch the same title, and chat either through IM or voice, with friends in different locations – is now confirmed.
Another update has seen the Linux version of the Boxee multimedia platform gain Hulu support, together with access to the App Box download system. Boxee V.0.9.11.5777M also gains a new GUI skin and brings the Linux version better up to date with the OS X version of the app.
Digeo have released an update for their Moxi HD DVR, adding DLNA streaming support and a workaround to bring Hulu, Netflix and other streaming content direct to the set-top box. There’s also new support for controlling Z-wave home automation devices, together with Rhapsody music streaming and the ability to view and bookmark websites.
Even though Netflix added a $1 to subscriber’s monthly payments if they wished to keep the ability to rent Blu-ray discs just a bit ago, they are now raising the price once again. In fact, this increase constitutes nearly a 20% hike.
What isn’t on Facebook these days? Well, it looks like now you can let your friends know what movies you’ve rented and watched too with the Netflix Updates application for Facebook. It’s a simple way to let people know one more thing about your personal life.
Some people thought that Netflix was throttling their service awhile ago, but now it seems that was all hearsay. According to Neil Hunt of Netflix, they do not throttle their movie streaming service at all. Rather, the problem with connection speeds lies solely with the ISPs. Continued »
A recent Netflix survey has suggested the possibility of the company’s streaming DVD rental appearing on the Nintendo Wii. According to the survey, the system would require a “Netflix Instant Streaming Disc” – at a one-off cost of $9.99 – which would be loaded into the console whenever titles from the user’s Netflix subscription were to be streamed.
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