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Apple cut prices of Apple TV
Apple Inc. discontinued its 40GB Apple TV and cut the price of its 160GB model $100 to $229 on Monday. However, critics are arguing that Apple TV won't see any real success until it opens up to Web video beyond iTunes despite price cuts.
Netflix, Blockbuster shares fall on YouTube deal
Shares of movie rental companies Netflix Inc and Blockbuster Inc fell on Thursday, dragged down by news that online video site YouTube is talking with several major movie studios about renting movies, analysts said.
YouTube may stream movie rentals
Online video site YouTube is in talks with several major movie studios about renting movies to users by streaming the movies over the Internet according to a person familiar with the talks on Wednesday.
YouTube talks to studios on movie rentals: source
Online video site YouTube is in talks with several major movie studios about renting movies to users by streaming the movies over the Internet according to a person familiar with the talks on Wednesday.
Analyst: Apple to roll out new Apple TV within months
Apple is speculated to roll out a new Apple TV within the next several months, according to Piper Jaffray analyst Gene Munster.
Xbox Live Update enables avatar LIVE Marketplace
Microsoft Xbox team has released a system update featuring new improve entertainment experience, express individuality and connect with friends.
Netflix shares get boost with stock repurchase plan
Shares of Netflix Inc (NFLX) rose on Thursday after the company's board of directors announced it was authorizing a $300 million program to repurchase the company's stock.
Netflix working to bring Video Streaming on your iPhone
An industry executive familiar with Netflix's plans told Multichannel about Netflix plans in extending its services. Netflix is working towards its Video Streaming development to bring videos on Apple iPhone and iPod Touch devices including Nintendo Wii.
Blockbuster, Samsung set on-demand video pact
Blockbuster Inc on Tuesday announced an agreement that allows consumers to instantly view movies and video from its OnDemand service on Samsung's televisions and electronics devices.
Watch Netflix Movies Directly on Sony TVs
Netflix Inc and Sony Electronics are now co-working to delivers Movies right at BRAVIA TVs.
Netflix CEO sees DVD rentals falling in at least four years: report
Netflix chief executive officer predicted in a Tuesday report that DVD rentals at his service will begin to decline at least four years from now as Internet deliveries of movies grow, according to the Wall Street Journal.
Alice aims to change household shopping habits
A new website wants consumers to browse virtual shelves of everything from diapers to shampoo, a move that if successful would mark a major shift in the way most Americans buy household products.
Xbox Live down June 16, back in 24 hours
Xbox Live will be down on Tuesday, June 16, for service maintenance for up to 24 hours.
Digital downloads spell end for videogame stores?
Will digital downloads kill the videogames store? That's the multibillion dollar question facing retailers from Wal-Mart Stores Inc and Target Corp to GameStop Corp, as Internet distributors continue to grow.
Digital downloads spell end for video game stores?
Will digital downloads kill the video games store? That's the multibillion dollar question facing retailers from Wal-Mart Stores Inc and Target Corp to GameStop Corp, as Internet distributors continue to grow.
Blockbuster posts lower profit, shares slide
Blockbuster Inc posted lower first-quarter profits, citing weak DVD titles and competition from a strong box office, and warned that same-store sales would continue to be lower in 2009. Its shares slid over 23 percent in after-hours trade.
Time for TV: Adobe Flash comes to the home
Adobe Systems Inc. announced that it will be bringing its popular Flash technology beyond computer screens to Internet-connected televisions, set-top boxes, Blu-ray players and other home entertainment devices.
Blockbuster teetering on the brink of bankruptcy: SEC filing
Blockbuster is struggling to keep up with the high demands of consumers who are turning more and more to its competitor, Netflix, who offers streaming movies online.
Netflix delivers 2 billionth movie
Netflix Inc on Thursday said it delivered its two billionth movie and gave the lucky recipient of the milestone DVD a complimentary lifetime membership.
Blockbuster aims beyond stores with TiVo deal
Blockbuster Inc plans to let TiVo Inc subscribers download movies to their home televisions from its online movie library, in the latest deal aimed at broadening the brand to computers and other gadgets.
Netflix friends with Facebook
Today, Netflix Inc., announced its integration with Facebook Connect as part of its plan to make Netflix features more broadly accessible to members and their friends.
Netflix integrating movie ratings with Facebook
Netflix Inc is the latest media company to integrate with social networking website Facebook, whose huge community of young, tech-savvy users could help drive growth of the online DVD rental service's subscriber base.
Blockbuster profit beats Street
Top U.S. movie rental chain Blockbuster Inc beat Wall Street earnings estimates and said it had reached agreements with most creditors to restructure debt due in August.
Blockbuster posts steep net loss on charges
Top U.S. movie rental chain Blockbuster Inc turned in a quarterly net loss on Thursday due to a non-cash charge of $435 million for the impairment of goodwill and other assets, the company said.
Best Vintage Movie Theaters
From Hollywood to Shanghai, the show must go on at these old-time movie theaters. In the...
Blockbuster seeks debt overhaul, shares halted
Top U.S. movie rental chain Blockbuster has enlisted lawyers to help it raise capital and refinance debt, but stressed on Tuesday it has no plans to file for bankruptcy.
Blockbuster hires advisers for debt overhaul
Top U.S. movie rental chain Blockbuster said on Tuesday it has enlisted lawyers to help it raise capital and refinance debt, but stressed it has no plans to file for bankruptcy.
Netflix to offer 'streaming only' plans in future
Netflix Inc Chief Financial Officer Barry McCarthy said on Wednesday it plans to offer its online streaming service on a stand-alone basis.
Netflix to offer streaming only plans in future
Netflix Inc Chief Financial Officer Barry McCarthy said on Wednesday it plans to offer its online streaming service on a stand-alone basis.
We're likely to do that in the foreseeable future, McCarthy said at the Jefferies 5th annual Internet and Media conference in New York.
Netflix customers currently pay a fixed monthly subscription fee for access to the company's popular by-mail DVD servi...
Netflix reports a 45% increase in profits for Q4
Netflix's users CEO Reed Hastings revealed that people are now switching from DVDs to Online streaming


