The Rise of 'Zero TV' Homes Has Broadcasters Nervous
The rise of so-called 'zero TV' households--those that don't pay for cable or satellite services and instead watch shows via the Internet--has broadcasters nervous.
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Redbox Owner Coinstar to Start Vending Ventis with Starbuck's
Coinstar, with its ubiquitous kiosks that tally your change or rent DVDs, is now turning its attention to coffee. It will join with Seattle's Best (Starbucks' value-focused subsidiary) to roll out kiosks that crank out cups of java.
Netflix Owes $9 Million for Being Nosy for a Bit Too Long
One of the best things about Netflix? No late fees. But Netflix itself will shell out a $9 million late fee, for holding onto the customer records of its former subscribers for longer than the law allows.
Happy Birthday, YouTube! Now, Go Make Some Money
Google's fast-growing YouTube turned 7 on Monday. The world's most popular video-sharing website has come a long way already, but there are few things that can turn YouTube into a monster moneymaker for the world's most valuable Internet company.
Wall Street Tells Viacom: Turn Off the Nickelodeon Netflix Stream
Television may be evil, but it's not evil enough for Wall Street. Analysts are worried that ratings for Viacom's children's TV leader Nickelodeon are in danger over its friendly streaming video deal with Netflix.
Sirius Shows How to Play a Price Hike Without Getting the Blues
Sirius XM Radio raised its prices in January and totally got away with it. Last summer, Netflix tried it and got burned. So what did the satellite radio giant do smarter than the streaming video king?
Why Netflix Will Never Be Great Again
There were a few positives in Netflix's quarterly report Tuesday, but the stock fell 14% thanks in part to mixed results and uninspiring guidance. But the real reasons investors fled are more complex -- and disturbing.
7 Things We Learned From Netflix's Quarterly Report
Netflix posted reasonable results Monday, but the video service giant's stock took a big hit due to weak revenue guidance. Concerns about Netflix may be valid, but let's look more deeply at what it revealed in its quarterly report.
'Mad Men' and Don Draper Should Buy Netflix a Drink
When "Mad Men" came back to AMC after a long break, the 1960s ad executives saw a 20% spike in ratings, and the reason why is as clear as a dry martini: Millions of viewers have streamed the first four seasons on Netflix.
Streaming with the Enemy: Viacom and Google's Love-Hate Story
There's no point in letting a $1 billion lawsuit get in the way of a good thing. Even though Viacom and Google's YouTube are still embroiled in a five-year legal tussle over video clips, the two are hooking up in a digital streaming deal.
For Netflix Streamers, the Starz Go Dark on Thursday
Don't be surprised if Netflix subscribers are on cinematic binges right now. Many of the most popular movies available via its streaming service will be going away on Thursday when its deal with Starz expires and roughly 1,000 movies go offline.
Suddenly, Amazon Doesn't Love Its Moms Anymore
Once upon a time, Amazon.com loved moms. Its free "Amazon Mom" service offered the same free two-day shipping as Amazon Prime, plus heaps of extra benefits for anyone who thought to ask for them (even dads and cousins.) But no more: Mothers' day is over at Amazon.
DVDs Are Dying: Can Anything Rescue Hollywood?
DVDs -- and even their more modern Blu-ray siblings -- are gradually fading to black, as VHS and LaserDisc did before them. Movie studios have seen this coming for some time. Problem is, it's part of a bigger trend they may not be able to overcome.
Would You Pay $1,499 for an Apple Television?
A Best Buy online survey is asking participants how they would feel about a 42-inch HDTV from Apple. The specs it describes are impressive. But at $1,499, Apple's plan to revolutionize the way we watch TV could be priced out of the market.
Verizon-Redbox Deal Adds to Online Video Choices
Verizon and Coinstar are joining forces in a new Internet streaming video venture built around Redbox's DVD-rental kiosks. Details are sketchy so far, but it will bundle streaming and DVDs, and it'll probably cost less than dominant player Netflix's service.