video streaming

Today is a big day for Apple fans. The new Apple TV and the new iPad are both being released. My Apple TV was delivered a day early, so I've got the scoop: Here's what to expect when you open the box and plug in.

Netflix, the largest video-streaming company in the world, has been tracking the download speeds of North American broadband ISPs. On Thursday, it posted a chart of its findings: On average, ISPs in Canada handily beat their U.S. counterparts.

The two sides couldn't agree on an extension, apparently because Viacom wanted a more generous ad revenue split than Hulu was willing to provide. The move is the latest sign that the free video site was too good to be true, or at least to last.