There’s good news and bad news for folks that use online video service Hulu to catch up on the latest episodes of TV shows without paying a penny. The bad news is that the company is ending its free, ad-supported video streaming service and pushing its subscription plans (starting at $7.99 per month). The good […]
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Hulu’s live TV service will include TNT, TBS, CNN, Cartoon Network (in 2017)
Hulu plans to launch a live TV streaming service in 2017, and now we have an idea of some of the things you’ll be able to watch. Time Warner has just bought a 10 percent stake in Hulu, joining existing partners Disney, Fox, and Comcast. In the announcement, Time Warner notes that content from its […]
Netflix may let you download videos for offline playback
Netflix lets subscribers stream thousands of movies and TV shows over the internet. But if you want to watch Netflix videos without an internet connection, right now your best bet is to sign up for the company’s old-school DVD/Blu-ray rental service. But soon you may be able to download some videos for offline viewing… something […]
Amazon Video Direct takes on YouTube with user-generated content
Amazon has become a major player in the online video space in recent years, with the company’s Prime Video service taking on Netflix by offering subscribers access to thousand of movies and TV shows. Now Amazon is taking on YouTube in the user-generated video space as well. Amazon Video Direct allows professionals and amateurs to […]
Now you can pay monthly for Amazon Prime (or just Prime Video)
Like the idea of Amazon Prime, but don’t like the idea of spending $99 in advance for a full 1-year membership? Now there are two other options. Now Amazon is letting you pay $10.99 per month for Amazon Prime or $8.99 per month just for Amazon Prime Video. Either way, if you end up keeping your […]
Netflix goes global… but blocks VPN and proxy users from accessing global content
This month Netflix launched in 130 new countries, bringing the total number of markets where you could use the service to stream movies and TV shows to 190. While Netflix original programming such as Daredevil, House of Cards, and Marco Polo is available in every single most markets where Netflix operates, the rest of the […]
YouTube Red launches Oct 28th: Ad-free YouTube for $10 per month
Love watching videos on YouTube, but hate sitting through (or waiting 5 seconds to skip) the ads? Google is launching another option. Starting October 28th, you’ll be able to pay $9.99 per month for a YouTube Red subscription. It provides access to all YouTube content on all your devices. But you’ll never see an ad […]
Lilbits 310: Google protects Cardboard
Google Cardboard is a platform for turning your smartphone into a virtual reality headset using a folded piece of cardboard and a few lenses to adjust the focal distance. It’s probably the cheapest way to experience VR, assuming you’ve already got a phone. A growing number of mobile apps let you do everything from explore […]
Netflix is now $10 per month for new members after latest price hike
Less than a year and a half after raising the price of a Netflix subscription from $7.99 to $8.99, Netflix has implemented another $1 increase. New subscribers will now have to pay $9.99 per month for the most popular Netflix plan, which allows customers to stream HD video on up to two devices simultaneously. Existing subscribers […]
Roku goes 4K with the $130 Roku 4 media streamer
The new Amazon Fire TV isn’t the only media streaming box with support for 4K video anymore. Rival Roku has launched a new TV box with a quad-core processor, 802.11ac WiFi and support for 4K Ultra HD video. The Roku 4 is priced at $130 and it should start shipping October 21st. Roku’s box is […]