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Netflix Members Can Now Instantly Watch Movies and TV Episodes Streamed to Sony Networked Bravia TVs and Blu-ray Disc Player

By Shane Sturgeon • Nov 18, 2:50am

Netflix, Inc. (NASDAQ:NFLX) , the world's largest online movie rental service, today announced that Netflix members can now instantly watch thousands of movies and TV episodes streamed from Netflix directly to TVs via Sony BRAVIA Internet Video-capable HDTVs, previous BRAVIA models compatible with Sony's BRAVIA Internet video link module and the Sony Network Blu-ray Disc Player.

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Apple Introduces Apple TV 3.0 Software With Redesigned User Interface

By Shane Sturgeon • Oct 29, 7:38pm

Apple® today introduced new Apple TV® 3.0 software featuring a redesigned main menu that makes navigating your favorite content simpler and faster, and makes enjoying the largest selection of on-demand HD movie rentals and purchases, HD TV shows, music and podcasts from the iTunes® Store even better on your TV. You can now enjoy iTunes Extras and iTunes LP in stunning fullscreen with your Apple TV, as well as listen to Genius Mixes and Internet radio through your home theater system. The new Apple TV software is available immediately free of charge to existing Apple TV owners, and Apple TV with 160GB capacity is available for just $229.

The redesigned main menu on Apple TV gives you...

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Roku Introduces New $79 Instant Streaming Player

By Shane Sturgeon • Oct 27, 2:26pm

RokuRoku, Inc., maker of the popular and award-winning Roku player, announced today for immediate availability two new models. The new Roku SD and Roku HD-XR expand the product lineup to three models. Now customers have a variety of features and price points ($79.99, $99.99, $129.99) to fit their needs. All players continue to deliver instant entertainment from Netflix (NASDAQ:NFLX), Amazon (NASDAQ:AMZN) Video On Demand and MLB.TV. With today's announcement, customers can now purchase a Roku player for as little as $79.99 at www.roku.com or www.amazon.com. For a limited time, customers purchasing through either Roku or Amazon will receive free shipping, making it even more affordable to get started with a Roku.

The Roku SD player connects to the ...

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Coming Soon: Netflix Members Can Instantly Watch Movies and TV Episodes Streamed to TVs Via the PlayStation(R)3 Computer Entertainment System

By Shane Sturgeon • Oct 26, 12:30pm

Netflix-PS3Sony Computer Entertainment America Inc. (SCEA) and Netflix, Inc. (NASDAQ: NFLX) today announced that they are joining forces to make thousands of movies and TV episodes from Netflix available to be streamed instantly to TVs via the PlayStation®3 (PS3(TM)) computer entertainment system. Netflix expects to begin streaming via the PS3 system...

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Best Buy and Netflix Announce Partnership to Instantly Stream Movies Over the Internet Via Latest Models of Insignia Blu-ray Disc Players

By Shane Sturgeon • Oct 20, 12:46pm

Insignia, a Best Buy Co., Inc. (NYSE:BBY) exclusive brand, and Netflix, Inc. (NASDAQ: NFLX) , the world's largest online movie rental service, today announced the availability of two new Insignia Blu-ray Disc Players that enable Netflix members to instantly watch movies and TV episodes streamed from Netflix over the Internet to their televisions.

The new Insignia Advanced Series Blu-ray Player (NS-WBRDVD) and the Insignia Connected Blu-ray Player (NS-BRDVD3) are now on sale for...

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Samsung and Blockbuster Roll Out Blockbuster On Demand(R) Services Starting Today

By Shane Sturgeon • Oct 15, 3:08am

Samsung Electronics America, Inc., a market leader and award-winning innovator in consumer electronics, and Blockbuster Inc. (NYSE:BBI) (NYSE:BBI.B) , a global leader in entertainment, today announced the immediate availability of Blockbuster's vast and growing library of premium digital entertainment for rent or purchase on select 2009 Samsung HDTVs, Blu-ray Players and Blu-ray integrated Home Theater Systems.

Specific models featuring the new BLOCKBUSTER On Demand service include...

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Akamai Unveils the Akamai HD Network

By Shane Sturgeon • Sep 30, 3:12am

Akamai Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ: AKAM), the leader in powering video, dynamic transactions and enterprise applications online, today announced the Akamai HD Network, its next generation video delivery offering and the first platform to deliver HD video online to viewers using Adobe Flash technology, Microsoft Silverlight, and to the iPhone, at broadcast-level audience scale. The Akamai HD Network is the only solution that supports live and on-demand HD streaming with a highly-personalized and interactive online experience that matches and complements HD television.

As a first-of-its-kind streaming platform, the Akamai HD Network is designed...

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DivX Signs License Agreement With Panasonic for Next-Generation DivX Plus(TM) HD Technology

By Shane Sturgeon • Sep 10, 12:25pm

DivX, Inc. (NASDAQ:DIVX) , a digital media company, today announced a license agreement for next-generation DivX Plus(TM) HD technology with Panasonic Corporation. Panasonic plans to incorporate DivX Plus HD technology into its UniPhier semiconductor chips, enabling consumer electronics (CE) devices such as digital TVs, Blu-ray disc players and in-car players to playback DivX Plus HD H.264 video in the MKV container at high-definition resolutions up to 1080p.

Known for great performance, visual quality and interoperability on any DivX Certified device, DivX technology gives consumers...

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LG Electronics Adds VUDU HD Movie Service to Wireless 'NetCast' Network Blu-ray Disc Player

By Shane Sturgeon • Sep 10, 4:04am

LG Electronics today announced the addition of the high-definition streaming movie service from VUDU, Inc. to the LG Wireless Network Blu-ray Player (model BD390). With VUDU, consumers can instantly buy or rent from an extensive library of movies and TV titles, including an industry-leading catalog of more than 2,200 high-definition (HD) movies. The BD390 with VUDU will be demonstrated here this week at the Custom Electronic Design & Installation Association (CEDIA) EXPO 2009 (Booth #2623).

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Samsung Announces YouTube Service Availability for Select Blu-ray Players

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VUDU 1080p Movie Streaming Goes Live on LG Broadband HDTVs

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By Shane Sturgeon • Sep 1, 4:03pmInternet HD Video

More than a Media Server: S1Digital's New Digital Entertainment Platform Stores and Distributes All Kinds of Digital Media Including HD Movies and Television

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By Shane Sturgeon • Aug 26, 4:44pmInternet HD Video

Panasonic Announces Availability of Amazon Video on Demand on Its Full Line of 2009 VIERA CAST(TM)-Enabled Blu-ray Disc Players

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By Shane Sturgeon • Aug 4, 3:24pmInternet HD Video

VUDU's Streaming Movie Service Transforms HDTVs into Movie-On-Demand Video Stores

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By Shane Sturgeon • Jul 29, 2:12pmInternet HD Video

LG Electronics First to Bring VUDU HD Movie Service to Broadband HDTVs

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By Shane Sturgeon • Jul 29, 2:11pmInternet HD Video

Blockbuster and Samsung Sign Agreement to Deliver BLOCKBUSTER(R) OnDemand Services to Select Samsung HDTVs, Home Theater Systems and Blu-ray Players

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By Shane Sturgeon • Jul 14, 11:00amInternet HD Video

Sony Adds Netflix to Bravia Internet Video Platform

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By Shane Sturgeon • Jul 9, 1:31pmInternet HD Video

Microsoft and Netflix Enhance Movie and TV Watching on the PC

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By Shane Sturgeon • May 20, 11:17amInternet HD Video