Blu-ray is last technology standing in high def dvd wars
Toshiba, the developer of the HD DVD technology, announced this week that it would be exiting the high definition dvd market and cease all production of HD DVD players and movies that play on them.Â...
View ArticleNetflix to invest in expanding Blu-ray movie inventory
Netflix, our top rated online dvd rental service, expects to increase their blu-ray high definition dvd inventory by 1,300-1,500 titles including both new releases and older films. According to the...
View ArticleBest Buy to offer blu-ray rebate to HD DVD owners
The blu-ray high definition dvd format became the default standard format after rival HD DVD players were officially discontinued earlier this month. This move rendered the HD DVD players little more...
View ArticleNetflix issues apology, 5% discount
Online DVD rental service Netflix is issuing a 5% discount to all subscribers as a result of a technical issue in their automated shipping system on Monday March 24 that caused all DVD deliveries to be...
View ArticleNetflix continues to innovate, explores movie streaming over Xbox Live
Online DVD rental company, Netflix, has begun surveying subscribers to determine their interest in being able to stream movies over Microsoft's Xbox Live service. In theory, such a service would allow...
View ArticleNetflix streaming set top box review
Netflix announced the launch of a new streaming video player that will allow subscribers to view over 10,000 movies and televisions shows on demand over the Internet. The set top box is powered by Roku...
View ArticleThe Internet can save you gas money!
On Earth Day, we posted some tips for living a more eco-friendly lifestyle with the help of online services. One suggestion was to attend an online college or university, since it reduces the...
View ArticleNetflix profiles feature will not be discontinued after all
In mid-June, Netflix announced plans to eliminate a feature which allows multiple users within a single account to maintain separate profiles and movie queues. Disappointed customers responded by...
View ArticleNetflix shipments are back on track
After a three day shipping delay last week, Netflix is shipping DVDs at their normal pace once again. Any backlogged shipments should have been sent out on Friday. All customers whose shipments were...
View ArticleNetflix teams up with Starz to provide more streaming content
The Official Netflix Blog announced yesterday that, thanks to an agreement with Starz Play, Netflix will now be making roughly 1,000 new movies and television shows available on demand. If you have a...
View ArticleNetflix teams up with TiVo to stream movies
Netflix has added TiVo to the growing list of devices that subscribers can use to stream movies and television shows from Netflix to their televisions. Starting in December, Netflix subscribers who...
View ArticleBlockbuster deliberately withholding online rentals, or just a glitch?
Last week, Consumerist reported on delays in Blockbuster's online rental service. A reader wrote in to explain that after returning DVDs to the store, they remained on his online queue for at least two...
View ArticleThe best con movies
We spend a lot of time on this blog talking about identity theft and other scams. While it's unfortunate that there are people who spend their lives thinking of ways to take our money, there's also...
View ArticleConsumers still prefer DVDs over streaming video
It seems logical to assume that over time, the popularity of DVDs would fade in favor of streaming video. But for the present, DVDs are holding strong. A new survey found that the majority of consumers...
View ArticleStream Netflix movies on your Wii
Netflix is adding Nintendo's Wii consoles to the list of devices that allow Netflix subscribers to stream unlimited movies and television episodes. If you're already a Netflix member but haven't...
View ArticleIs Google's new online movie rental poised to end Netflix?
Will Android's new movie-rental service make dinosaurs out of online DVD rental? A few days ago at Google I/O, Google's yearly developer conference in San Francisco, the company made public a new...
View ArticleNetflix to split streaming and DVD, renaming DVD to Qwikster
Over the weekend Netflix announced they will be separating their DVD-by-mail and online content streaming services and renaming their DVD business as Qwikster.com. This comes on the coattails of their...
View ArticleNetflix vs. Blockbuster: Which Is Better for DVD Rentals by Mail?
Blockbuster has had some issues in the past competing with Netflix when it comes to renting videos, especially since Netflix is the premiere video streaming service. But if you are only looking to rent...
View ArticleHow Much Does Netflix Cost?
Q: I want to sign up for Netflix. How much does it cost? A: Netflix's pricing is simple: It's $7.99/month for unlimited streaming, with access to their over 100,000 videos. Netflix also provides a...
View ArticleThree Low-Key Valentine's Day Date Ideas
Image via Barbtrek on Flickr Whether you've been dating your sweetie a while or you just met online, all the pressure around Valentine's Day can sometimes make the holiday less fun. It doesn't have to...
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