News tagged with tv services

TV, movies & motion at the Consumer Electronics Show

Another International Consumer Electronics Show has come and gone, and although there was no earth-shattering news, there were some fun and interesting developments among the deluge of new mobile phones, laptops, tablets, ...

Electronics / Consumer & Gadgets

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Can you say that on TV? The Supreme Court debates

(AP) -- In colorful give and take, the Supreme Court debated whether policing curse words and nudity on broadcast television makes sense in the cable era, one justice suggesting the policy is fast becoming ...

Technology / Telecom

created Jan 10, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 4

Netflix unveils video service in UK, Ireland

(AP) -- Netflix's Internet video service made its debut in the United Kingdom and Ireland Monday as part of a previously announced expansion that is expected to saddle the company with its first annual loss in a decade.

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HBO stops selling DVDs to Netflix

(AP) -- HBO fired a shot across Netflix's bow this week, confirming it will no longer sell discounted DVDs of hit shows like "Boardwalk Empire" to the subscription video service.

Technology / Business

created Jan 05, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 1

Roku expands beyond Internet video-streaming boxes

Roku is thinking outside its set-top box in an attempt to bring more Internet video to flat-panel televisions.

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created Jan 04, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 1

Cox agrees to sell wireless spectrum to Verizon

(AP) -- Cable company Cox Communications on Friday said that it has agreed to sell some of its airwave licenses to Verizon Wireless for $315 million and will resell Verizon service in its stores.

Technology / Telecom

created Dec 16, 2011 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

TV channel squeeze proposed to pay for tax cuts

(AP) -- Call it the Great Channel Squeeze.

Technology / Telecom

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Netflix seeks to raise at least $400 million

Netflix raised $400 million Monday as the video subscription service tries to recover from a customer backlash that has battered its stock and tarnished its brand.

Technology / Business

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Newspaper owners team up in deal-finding venture

A group of newspaper publishers and other media companies are teaming up to sell more advertising aimed at people looking for online deals.

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'Gossip Girl,' other CW shows coming to Hulu

(AP) -- Current-season shows on The CW including "The Vampire Diaries" and "Gossip Girl" are coming to Hulu.

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created Oct 29, 2011 | popularity not rated yet | comments 1

Online movies luring viewers away from primetime TV

Services allowing North Americans to watch movies and television shows over the Internet is luring droves of viewers away from primetime television, a report showed Wednesday.

Technology / Business

created Oct 26, 2011 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0

Netflix to provide service to the UK, Ireland

Netflix Inc. plans to offer its online subscription service to the United Kingdom and Ireland starting early next year, providing access to movies and television shows.

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created Oct 24, 2011 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

HBO Go comes to TV, through Roku players

(AP) -- HBO's Internet streaming service, which gives subscribers access to its shows on PCs, smartphones and tablets, is going back to where it all started: the TV.

Technology / Telecom

created Oct 11, 2011 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0

Questions and answers about Netflix's flip-flops

(AP) -- Puzzled by Netflix Inc.'s recent changes? You're not alone. Here are basic questions and answers about the company's reversal of its decision to split off its DVD-by-mail service and rename it "Qwikster." ...

Technology / Business

created Oct 10, 2011 | popularity 1 / 5 (1) | comments 0

Annoyed consumers have alternatives to Netflix

If you're ticked off at Netflix because of its recent price increases and service changes, the good news is you've got plenty of options for streaming video. The bad news is that none offers exactly what you get from Netflix.

Technology / Business

created Sep 28, 2011 | popularity not rated yet | comments 1