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Redbox Instant Launches Today For a Mere $8 a Month

Fri Mar 15, 2013 at 12:00 PM ET
Tags: Redbox, Streaming (all tags)

The service is powered by Verizon and focuses on movies.

Redbox Instant is making its public launch today after an extensive Beta. The initial offer is a free month of the unlimited streaming and four-DVD plan, which allows the user to rent four DVDs from Redbox kiosks per month. (Four DVD rentals of one night a piece total, not four out at a time) For $9 a month, Blu-rays credits replace the DVD credits. Redbox also plans to offer a $6 a month streaming-only plan.

Several devices already support the service including PCs, Macs, Specific Samsung TVs and Blu-ray players, specific iOS and Android phones and tablets, and the Xbox 360.

Compared with other streaming services, Redbox is beginning with a limited library of 4,600 titles. Recently at CES, Redbox Instant CEO Shawn Strickland, stated that the service was not necessarily a Netflix competitor, and would only offer movies and not TV programs. That detail may change, but currently the service seems suited best for current Redbox customers.

Source: CNET

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Super Bowl XLVII Will be Streaming From CBS

Thu Dec 20, 2012 at 12:00 PM ET
Tags: Super Bowl XLVII, Streaming (all tags)

Verizon customers can get more postseason games streaming on their phones to boot.

The Super Bowl is the most watched single game sporting event there is. Football fans look forward to the event all year and people that don't watch sports tune in for the game, the spectacle and, yes, the commercials. Last year, the NFL streamed the game for the first time and it seems like they like how it turned out, because it's streaming again in 2013.

The stream will be handled by CBS and will be available both on the CBS and NFL websites. You'll also get to check out the Wild Card Saturday Doubleheader and the Pro Bowl, all of which are also streaming this year.

Verizon customers get an added bonus – they can stream all four games on their cell phones and not just their computers. That's a definite boon if you happen to be travelling on the big day.

Source: Engadget

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Super Bowl XLVII Will be Streaming From CBS

Thu Dec 20, 2012 at 12:00 PM ET
Tags: Super Bowl XLVII, Streaming (all tags)

Verizon customers can get more postseason games streaming on their phones to boot.

The Super Bowl is the most watched single game sporting event there is. Football fans look forward to the event all year and people that don't watch sports tune in for the game, the spectacle and, yes, the commercials. Last year, the NFL streamed the game for the first time and it seems like they like how it turned out, because it's streaming again in 2013.

The stream will be handled by CBS and will be available both on the CBS and NFL websites. You'll also get to check out the Wild Card Saturday Doubleheader and the Pro Bowl, all of which are also streaming this year.

Verizon customers get an added bonus – they can stream all four games on their cell phones and not just their computers. That's a definite boon if you happen to be travelling on the big day.

Source: Engadget

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A&E Channels Go Streaming on the iPad

Fri Dec 14, 2012 at 12:00 PM ET
Tags: A&E, Lifetime, The History Channel, Streaming, iPad (all tags)

Included are A&E, Lifetime and The History Channel.

You can debate how much "A" is actually being shown by the Arts and Entertainment network, but there is a slew of popular shows just waiting to be consumed. A&E, Lifetime and The History Channel have all been added for streaming on the iPad though annoyingly, they all use separate apps to do so.

All of the apps are free, as is the streaming. The selection seems to be pretty comprehensive too, so if you're a fan of any of the three channels, you're in luck.

A&E

The History Channel

Lifetime

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A&E Channels Go Streaming on the iPad

Fri Dec 14, 2012 at 12:00 PM ET
Tags: A&E, Lifetime, The History Channel, Streaming, iPad (all tags)

Included are A&E, Lifetime and The History Channel.

You can debate how much "A" is actually being shown by the Arts and Entertainment network, but there is a slew of popular shows just waiting to be consumed. A&E, Lifetime and The History Channel have all been added for streaming on the iPad though annoyingly, they all use separate apps to do so.

All of the apps are free, as is the streaming. The selection seems to be pretty comprehensive too, so if you're a fan of any of the three channels, you're in luck.

A&E

The History Channel

Lifetime

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Amazon Prime is Catching Up to Netflix

Mon Nov 05, 2012 at 02:00 PM ET
Tags: Amazon Prime, Netflix, Streaming (all tags)

Amazon's share has risen fifteen percent over the last two years, while Netflix's has dropped by nine.

It's easy to overlook Amazon Prime Instant Video. Amazon sure did when the launched the service. It's improving now, but without basic things like a viewing queue, it was hard to take the offering seriously as a competitor for Netflix.

Amazon has been working hard recently and is on its way to being a giant in the streaming game. It helps that the streaming service is built in to the already popular Amazon Prime offer, but now people are buying in just for the streaming. In fact, 18% of Netflix subscribers are also using Amazon Prime Instant Video.

Source: Home Media Magazine

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Amazon Prime is Catching Up to Netflix

Mon Nov 05, 2012 at 02:00 PM ET
Tags: Amazon Prime, Netflix, Streaming (all tags)

Amazon's share has risen fifteen percent over the last two years, while Netflix's has dropped by nine.

It's easy to overlook Amazon Prime Instant Video. Amazon sure did when the launched the service. It's improving now, but without basic things like a viewing queue, it was hard to take the offering seriously as a competitor for Netflix.

Amazon has been working hard recently and is on its way to being a giant in the streaming game. It helps that the streaming service is built in to the already popular Amazon Prime offer, but now people are buying in just for the streaming. In fact, 18% of Netflix subscribers are also using Amazon Prime Instant Video.

Source: Home Media Magazine

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Free Movie Streaming from Crackle Comes to Nook – on the Way to Kindle Fire

Mon Aug 20, 2012 at 12:00 PM ET
Tags: Crackle, Streaming, Kindle Fire, Nook (all tags)

The iOS versions of the service have been updated too, with a cleaner interface and HDMI/AirPlay TV Playback.

Crackle isn’t the most popular movie streaming service out there and it’s a bit lacking in terms of quality, but the price is just right – free. There are a good chunk of movies available to watch and now that’s been extended to Nook users, though not those that use a Nook Color.

If your tablet of choice is the Kindle Fire, you’ll be happy to know that a free Crackle app is on its way to you too, though a specific date has yet to be announced.

iOS users already have the app, but get an update that makes the interface prettier and easier to use. The update also includes the ability to use AirPlay to send their content to an enabled device.

Source: Engadget

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Free Movie Streaming from Crackle Comes to Nook – on the Way to Kindle Fire

Mon Aug 20, 2012 at 12:00 PM ET
Tags: Crackle, Streaming, Kindle Fire, Nook (all tags)

The iOS versions of the service have been updated too, with a cleaner interface and HDMI/AirPlay TV Playback.

Crackle isn’t the most popular movie streaming service out there and it’s a bit lacking in terms of quality, but the price is just right – free. There are a good chunk of movies available to watch and now that’s been extended to Nook users, though not those that use a Nook Color.

If your tablet of choice is the Kindle Fire, you’ll be happy to know that a free Crackle app is on its way to you too, though a specific date has yet to be announced.

iOS users already have the app, but get an update that makes the interface prettier and easier to use. The update also includes the ability to use AirPlay to send their content to an enabled device.

Source: Engadget

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Sony's New Receiver Packs AirPlay, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and More

Tue Jul 17, 2012 at 02:00 PM ET
Tags: Sony, Receivers, AirPlay, Streaming, Music Unlimited (all tags)

At $499, the STR-DN1030 packs a nice array of streaming features.

Sony unveiled a brand new 7.2 channel receiver that packs quite a bit of punch for those that want to stream music, regardless of your source. the STR-DN1030 offers up AirPlay for streaming from iOS devices, Bluetooth for streaming from phones and the like, and Wi-Fi, giving you the option to use Pandora, Slacker, or Sony's own Music Unlimited service.

The DN1030 offers, of course, all the things you've come to expect from a mid-price receiver. It upscales to 1080i, sports 3D pass-through, and gives you a 2nd zone of audio. The DN1030 is available for $499 on Amazon.

Source: Electronic House

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