Between disappearing rental kiosks and attempts to break into the streaming market, one might get the impression that Redbox was ready to leave physical video rentals behind — but that’s not the case: The video rental company is preparing to add 1,500 kiosks to its roster. [More]
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Everyone Is Sharing Passwords And Streaming Services Know It
By 7.12.17
They say sharing is caring, and that’s apparently continues to be true when it comes to login information for streaming services like Netflix, Hulu, HBO Now, and other services. In fact, a new report suggests that more than one-fifth of young adults borrow passwords to watch their favorite shows on the services. [More]
Verizon Could Launch New Streaming Video This Summer
By 5.22.17
Verizon’s rumored over-the-top streaming TV service — not to be confused with its nearly universally panned two-year-old Go90 product — could be available as soon as next month, executives for the company reportedly revealed Monday. [More]
Samsung To Make Google Play Default Music App On All Devices
By 4.21.17 — Updated: 4.23.17
If you’re planning to order one of Samsung’s new Galaxy S8 devices today, you’ll also be getting a little bit more — or at least Google hopes you do: Google Play Music streaming service will now be the default music app on Samsung devices. [More]
AMC Reportedly Working On Streaming Service Connected To Cable Packages
By 3.27.17
If you’re a fan of that one show where the undead aren’t the biggest threat to the living, or the one where the Cinnabon guy used to be a shady-ish lawyer, but you want a little more from the shows, you’re just the person AMC is looking for: The cable network is preparing to launch an online video streaming service featuring content related to its popular shows. [More]
Redbox Officially Wading Back Into Streaming Service With Tests Of “Redbox Digital”
By 7.22.16
Second times the charm? That appears to be the mantra for Redbox. Two years after it officially declared Redbox Instant dead, the DVD rental business is getting back into the streaming service arena by testing a previously rumored new version of the product. [More]
ESPN Reportedly Working On Streaming Service Without Sports You Actually Want To Watch
By 7.12.16
Last year, Disney CEO Bob Iger suggested that one day ESPN could go the way of HBO Now and other premium cable channels by offering a streaming option available outside current cable packages. That day is reportedly coming sooner rather than later, but it might not include anything you actually want to watch. [More]
Uber Adding Pandora Integration For Drivers; Offers Six Months Of Ad-Free Service
By 6.27.16
Uber drivers looking to jam out with their riders now have another option. On top of allowing passengers to use Spotify on their journey, Uber has added Pandora integration to its drivers’ app, and will offer drivers six months of ad-free service at no cost. [More]
Redbox Reportedly Looking Into Starting Streaming Service – Again
By 3.25.16
Two years after Redbox Instant was officially declared dead, the DVD rental business is poised to dip its toes into the video streaming service waters yet again. [More]
Kickstarter Buys Music Community Service Drip
By 3.17.16
After years of providing a platform for people to help fund everything from homemade hot sauces to feature films, Kickstarter itself has made its first big investment, acquiring streaming service Drip.
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HBO Now Adds Chromecast Support
By 8.6.15
Last month, HBO Now crossed the tech dividing line, making its way to Android devices after months of being exclusively available to Apple device users. Today, the standalone streaming service announced it was taking things a bit farther by adding support for Google Chromecast. [More]
Sony Unveils Pricing For PlayStation Vue Streaming Service, Confirming It’s Not Very Cheap
By 3.18.15
For months now Sony has left the pricing details of its PlayStation Vue streaming television service up to our wandering imaginations. Now the company has all but confirmed previous reports that the service would cost a pretty penny, while announcing its availability in certain areas of the country starting today. [More]
Apple Reportedly Planning To Launch Streaming TV Service This Fall
By 3.17.15
Coming off an announcement last week that it would carry thes oon to launch HBO Now streaming service, Apple reportedly has imminent plans to offer online access to live TV and on-demand content. [More]
