Today marks the beginning of a Netflix experiment as their $100 million investment into their original TV series House of Cards has finally made its much anticipated debut. As a remake of the original BBC series from the 1990s, this version stars Kevin Spacey with the series directed by David Fincher. The first episode will...
Since the introduction of AirPlay industry players have tried to take on this amazing feature and now seems like Apple has got company: namely, Netflix and YouTube have partnered up to launch DIAL, a protocol which sounds interesting to other players like Samsung, Sony, Hulu and BBC, GigaOm reports. (more…)
Netflix today has announced an update to Netflix Open Connect delivery network, a free service for internet service providers to provide the highest quality Netflix streams for its customers: "Leading-edge ISPs around the world such as Cablevision, Virgin Media, British Telecom, Telmex, Telus, TDC, GVT, among many others, are already participating in Open Connect to...
Netflix is a great streaming content service for TV and movies, but for households with multiple users it gets really messy. Recommendations turn into a mixed bag with so many people watching different shows all the time. GigaOM was able to get access to Netflix's upcoming feature of personalized profiles at CES 2013. Essentially, every...
Netflix has announced they have signed a deal with Disney to show their content to the customers starting in 2013 with direct-to-video new releases, and later 2016 with feature films from a variety of studios: Beginning with its 2016 theatrically released feature films, new Disney, Walt Disney Animation Studios, Pixar Animation Studios, Marvel Studios and...
Netflix continues at its attempt to stream original content, such as what we've seen with the series, Lilyhammer. Now, the first trailer has been released for the upcoming series, House of Cards, a political drama produced by David Fincher starring Kevin Spacey. The new show was first confirmed back in March of last year, and...
If you're a Netflix subscriber, you'll be happy to know the app has been updated for iOS 6 compatibility and the iPhone 5's larger 4-inch screen. According to the Netflix blog: Good news! Today we updated the Netflix App for iOS to optimize for iPhone 5. Download the App and enjoy Netflix movies and TV shows on the taller iPhone...
Just a few notable app updates to tell you about. Dell Voice has been updated to be able to send out free text messages. The app already provides Canadians with a free number to receive incoming calls. It's an awesome app that we've covered before, and the best part is the price. Click here to...
In a recent video interview with The Globe and Mail, Netflix CEO Reed Hastings spoke about Canada's capped internet plans compared to the rest of the world. We transcribed one of the most interesting questions posed to Hastings about Netflix doing business in Canada: The Globe and Mail's Omar El Akkad: How difficult is it...
Netflix has just announced on their blog a new feature called 'post-play' that will help viewers to continue watching after they have finished a movie or TV episode. Here's how they explain post-play: When you finish watching an episode of a TV show, we’ll minimize the credits and tee-up the next episode. If you do...
Netflix yesterday released an update to its iOS app and today they have detailed the news changes on their blog. We now have larger and improved play controls (a nice rewind 10 seconds button!), such as a bigger volume slider. When you scrub forward there are now thumbnail images, plus audio/subtitle access is now easier...
For all the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) fans out there, you'll be pleased to know Netflix has announced an expansion of content to its Canadian library. Recent and classic UFC events, highlights series, and the reality show "The Ultimate Fighter" will be available along with fights featuring Georges St-Pierre, Anderson Silva, Jon Jones and Canadians...
