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Finally, Sprint To Install FM Radio Chips In Select New Windows & Android Smartphones!

Keith James — Thu, 10 Jan 2013 15:23:11 +0000

That's right, if you're a Sprint user, the company is tricking out select new Windows and Android phones this year with an FM radio chip and when combined with the NextRadio tuner app, you'll finally be able to listen to ANY of your local radio stations (not just those that stream, like us!) in real time on your phone!

Netflix Scraps Idea for Qwikster DVD-by-Mail Service

Shauna Wright — Tue, 11 Oct 2011 13:35:21 +0000

Netflix has been doing so much backpedaling lately, it’s surprising the company hasn’t adopted a bicycle for its logo.

In the most recent reversal, Netflix announced Monday that it’s scrapping a plan to split its streaming and DVD-by-mail services into two different companies and would instead keep both under the Netflix name. The abandoned idea would’ve seen the mailed DVD service take on the name Qwikster, with a separate website and separate billing.

Netflix Customers Upset About Drastic Price Hikes

Lite 98.7 — Thu, 14 Jul 2011 14:31:42 +0000

DVD-by-mail and digital streaming service Netflix has announced a new pricing structure, and its customers are doing the metaphorical version of booing and throwing popcorn at the screen.

People who currently pay $10 for one DVD per month plus unlimited digital streaming will see rates jump to $16, while those who get two DVDs plus streaming will have a new rate of $20, up from $15. The price increases take effect September 1 for existing customers. New subscribers will pay the new prices immediately upon sign-up.

Tech Tuesday – Netflix goes Original

Rich Lawrence — Tue, 22 Mar 2011 14:30:03 +0000

If you're a Netflix user like me, you know you can enjoy a lot of movies and TV shows that are available on DVD to rent or buy. And the convenience of Netflix makes it easy to watch them for a low price each month. Now, Netflix is shifting gears and could change the face of entertainment.

Tech Thursday – Streaming Media is Big Business

Rich Lawrence — Thu, 17 Mar 2011 14:30:08 +0000

Netflix, Hulu, ABC, NBC and now Time Warner. What do all of these have in common? Streaming media to you through the internet and making big money.