The old debate of who's faster, the Flash or Superman, led to such spirited debate that DC was forced to turn off comments on its popular blog, The Source. Molly Merrell with DC issued this statement on the blog. Due to the inappropriate comments on this post, we will no longer be allowing comments on [...]
Time Warner iPad App Crashes
March 17, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Time Warner's new app for the Apple iPad proved to be so popular on its first day of release that it crashed.
The new app allows users to watch streaming content on their tablet computers, according to the Hollywood Reporter. Digital communications director Jeff Simmermon wrote on a blog for Time Warner that the app was the most downloaded app from iTunes Tuesday.
Netflix In Talks For Drama Series
March 17, 2011 By 1 Comment
As predicted a few weeks ago in our Voice Mail show, Netflix is moving forward to begin offering original content on its streaming service.
The content provider is currently in talks to add a remake of House of Cards to its line-up. The series would be a two-season, 26-episode remake of the original with director David Fincher and star Kevin Spacey.
Netflix Accounts for 61% Of On-Line Streaming
March 16, 2011 By 3 Comments
If you're using Netflix to watch streaming movies on-line, you're not alone.
A new report indicates that the content delivery giant accounts for 61% of all streaming done on-line. That number is more than all of Netflix's streaming competitors combined.
Mobile Users Won't Pay for Local News
March 14, 2011 By Leave a Comment
With the rise of the Internet, most traditional media and news outlets have seen a decline in physical readership and an increase in on-line readership. This has been especially true in the case of newspapers, with a variety of methods being tried to create a revenue stream from on-line readership. Some have tried the subscription model and some have tried pay-per-click advertising.
AT&T Limits Broadband Usage
March 14, 2011 By Leave a Comment
If you've got a phone with AT&T service, you are probably already used to limits on how much data you can use during a given service period.
If you've got AT&T as your home internet provider, get ready. Service limits are headed your way as well.
Couple Marries Via Skype
March 8, 2011 By Leave a Comment
You can connect with people a lot of ways via Skype. But one couple took Skyping to to a whole new level last weekend when they exchanged wedding vows via the popular VOIP service.
The groom, Samuel Kim, was in the isolation ward of a local hospital at the time, putting in jeopardy the big wedding he and his bride-to-be Helen Oh, had planned. The couple had friends and family coming in from across the world for the ceremony when Kim took ill and was forced to go to the hospital.
"Discovery" Wakes Up to Shatner
March 7, 2011 By 7 Comments
What'd you use to wake up this morning? Was it your local morning radio show, a buzzing sound or something from your iPod?
Whatever it was, it's probably not as cool as how the astronauts on the space shuttle "Discovery" greeted the morning.
Whedon Shows Leaving Netflix Streaming
March 2, 2011 By 14 Comments
Using Netflix's streaming service to catch-up on certain Joss Whedon created shows?
You'd better hurry up and watch them all.
"Bambi," "Tron: Legacy" Will Allow Viewing on Multiple Screens
February 24, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Looking to multitask while watching the Blu-Ray releases of Bambi and Tron: Legacy. Disney wants to help. Partnering with Second Screen, the upcoming releases of both films will allow users to watch the film on their television set and simultaneously watch bonus interactive features on an iPad or computer as the movie plays in synchronization. [...]
Discovery Preps for Liftoff
February 24, 2011 By 1 Comment
After months of delay, it looks like the final mission of the space shuttle Discovery could get off the ground this afternoon.
Netflix To Begin Streaming CBS Content
February 23, 2011 By 7 Comments
Just as Amazon jumps into the streaming video content world, Netflix pulls further out ahead of the field.
Amazon Officially Launches Streaming Service
February 22, 2011 By 6 Comments
Last week we told you that Amazon was gearing up to take on Netflix for a piece of the streaming video pie.
Redbox Adding Streaming Service
February 17, 2011 By 1 Comment
Redbox has taken a chunk out of the brick and mortar rental stores. Now it's looking to stake its claim in the world of streaming content.
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