“DVD kiosk operator Redbox is launching a challenge to Netflix’s streaming-video supremacy.”
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Redbox Streaming – USA TODAY
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Hollywood Embraces Cloud Encoding – www.encoding.com
“The case for Hollywood to utilize cloud transcoding is undeniably strong. VOD providers and Studios have previously been limited to either enlisting the high priced services of old-school media service providers such as Technicolor, Deluxe and Rovi, or investing millions in transcoding infrastructure and internal resources to manage in-house. Moreover, it’s increasingly complex for Hollywood to navigate the growing multitude of online distribution channels including “Over-The-Top” VOD providers (Netflix, Apple TV, Hulu), mobile devices (iOS, Android, Windows), cable/satellite services and physical format media (Blu-ray, DVD, etc). So, why has Hollywood avoided partnering with cloud transcoding solution providers?”
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Netflix iOS Update – C|Net Review
“Netflix for iOS lets subscribers watch movies and TV shows on the service’s Instant Watch library. While the streaming service isn’t nearly as strong as the Netflix DVD library, it’s great to have the option to pick from several shows to watch on an iOS device wherever you are. A recent update gives the app a substantial interface upgrade, making controls easier to use, and a cleaner browsing layout.”
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What’s on TV? Online videos of course! – GigaOm
“The growing sales of Internet connected televisions and DVD players has helped bolster the demand for online video content. One would think that it would be new content, but that’s not the case.”
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Netflix, Comcast And The Future Of Streaming Content
Netflix, Inc. (NFLX) is one of today’s most highly scrutinized and criticized companies. We all know the story, so I won’t bother getting into the details other than to mention that higher costs to acquire content are eating away at Netflix’s streaming operations to the point of negative income. The once hailed DVD business segment is no longer a growth component and now regularly posts quarterly DVD account losses.
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INFOGRAPHIC – The History of Digital Video File Formats – RealPlayer
“Can you believe it? In 2012, Americans are on track to watch more video streaming over the Internet than they will on DVD or Blu-ray combined, according to a new study by IHS. Consumers will pay to legally stream over 3.4 billion movies online, 1 billion more than physical media this year!”
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How Streaming Video Is Killing the DVD [INFOGRAPHIC]
Is the DVD going to go the way of the Laserdisc and VHS Tape? This infographic shows how streaming video is dominating the market.
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How smart is your TV?
In the not-too-distant future, you’ll be talking to your TV instead of using the remote control, logging into Facebook with your face and disconnecting your DVD player and pay TV box in favour of high-definition video streaming over the internet.
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Flood of video streaming options could confound TV watchers -USAToday
“Competing online video services have become so successful that about one-third of Americans have streamed a movie or TV show on Netflix, Hulu, Vudu, Crackle or another Net-based video service, according to Nielsen.
Americans will watch 3.4 billion movies online this year, more than doubling 2011′s total and exceeding DVD and Blu-ray consumption for the first time, estimates researcher IHS Screen Digest.”
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Create a Kickass, Seamless, Play-Everything Media Center: The Complete Guide via Lifehacker
“DVD players are so 1999. In this day and age, a custom media center running XBMC is the only thing you really need hooked up to your TV—whether you’re watching movies you’ve ripped, streaming your favorite TV shows from Netflix and Hulu, listening to podcasts, or even playing video games.”
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