Netflix is getting ready to let users control the playback on their TV with their mobile phones. The company recently added support for such AirPlay-like features to the PS3, and is now looking to extend support to a number of other connected devices. Read More »
Live streams of the presidential debate? Check. Second screen apps that let you voice your opinion about either candidate’s performance? Got it. Live-teweeting fact-checkers? Of course. A debate drinking game? Cheers! Our ultimate guide to watching the second presidential debate got all your needs covered. Read More »
Boxee is back with a new devices that focused squarely on broadcast content: The new Boxee TV comes with two tuners for over-the-air content and unlimited DVR recording space in the cloud. The company’s existing Boxee Box will be put into maintenance mode. Read More »
Monetizing BitTorrent helps Australian newspaper keep down video costs
BBC begins UltraViolet streaming access for DVDs
Cheap eats in New York — the video edition!
Can finger-biting Charlie profit from spin-off series?
YouTube adds more channels in original content expansion
Video portal LeTV going to Chinese living rooms through its own TVs
Could TV’s ‘second screen’ be used for even more TV?
UK will spend £50 million to digitise classic films
YouTube goes legit in Turkey, bringing more sales and more censorship
Virgin Media readying to launch belated second-screen intiative
A tale of two Skys: ‘second screen’ split for News Corp in Europe
NBCU, Comcast buy in to Zeebox to take ‘second screen’ to prime time
Reed Hastings just doesn’t understand Amazon Prime Instant. Read More »
YouTube wants to give mobile phone users a chance to find music video content by artist, discography and genre, with the goal of bringing music content to hundreds of millions of its users. These plans could be an answer to Vevo’s mobile music initiatives. Read More »
Cloudee, Boxee’s private video sharing app for the iPhone is now available to anyone. The company also added a desktop uploader as well as an improved web UI. Storage is still free for a limited time, so you might want to upload your clips now. Read More »
Stocking stuffers anyone? I know, it’s only September, but Redbox and Verizon are already looking forward to the holiday season, when they plan to launch their Netflix competitor. The service, dubbed Redbox Instant by Verizon, also wants to offer pay-per-view streaming on its website. Read More »
With the launch of Nook Video, Barnes & Noble will begin selling digital movies and TV episodes across devices. The company plans to release Nook Video apps, and the service will be available in the US and UK. Pricing and other details are unclear. Read More »