Pandora-like iTunes Radio to launch in Sept. with ads every 15 minutes

Apple introduced iTunes Radio back in June, but the world will finally be able to use it in just a few weeks.

Apple’s iTunes streams satisfaction, beating out Netflix, Amazon, Hulu, and HBO GO

It’s pretty impressive to win a streaming media popularity contest when you aren’t actually streaming. But Apple has accomplished that impressive feat with iTunes.
Mainly by cheating.

LOL: Spotify launches a comedy app that curates Louis CK, George Carlin, & more

Popular steaming music service Spotify has launched a new application that offers access to the best bits from a wide range of comedians.

Before Chromecast, Google tested another streaming device with motion gesture tech

Google’s new Chromecast stick is already be a hit in terms of early sales, but it might not be the first streaming media device the company was planning to offer consumers.

Why Chromecast could be Google’s first media gadget hit

Much like Android helped pave the way for Google’s future in mobile, Chromecast could do the same with media. Here’s why.

Chromecast first look: Less elegant than the press photos, but whaddya want for $35?

We got our hands on Google’s new $35 media adapter that plugs into a TV and lets you stream video from your phone or laptop. Here’s a photo gallery with our notes.

Roku raises $60M to battle Xbox One, Apple TV, & others vying for the living room

Set-top box maker Roku has just closed a $60 million round of funding, the company announced today during AllThingD’s D11 event.

Some Netflix members will get new episodes of AMC’s The Killing the day after they air on TV

In an unusual move, Netflix will start streaming new episodes of AMC’s The Killing in the U.K. and Ireland the day after they air on TV.

Smell-o-vision at last! Domino’s releasing DVDs that smell like pizza

Pizza and a movie go together like love and marriage, a horse and carriage, right? So Domino’s Brazil has hit on a genius marketing campaign: DVDs that smell like pizza.

Los Angeles startup Yekra nets $3M for its digital movie distribution platform

Digital entertainment distribution startup Yekra has raised $3 million in funding to give studios a way to distribute DRM-protected content without it being burdensome.

YouCommentate aims to democratize sports commentary — and maybe the news

YouCommentate offers a real-time audio streaming platform so people can comment on live sports events. But it has even bigger potential than that.

Spotify launches first ad campaign, reportedly working on streaming video service

Popular streaming music service Spotify has launched its first real advertising campaign. There’s also a dubious report floating around that it will try to compete with Netflix with its own streaming video offering.

Netflix to stream 4K ‘Ultra HD’ within two years (ISPs better light up some dark fiber)

If you thought Netflix was a data hog before, you ain’t seen nothing yet.

Spotify continues streaming music dominance, hits 6M paid users

Streaming music service Spotify has added another million paying subscribers in the past few months, bringing its total number of paying users to 6 million — far more than any competitor.

Vimeo turns on ‘Vimeo on Demand’ paywall to help filmmakers distribute movies online

Popular video-sharing service Vimeo has opened up its previously announced “Vimeo on Demandâ€? paywall to all of its Vimeo Pro subscribers, a move that makes it easy for anyone to charge people to watch or download a movie online.

Record execs force Apple to delay streaming radio service for being cheap

Apple has made the decision to delay its upcoming streaming radio service over royalty payment disagreements, according to reports by the New York Post and the New York Times.

Netflix says no more ‘Arrested Development’ coming after this season

Netflix will only produce one new season of the cult comedy show Arrested Development, the popular streaming video service admitted today.

Aereo brings its streaming TV service to 3 more states, launches ad blitz

Streaming TV startup Aereo has expanded its coverage area to include parts of New Jersey, Connecticut, and Pennsylvania — the first major step in a larger rollout that will likely attract more consumers.

PGA starts streaming tour events; now you can watch grown men chase balls online

I happen to spell golf f-l-o-g, but I understand that some people like this game of maneuvering small white balls into small white cups. Even more than beer pong, apparently.

Rhapsody finally launching in 16 international markets later this year

Rhapsody will finally bring its streaming music service to 16 European countries before the end of the second quarter.

Amazon signs deal to bring A&E, Bio, History, and Lifetime TV shows to Prime Instant Video

Amazon has signed an agreement with A&E Networks that will make TV shows from A&E, Bio, History, and Lifetime channels available to watch on Prime Instant Video. Now you can finally watch Pawn Stars, Storage Wars, and Dance Moms on Prime.

Rhapsody looks to steal some Spotify magic with sleek new iPad app

Streaming music service Rhapsody has launched an attractive new iPad app that could steal a little attention from its biggest rivals, the company announced today.

Look out Spotify: Trent Reznor to launch streaming music service next year

Nine Inch Nails front man and Oscar-winning musician Trent Reznor will soon launch a streaming music service in partnership with Beats by Dre that will compete alongside services such as Spotify, Rhapsody, and Rdio.

YouTube finally updates iOS app with iPad, iPhone 5, and better AirPlay support

Google has released a major update of its iOS YouTube app, and it now supports the iPad and the iPhone 5′s longer display.

The PlayStation 3, not Xbox or Apple TV, is the top device for Netflix streaming to living room TVs

Playstation has trailed Microsoft’s Xbox 360 in the gaming console market for a long time. But not in everything.

Netflix CEO Reed Hastings: We want to be the biggest business in the world 100% on Amazon Web Services

… in spite of the fact, of course, that Amazon and Netflix are die-hard competitors.

Vimeo launches shiny new iPhone app with faster uploads & better social sharing

With its redesigned iPhone app, Vimeo aims to attract the attention of mobile video-makers.

Netflix CEO Reed Hastings steps away from Microsoft’s board

Netflix CEO Reed Hastings will leave Microsoft’s board of directors in November, the two parties announced today.

Nintendo’s touchscreen TV service for the Wii U plays catch-up (hands-on video)

Nintendo entered the media battlefield today with the introduction of its Nintendo TVii service that’s included for free on its upcoming Wii U game console.

Grooveshark once again kicked out of Google Play store

In a strange turn of events, streaming music service Grooveshark has had its Android app removed from the Google Play store just days after Google reinstated the app.

HBO reveals streaming-only service — but not in the U.S.

Variety reports that the new “HBO Nordic AB” service will be available in Denmark, Sweden, Norway, and Finland starting in mid-October. It will cost less than 10 euros a month.

Vimeo integrates with Dropbox for easier video uploads and shares

Video sharing service Vimeo has finally integrated with cloud storage service Dropbox after many requests from the vocal Vimeo community.

Looks like Hulu’s about to lose CEO Jason Kilar — and its competitive advantage

Possible changes would make the company a less attractive destination for online viewers and increase the importance of subscription-based Hulu Plus to the company.

Music on air: Koss reinvents headphones for the wireless internet age

After introducing the first-ever stereo headphones in 1958, Koss is aiming to change the world again the Wi-Fi striva pro headphones.

Streaming music biz Rdio hits 18M songs, partners with TuneCore & CD Baby

Streaming music service Rdio has partnered with independent music aggregators TuneCore and CD Baby, bringing its catalog to more than 18 million tracks, the company announced today.

Stubhub founder Jeff Fluhr wants you to know that Spreecast is way, way better than Google Hangouts

Jeff Fluhr, the serial entrepreneur who sold StubHub to eBay for $310 million, thinks there are far better options than Google Hangouts when you want to connect, engage, and communicate with groups of people.
Not surprisingly, high up on the list is his new startup, Spreecast.

NBC blew an Olympic opportunity to grow its Internet audience

NBC had a huge opportunity to cash in on the rising wave of Internet media with its Olympics coverage, and it blew it.