Streaming services news

Hulu Plus support was recently added, and HBO Go on iOS and Android can now also stream to Google's Chromecast dongle

Netflix's TV interface is now more visual, has new features & is consistent across Smart TVs, consoles, TV boxes & Blu-ray-players

Netflix and YouTube consume over 50% of internet traffic on fixed connections in the US. Europe shows a similar trend

Netflix has quietly added 6 short clips in 4K resolution and frame rates from 24 to 60 fps. Netflix will officially launch 4K streaming in 2014

Netflix is still growing, and is now officially bigger than HBO if you count subscribers, with over 40 million paying customers

The new app vastly improves the user experience and also adds imrpoved Chromecast controls from the lock screen

After House of Cards, Netflix has commissioned several new TV series. The latest is a psychological thriller series by the creators of 'Damages'

Netflix's 5.0 update for iOS adds HD picture quality & a built-in Airplay button, allowing you to wirelessly push video to the TV screen

Netflix announces that Super HD is now available to all users in all countries. Now everyone can enjoy Netflix's best picture quality level

Netflix just made history, winning 3 Emmys for House of Cards with Kevin Spacey. The Emmys also validate the online streaming model

Apple has added five new services: Vevo, Disney Channel, Disney XD, Weather Channel & Smithsonian. Plex hack breaks with update

The new “My list” feature lets users save movies and TV shows for later watching. My List replaces the current Instant Queue feature

According to reports, HBO, Hulu, Redbox, Plex and Vimeo are all working on Chromecast support. No dates have been given yet

With Netflix's user profiles each member of the family can have its own profile with individual TV and movie recommendations

We give an overview of 4K TVs, 4K player, 4K content and standards. You can also check out our new Ultra HD & 4K section

Two July updates have added a Netflix app along with other previously-promised media features to Philips' 2013 Smart TVs

Chromecast, a small $35 dollar dongle for your TV that lets you stream online content. Google's first real competitor to Apple's Airplay

The Apple TV media box has been updated with access to HBO Go, WatchESPN, Sky News, Crunchyroll and Qello.

From 2014, popular animated TV series from Dreamworks will be available to stream on Netflix. Netflix calls it a historic deal

If you share your Netflix login with members of your family odds are that recommendations are mixed. Netflix's solution is user profiles

Netflix plans to double its number of original TV series next year, according to Ted Sarandos. So far it has been a big success

The new interface is available to most PlayStation 3 owners now. It brings an updated design and faster performance, along with changes

The channels range from comedy channel Laugh Factory to extreme fighting channel UFC Select, with monthly pricing starting at 0.99 USD

Netflix continues challenge the established TV networks. Sense8 is created by the duo behind The Matrix and the Babylon 5 creator

Sources say that Spotify intends to kaunch a video service to challenge Netflix & HBO with exclusive content. The rumor started two years ago

Netflix’s CPO says that Netflix will start streaming in Ultra HD (4K) within 1-2 years. He also says that House of Cards will be re-mastered in 4K

It replaces the Roku 2 XS and is available now for $99.99 USD. The remote has a WiFi-enabled audio out jack for a “private listening” mode

YouTube is rolling out its “send-to-TV” feature that lets users press a button and push YouTube to the big screen. Apps now support 1080p

HBO has added the option to wirelessly stream movies & TV series from the HBO GO app to Apple TV via Airplay. A real app also confirmed

This December Netflix will debut a kid’s series created in collaboration with DreamWorks, called Turbo: FAST (Fast Action Stunt Team)