Articles Tagged - netflix

By Kelsey Kistle, Posted in Gadgets and Technology

Everyone knows that HTML codes are what make the web possible. HTML is a system for tagging text in order for you to see certain colors, fonts, graphics, and even website layouts. In 2014, an updated and streamlined version of HTML will be released, called HTML5. HTML5 is an update to the language which allows developers to create an engaging and appealing web experience for you. Creating the HTML5 update has been worked on over the past few years, but it will soon be available to users across the web. Ma... read more.

• December 19, 2012
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By Mary Manzo, Posted in In the News

Netflix can't seem to catch a break. Investors have filed a class action lawsuit in Northern California claiming that the movie rental and streaming service withheld valuable information from shareholders. These shareholders are claiming that Netflix gave false statements about the business despite internally anticipating the changes in their business model, pricing and policies. Because of this Netflix stocks fell drastically from almost $300 to $94.79. The complaint also points out that "While Netflix s... read more.

• January 17, 2012
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By Elysa Vreeland, Posted in Facebook News

Facebook's f8 Conference: Thursday, September 22 at 12:30 EST. Facebook's f8 Conference will take place this Thursday and leaked news about the social network's annual developer gathering is creating buzz within the social Web. News articles and blog posts share information about three major topics: media, mobile and eCommerce. The past f8 conferences have revealed Facebook's plan for Internet connectivity through the social graph's API that brings real-time conversations and interaction to websites, maki... read more.

• September 20, 2011
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By Zack Levine, Posted in In the News

Since its July decision to raise prices by charging separately for mail-order DVDs and instant streaming, Netflix has been in a free-fall. The company has seen its stock fall by 50%, experienced massive negative feedback from users, and has lost customers and content partners alike. Yesterday, CEO Reed Hastings addressed the situation in a blog post: he apologized for Netflix's price hike, and also announced that the company will be splitting into two. The instant streaming portion will remain Netflix, wh... read more.

• September 19, 2011
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By Zack Levine, Posted in In the News

Do you prefer books to movies, but find yourself unwilling to make the trek to the bookstore after a long day's work? Amazon knows how you feel. According to the Wall Street Journal, the online sales company is in talks with various publishing houses about creating a "Netflix for books." Details are scarce, but the general premise is that users who pay a monthly fee would be able to access a certain number of books per month from Amazon's digital library. The service, reportedly, would also be available... read more.

• September 12, 2011
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By Mary Manzo, Posted in In the News

Netflix announced on Tuesday that they will no longer be offering a plan with both streaming and DVD rentals together. Netflix will now be offering two separate plans with different rental options for both. Changes go in effect for existing Netflix subscribers in September 2011 while new members must join with these adjusted price changes. Jessie Becker of Netflix announced on their blog yesterday that there will be "two significant changes at Netflix." The new DVD only plan offers unlimited DVDs, one at... read more.

• July 12, 2011
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By Mary Manzo, Posted in In the News

Netflix announced today that they will be doubling their market by extending their video streaming service for watching movies online to the 600 million residents of Mexico, Latin America and the Caribbean by later this year. In 2009, to my disappointment, I found out that Netflix was limited to the United States. Having just arrived to my hotel room, jetlagged from a 22 hour flight to the Philippines, all I wanted was my Netflix, closed shades and fluffed bed. Fail. Since 2009 Netflix has extended their... read more.

• July 05, 2011
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By Elysa Vreeland, Posted in Google Articles

Announced this past May, Google has found a way to revolutionize the way people watch TV. Google TV is the next big launch for well known search engine, Google and after celebrating its 12th Birthday in September, Google is all grown up and ready to take the internet to the next level. What is Google TV? Basically, Google TV is a combination of TV and the internet on one device, which will include all the capabilities of television and the World Wide Web. In addition, Google will allow Android and iPhone... read more.

• October 05, 2010
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