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Commented Sep 27, 2011 on Netflix Co-Founder Marc Randolph Comments on the Decision to Spin Off Qwikster at Hacking NetFlix
Netflix Co-Founder Marc Randolph Comments on the Decision to Spin Off Qwikster
Netflix co-founder Marc Randolph, though long gone from the company, has decided to comment on recent decision to spin off the DVD business, Did Netflix Screw Up? I Don't Think So. Randolph describes a very similar move Netflix made in the early days: When Reed and I launched Netflix in 1998, i...
by 2013 America will be just a memory
Commented Sep 26, 2011 on Netflix Signs Streaming Deal with Dreamworks at Hacking NetFlix
Netflix Signs Streaming Deal with Dreamworks
Netflix CEO Reed Hastings on Facebook linked to a breaking NY Times story: Netflix Secures Streaming Deal with Dreamworks. The NY Times reports that Netflix has replaced an existing deal with HBO, where HBO was estimated to be paying $20 million per picture. The Netflix accord, which analyst...
i wouldn't give dish network the time of day .
same goes for directv...
Commented Sep 25, 2011 on Blockbuster's New $10 Movie Pass Requires Dish Service at Hacking NetFlix
Blockbuster's New $10 Movie Pass Requires Dish Service
Dish Networks launched the new Blockbuster Movie Pass DVD & streaming plan for $10 per month, but it requires Dish Network Service. The new service will offer 100,000 DVDs and 3,000 streaming titles (another 1,000 titles are available to view on a computer). From TechCrunch: In fact the Blockbu...
boreing .yaaawwwwn
Commented Sep 21, 2011 on Disney Launches New Roku Channel with Short-Form Content at Hacking NetFlix
Disney Launches New Roku Channel with Short-Form Content
Zatz Not Funny reports that Disney has launched a Roku channel featuring short-form content (no movies or TV shows). Here's a quick video Dave shot of the new channel:
this will make dish network and directv smile
knowing that netflix will soon be history
Commented Sep 20, 2011 on What Do You Think of Splitting Netflix Into Two Companies? at Hacking NetFlix
What Do You Think of Splitting Netflix Into Two Companies?
What Do You Think of Splitting Netflix into Two Companies? Thanks to FearNo1 for the suggestion.
i have 3 rokus but only run one at a time .
i hate it when it runs at 3 or 4 dots then reboots and runs at 2 dots ..same thing every time ...no problem with computer or bluray .
perhaps it's garbage can time for the roku.s
Commented Sep 16, 2011 on Netgear to Launch the NTV200, a Roku Competitor at Hacking NetFlix
Netgear to Launch the NTV200, a Roku Competitor
Netgear, a former Roku hardware partner, is launching a new $80 streaming box that reminds me a lot of the Roku Player. The Netgear NTV200 streaming player supports 1080p streaming, 802.11n, 5.1 surround, smartphone remote apps, and even plays games. Channels include Netflix, Vudu, Pandora, YouT...
Goldman Sachs is satan
Commented Sep 9, 2011 on Netflix CFO to Speak at Goldman Sachs Communacopia Conference at Hacking NetFlix
Netflix CFO to Speak at Goldman Sachs Communacopia Conference
Netflix CFO David Wells will speak at the Goldman Sachs Communacopia Conference on September 21st at 11:55am PST. It'll be the first public presentation by Netflix management since the price increase, so it should be an interesting talk. Anyone can listen in at http://ir.netflix.com.
HUH?
Commented Sep 9, 2011 on Netflix Poll Asks How You Multitask While Watching TV at Hacking NetFlix
Netflix Poll Asks How You Multitask While Watching TV
Netflix is running a poll where they ask customer how they multitask while watching TV. The choices are: You can enter the poll by clicking here. Do you multitask while watching TV?
i know a woman who has worked for the post office for 26 years and she told me she was losing her job and the post offices will be closed for good soon ..no more mail period
Commented Sep 7, 2011 on US Postal Service in Serious Trouble at Hacking NetFlix
US Postal Service in Serious Trouble
The NY Times reports that the US Postal Service is in serious trouble: Postal Service is Nearing Default as Losses Mount. “The situation is dire,” said Thomas R. Carper, the Delaware Democrat who is chairman of the Senate subcommittee that oversees the postal service. “If we do nothing, if we d...
netflix runs like the country does
Commented Sep 5, 2011 on Multiple Reports of Another Netflix Service Interruption at Hacking NetFlix
Multiple Reports of Another Netflix Service Interruption
Reader Curtis and a number of people on Twitter are reporting problems with the Netflix website. I had trouble streaming on my Mac, but the Roku is working. Is the Netflix website or streaming working for you?
anyone ever hear about a movie named billy stewart and the belly button gang?
Commented Sep 5, 2011 on Starz Ends Contract Renewal Negotiations with Netflix at Hacking NetFlix
Starz Ends Contract Renewal Negotiations with Netflix
Starz announced that they have ended formal renewal negotiations with Netflix, and Starz President & CEO Chris Albrecht issued the following statement: "Starz Entertainment has ended contract renewal negotiations with Netflix. When the agreement expires on February 28, 2012, Starz will cease to...
i have trouble with roku but computer plays fine
Commented Sep 1, 2011 on Multiple Reports of Another Netflix Service Interruption at Hacking NetFlix
Multiple Reports of Another Netflix Service Interruption
Reader Curtis and a number of people on Twitter are reporting problems with the Netflix website. I had trouble streaming on my Mac, but the Roku is working. Is the Netflix website or streaming working for you?
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