These days wireless internet is less of a luxury and more of a necessity when it comes to experiencing the latest technology. Many different programs are available only if you have a high speed internet connection available at your home. One of the fastest growing products today, Netflix, requires a high speed internet access to… Continue reading Netflix: Technology Fueled By Wireless Internet
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The Decline Of Blockbuster And Rise Of Netflix
Blockbuster’s Bankruptcy Back in September of 2010, Blockbuster was forced to file for Chapter 11 bankruptcy after failing to compete with the rise of similar companies like Netflix and Redbox. Once a strong corporation that defeated local movie stores, Blockbuster is now being overtaken by the new and more modernized versions of movie rental. The… Continue reading The Decline Of Blockbuster And Rise Of Netflix
TV vs. Laptop: which Is The Ultimate Entertainer?
The 2012 CES – or Consumer Electronics Show – was all abuzz with televisions; or rather, it was all about how to get the latest technology through a television. Streaming video, with sites such as Netflix, Hulu Plus, and Amazon Prime, has revolutionized the way people watch their favorite movies and television shows. 2012 is… Continue reading TV vs. Laptop: which Is The Ultimate Entertainer?
Advantages And Disadvantages Of Blue Ray Players
Blu-ray discs are in an optical format, and they store hi-definition movies and games. These discs are shown in full HD picture quality. They are easy to use since they have the same look and feel as a normal DVD and the user menus are the same as well. Blu-ray players can also play both… Continue reading Advantages And Disadvantages Of Blue Ray Players
3 Ways Tech Already Saves You Money
It seems that people are always looking for ways to save money, whether by installing the latest energy efficient furnace or clipping coupons for the weekly grocery run; but there are many ways that technology is already saving people money, even if they don’t make use of those services. These benefits accrue for everyone in… Continue reading 3 Ways Tech Already Saves You Money
Netflix Shakes Up UK Movie Rental Market
As expected the arrival of Netflix to the UK movie subscription market is already causing significant changes to the industry. Having launched a month ago and made clear its intention to take on the likes of Lovefilm and Blockbuster it is clear that Netflix is keeping the established players on their toes. Netflix launched with… Continue reading Netflix Shakes Up UK Movie Rental Market
Netflix Axes Its DVD Spinoff Qwikster
In a strange turn of events, Netflix cancelled its plan to launch its spinoff company Qwikster, which it announced only a few weeks ago in September. The idea was to rename the DVD-by-mail business Qwikster, while the instant streaming service would keep the well-established name, Netflix. But now, this is no longer happening.
Ten Useful apps for the iPad
With the numbers of those purchasing the iPads steadily increasing, app developers for the device have not exactly rested their oars themselves. Previous apps developed for the devices like the iPhone are being redesigned by their respective owners to conform to the iPad. In some cases, these apps now come with higher definition and better… Continue reading Ten Useful apps for the iPad
What I Didn’t Get Out of Netflix For My iPhone
As Netflix seems to be taking over the rental industry for movies, they have also infiltrated the iOS apps. The specific application I am reviewing is the Netflix application for the iPad device. The iPad isn’t the only newest version of the iDevice getting the royal treatment from Netflix but they will also be giving… Continue reading What I Didn’t Get Out of Netflix For My iPhone
Nintendo Wii Also offering Netflix Movie Application without Disc
About a week ago, Sony announced that its gaming console PlayStation 3 will be offering its users Movies and TV shows streaming from Netflix without the need of a Netflix DVD in its drive. But without DVD streaming, party of Sony’s PlayStation was short lived as its competitor Nintendo Wii has also found out a… Continue reading Nintendo Wii Also offering Netflix Movie Application without Disc