Netflix More Fully Embraces Streaming Video

The mail-order and online movie-rental company said it’s shifting its focus to streaming video, raising some prices and launching a streaming-only plan in the U.S. This follows a successful launch of the same plan in Canada. In…

Apple’s Stealth Assault on the Video Game Market

By now you probably know that the surprise hit of Apple’s latest earnings call was the hockey-puck-size AppleTV device. But an unexpected upside for Apple is that AppleTV could be a backdoor entry into the video-game console ma…

Is Hulu Ready to Go Public?

Hulu is considering raising up to $300 million in an IPO next year to add more shows to its subscription service, Reuters reported Friday. Will that be enough capital to keep Hulu competitive with Netflix, as well as services f…

Why Blockbuster Went Bust While Netflix Flourished

It’s easy to blame Blockbuster’s collapse, which culminated Thursday in a voluntary Chapter 11 filing, on the rise of streaming Internet video and kiosk rental options. But Netflix faced the same threats and it’s thriving. So …