What the Disney streaming deal means for Netflix’s future

With the newly signed exclusive streaming deal with Disney, everyone is once again singing the prasies of Netflix. But, it might be too early to determine whether or not the video service will come out ahead as a result of the deal.

The PlayStation 3, not Xbox or Apple TV, is the top device for Netflix streaming to living room TVs

Playstation has trailed Microsoft's Xbox 360 in the gaming console market for a long time. But not in everything.

Netflix CEO Reed Hastings: We want to be the biggest business in the world 100% on Amazon Web Services

... in spite of the fact, of course, that Amazon and Netflix are die-hard competitors.

Netflix’s Reed Hastings says Amazon Prime loses $1B annually

Amazon could be losing up to $1 billion per year on its streaming video service Amazon Prime, according to Netflix CEO Reed Hastings.

Looks like Netflix has its first HBO-quality show with ‘House of Cards’ (trailer)

Netflix released a teaser trailer for its upcoming original TV show House of Cards today, which features director David Fincher and actor Kevin Spacey.

Cable industry calls for revival: it’s not your ‘grandmother’s cable business’

To better understand how to stay relevant in a mobile and hyper-connected world, the cable industry is turning to Silicon Valley's tech entrepreneurs.

Netflix gets defensive over Carl Icahn’s stock grab

Netflix issued a new "rights plan" that protects the company's board of directors from outside investors buying up a huge stake in the company and demanding influence that isn't in the best interest of Netflix.

Move aside Netflix naysayers — Carl Icahn grabs 10% stake in Netflix

Billionaire financier Carl Icahn has set his sights on streaming video giant Netflix, taking a 10 percent stake in the company, according to an SEC document filed today.

Netflix reaches 30M streaming subscribers

Hasting takes to Facebook again to share some good news, and hopefully reassure shareholders after Netflix's dismal Q3 earnings report.

Netflix stock gets punished over Q4 forecast

Unlike Marvel Comic's anti-hero Frank Castle, Netflix investors administer punishment based on risky earnings forecasts -- (not vengeance).

How home automation could save cable companies

Cable companies such as Comcast and Cox need to take a good look at their technology as streaming services Netflix and Hulu take away their profits. In order to avoid becoming obsolete, it makes sense for cable companies to recycle their infrastructure into home automation.

Netflix CEO Reed Hastings steps away from Microsoft’s board

Netflix CEO Reed Hastings will leave Microsoft’s board of directors in November, the two parties announced today.

Dish says Blockbuster is definitely not a Netflix killer (to the surprise of no one)

Satellite television provider Dish Network recently admitted that it may have been a bit shortsighted in its plans to transform video rental chain Blockbuster into a serious Netflix competitor.

David Fincher & Kevin Spacey’s ‘House of Cards’ hits Netflix exclusively on Feb. 1

Netflix's next big original series, "House of Cards" from director David Fincher and actor Kevin Spacey, will debut on Feb. 1, 2013.

Netflix adds ‘Just For Kids’ UI update to its iPad app

Streaming video service Netflix has a vast selection of movies and television shows, the majority of which probably isn't appropriate for younger children or requires supervision. For that reason, the company has created its own "Just For Kids" user interface, which Netflix is now making available on its iPad app today.

Why Netflix should fear its inferior competitor, Amazon Prime

Netflix CEO Reed Hastings isn't one to pull punches when talking about competition from other streaming video services. Such was the case when Hastings was recently asked about Amazon Prime Instant video service.