How Netflix plans to make more money without raising the price on its $8 plans

Once again, Netflix CEO Reed Hastings struck down questions that suggested the company would raise the price of its standard streaming subscription plans beyond the introductory $7.99 per month fee that's been successful for the few years.

Netflix account helps cops catch a dumb smart-TV thief

If you decide to steal someone's smart TV, you'd think disconnecting all the accounts on it would be a smart first thing to do.

Netflix to stream 4K ‘Ultra HD’ within two years (ISPs better light up some dark fiber)

If you thought Netflix was a data hog before, you ain't seen nothing yet.

Mixpanel’s new analytics tool will help you track customer value as easily as you track user numbers

Mobile and web analytics company Mixpanel has just launched a new product to help companies track their best sources of revenue.

Netflix may have ordered more episodes of Arrested Development

One of the most highly anticipated shows in Netflix's original programing line up is Arrested Development, and now we're hearing word that the video rental service is increasing the number of episodes.

Netflix chief Reed Hastings in hot water with SEC over a Facebook post

I've often praised Netflix chief exec Reed Hastings for his ability to cut through the jargon and communicate information about his company clearly, and not always through traditionally recognized channels. The SEC does not agree.

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.

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.

Holiday bargain: Amazon tests $8 monthly Prime plan for shipping & streaming (updated)

Amazon has quietly added an $8 monthly option to its Prime program, which gives customers access to a free 2-day shipping, monthly Kindle rentals, and a decent selection of unlimited streaming video.

Netflix cozies up to iPhone 5 and iOS 6 in latest update

Joining Instragram, Netflix's iOS app has been updated with support for the taller screen on the iPhone 5.

Netflix launches a revamped iPhone app just in time for the iPhone 5 (updated)

Netflix on the iPhone just got a whole lot prettier.

The Internet 2002-2012: What a difference a decade makes

A decade -- 10 years. Doesn't sound like much, right?

But a decade ago, the big social networking story was Friendster with a whopping 3 million users. Microsoft's Internet Explorer had 95 percent market share. And less than 600 million people were online globally ... fewer than Facebook users alone in 2012.

Facebook gains as Netflix CEO Reed Hastings buys $1M in stock and Microsoft holds on

Facebook's stock picked up steam after the company got strong votes of confidence from Netflix CEO Reed Hastings and Microsoft.

Le Tote launches the Netflix of fashion clothing

A new outfit, as often as you want it, with accessories, for only $49/month.

That's what new fashion rental startup Le Tote is offering young urban women. And the founders are hoping that women's rich history of sharing clothes will make the company as successful as some other rental successes.

Netflix: 1 billion hours watched in June is the most ever

Netflix viewership passed 1 billion hours in a month for the first time ever, according to a Facebook status update by Netflix CEO Reed Hastings:

Hastings congratulates colleague Ted Sarandos for the feat. Sarandos is the company’s chief content officer, …

Amazon gets into the content business with four original TV shows

Amazon will take on Netflix, Hulu, and traditional television companies by creating its own slate of original TV shows, starting with one children’s show and three comedies. The move was expected.

Amazon’s new Studios arm intends to produce several TV …

Verizon FiOS doubles down on speed with new 300 Mbps broadband service

Data hogs, meet your Holy Grail.

Verizon is adding a major new option for its high-speed FiOS fiber customers: a 300 megabits-per-second data service for households with heavy Internet habits. Using the new level, customers can download a 1.5-gigabyte file …