TV streaming startup Aereo simplifies pricing plans by ditching day passes & annual memberships

Streaming TV startup Aereo has modified its pricing plans to now only offer memberships at $8 per month or $12 per month. While the CEO claims it's about simplifying, the real reason is likely revenue.

Aereo brings its streaming TV & cloud DVR service to Boston on May 15

Despite continued legal attacks by television networks, controversial streaming TV startup Aereo will bring its service to Boston starting on May 15.

Netflix says no more ‘Arrested Development’ coming after this season

Netflix will only produce one new season of the cult comedy show Arrested Development, the popular streaming video service admitted today.

Aereo brings its streaming TV service to 3 more states, launches ad blitz

Streaming TV startup Aereo has expanded its coverage area to include parts of New Jersey, Connecticut, and Pennsylvania — the first major step in a larger rollout that will likely attract more consumers.

Why I want Aereo’s gutsy streaming TV service to succeed

Aereo shows the kind of chutzpah that only small innovators can. It is pushing for a broad interpretation of fair use rights, an interpretation that is relevant to the 21st century.

Amazon signs deal to bring A&E, Bio, History, and Lifetime TV shows to Prime Instant Video

Amazon has signed an agreement with A&E Networks that will make TV shows from A&E, Bio, History, and Lifetime channels available to watch on Prime Instant Video. Now you can finally watch Pawn Stars, Storage Wars, and Dance Moms on Prime.

Nintendo’s touchscreen TV service for the Wii U plays catch-up (hands-on video)

Nintendo entered the media battlefield today with the introduction of its Nintendo TVii service that's included for free on its upcoming Wii U game console.

HBO reveals streaming-only service — but not in the U.S.

Variety reports that the new "HBO Nordic AB" service will be available in Denmark, Sweden, Norway, and Finland starting in mid-October. It will cost less than 10 euros a month.

Looks like Hulu’s about to lose CEO Jason Kilar — and its competitive advantage

Possible changes would make the company a less attractive destination for online viewers and increase the importance of subscription-based Hulu Plus to the company.

Netflix nabs Eli Roth original horror series ‘Hemlock Grove’

Netflix has inked a deal with horror director Eli Roth to create Hemlock Grove, an original series about “murder, mystery, and monsters,” the company announced today.

Hemlock Grove will join other original content being created by Netflix to help …

Netflix launches in the UK — LoveFilm undercuts it

Netflix announced yesterday that its streaming service is now available in the UK.

TV programs and movies, including local favorites such as The Only Way is Essex, can be streamed via Netflix to smart TVs, game consoles, computers, tablets and …

Super Bowl will be live-streamed online and on phones for the first time

For the first time ever, NBC and the National Football League have agreed to live stream the Super Bowl online and on mobile phones in February, the two organizations announced today.

The Super Bowl is the most-watched television program around …

Netflix heads to the U.K. and Ireland in early 2012

Netflix will launch its popular streaming TV and movie service in the U.K. and Ireland in the first months of 2012, the company announced today.

Netflix has had a turbulent past few months with a price hike that angered users …

Hulu Plus brings its TV treasure trove to Nintendo Wii and 3DS

Nintendo’s 3DS handheld and Wii console will get access to Hulu Plus‘ trove of streaming TV content before the end of 2011, the company said today.

One of the most pressing issues facing streaming services like Netflix and Hulu is …

Skype and Rdio founder to challenge Netflix with Vdio (updated)

One of the founders of Skype and Rdio has decided to make a run at Netflix and Hulu with a mysterious new video service called Vdio, according to a GigaOM report.

Janus Friis, the co-creator of Skype, Kazaa, Joost and …

Hulu bidding heats up as DirecTV drops out

Satellite TV operator DirecTV has dropped out of the bidding process for Hulu after bidding too low, according the Financial Times.

Hulu has been on sale since June with bids fluxuating between $1.5 and $2 billion. Hulu’s owners — Disney, …