Netflix grabs an exclusive deal on Warner Bros. TV shows

Netflix has signed a new deal with Warner Bros. that will bring a slew relatively current television shows exclusively to the streaming video service, the company announced today.

Hulu asking media partners for another $200M for more original programming

Premium streaming video service Hulu is allegedly asking for a new $2oo million investment from its media company owners.

YouTube 2012: year in review (infographic)

YouTube released its annual yearly review early this morning, highlighted what the site's 800 million visitors are watching and uploading. And there's more than a few milestones in the data.

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.

Verizon Wireless kills off its Vcast video service

The handful of people using Verizon’s video service Vcast will need to find another way to get their content.

Today the company announced it was shutting down Vcast, effective Dec. 15. Initially launched in 2005, Vcast streams current video content …

Here’s what the Redbox Instant subscription service will cost you

The streaming/DVD rental subscription service from Verizon and Redbox is rumored to launch before the end of the year, and now we're finally hearing details about what it's going to cost.

Vimeo launches shiny new iPhone app with faster uploads & better social sharing

With its redesigned iPhone app, Vimeo aims to attract the attention of mobile video-makers.

The Wii U gets a YouTube app to bolster Nintendo’s living room ambitions

The Wii U isn't all about fun and games. It's also about videos about fun and games.

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.

Watching streaming video on tablets is up 90% (report)

The amount of streaming video content viewed over tablet devices has increased dramatically over the last six months, according to the Ooyala's Q3 Global Video Index report released today.

YouTube wins news innovation award — the day before Israel broadcasts an assassination almost live

YouTube has become a massive news destination, YouTube chief executive Salar Kamangar said in his acceptance speech, with 7000 hours of news-related footage uploaded every single day.

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.

YouTube is like Agent Smith in the Matrix: More, more, more

TV is moving to the web, and no company is benefitting more from that than Google. It's really not a competition.

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.

Work speeds up on new ‘prototype’ Apple store

If you were one of the 12 construction workers building Apple's new "prototype" store in Palo Alto, Calif., you were working hard as the sun came up -- perhaps in order to hit an October deadline.

Roku stick available in Oct. for $99, adds Vudu and new iOS app

Roku finally slapped a price and retail date on its new Streaming media stick today, along with a few other announcements.

With Amazon’s Epix movie deal, Prime gets The Avengers, Hunger Games, & more

Amazon has reached a new deal with movie service Epix that will allow the online retailer to stream several recent blockbuster films through its Prime Instant video service for free, the company announced today.