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Netflix adds classic TV comedies including 'Moesha,' 'Sister, Sister'
July 29, 2020 | 2:02pmA slew of classic black comedies including "Sister, Sister," "Moesha" and "Girlfriends" are heading to Netflix.
Is Netflix introducing a 'shuffle' button for indecisive viewers?
July 14, 2020 | 12:54pmPicking a program to watch can be exhausting after a long day.
Bob Ross’ ‘Joy of Painting’ streaming for free is exactly what 2020 needs
July 2, 2020 | 4:37pmBob Ross' PBS series, "The Joy of Painting," freed the art world from its stuffiness and made it accessible to everyone.
TiVo Stream 4K Review: Back to the Future
June 25, 2020 | 10:00amTiVo revolutionized the home viewing experience with their iconic DVRs. Can they do the same for streaming?
New Streaming System Offers PPV Events -- If You Agree to Scan Your Face
June 19, 2020 | 12:30pmXcinex's Venue system uses scanning technology to count the number of viewers in the room and charges accordingly.
Hulu launches ‘Watch Party’ test to stream videos with friends
May 28, 2020 | 12:34pmHulu is testing Watch Party, its first social feature that will let viewers watch titles together and chat in groups of up to eight people.
Study Finds Netflix Has Least Technical Problems of Any Streaming Service
May 23, 2020 | 10:32amThe study also found that 67% of streaming video users say they are spending “somewhat” or “substantially” more time streaming than they did before COVID-19 lockdowns.
Netflix will start automatically canceling inactive accounts
May 21, 2020 | 2:14pmNetflix has started to terminate accounts that people haven’t used the service for a year or more.
70% of consumers would rather watch new movies at home: study
May 20, 2020 | 1:31pmA new study found that 70% of people would rather see a first-run feature as a digital rental at home than in a movie theater.
Netflix spared audiences from over a week's worth of ads in 2019
May 13, 2020 | 4:16pmIt's not called Netflix and "shill."
Erykah Badu and Jill Scott to duke it out in 'Verzuz' battle on Instagram Live
May 7, 2020 | 3:31pmYes, the mother of all neo-soul showdowns is going down this Mother’s Day weekend.
Why '1917' star George MacKay wrestled shirtless to prepare for 'True History'
April 22, 2020 | 2:54pmGeorge MacKay has gone from playing a hero on the battlefield of World War I to an outlaw in a dress.
Virtual opening of 'Pride and Prejudice' musical draws 160,000 viewers
April 15, 2020 | 4:23amThe coronavirus pandemic has not cooled the fevers of avid theatre-goers, despite the fact that Broadway is closed through June. The virtual opening of the musical "Pride and Prejudice" drew...
SpaceX forbids workers from using Zoom amid security worries
April 2, 2020 | 12:42pmElon Musk’s rocket company SpaceX has banned its employees from using video conferencing app Zoom, citing “significant privacy and security concerns,” according to a memo seen by Reuters, days after...
Movies to watch while you empty a bottle of wine
March 25, 2020 | 4:33pmWhat’s the perfect pairing for Netflix and vino? A wine movie! Vino flicks comprise a peculiar Hollywood sub-genre that nearly always takes place in California, and features characters who are...
Netflix Says European Users Will Still Get HD and Ultra HD Streams Despite Bandwith Reduction
March 22, 2020 | 11:19am...but with lower quality.
Netflix, YouTube speeds throttled across Europe as millions stay home
March 20, 2020 | 1:22pmEuropeans looking to watch YouTube videos in 4K may be out of luck, the streaming service announced Friday. The Google subsidiary will reduce its streaming quality in the European Union...
20 movies to distract you from coronavirus dread
March 19, 2020 | 12:32pmCan’t keep your eyes off the non-stop dread of your phone screen? You know you want to watch a movie — but which one? Cheapness and laziness are, let's face...
There's plenty of new TV shows to watch during coronavirus lockdown
March 18, 2020 | 6:39pmThere is still a lot of fresh TV content premiering over the next few months -- despite the industry shutdown due to the coronavirus pandemic. There are new series replacing...
NFL Game Pass, NBA League Pass free with sports in coronavirus standstill
March 18, 2020 | 5:40pmThe NFL and NBA are coming through in the clutch to help sports fans pass the time while stuck at home over the coronavirus. Want to relive the Giants' Super...