Nadella is axing Microsoft’s Xbox Entertainment Studios as well
Following the enormous round of layoffs announced this morning, Microsoft has now confirmed that Xbox Entertainment Studios will be getting the axe as well. Re/code …
TV Shows
How to get HBO GO without paying full price for a cable subscription
One of the only things keeping cable subscribers tied to their providers is the never-ending stream of quality content being pumped out by HBO. Whether …
Sling unveils two new Slingboxes as battle with pay TV companies continues
Sling Media on Tuesday unveiled two brand new Slingbox products alongside news that its SlingPlayer software will soon receive a major update. Sling Media is …
Sorry, Apple TV: Roku and Chromecast are killing you in sales
The market for web TV streaming devices is heating up and Roku and Google’s Chromecast look like the big winners so far. Per GigaOM, new …
Netflix just scored a remarkable 31 Emmy nominations
It hasn’t taken long for Netflix to establish itself as a very respectable original content producer. Business Insider brings us word that Netflix’s original series …
Watch as individual scenes from Game of Thrones come to life with CGI
Between the practical stunts, the engrossing performances and the beautiful locations featured on Game of Thrones, the special effects that tie the show together often …
Netflix is looking for someone to fill the world’s greatest job opening
Is it really possible to have too much of a good thing? One lucky job seeker from Europe is about to find out as Netflix …
How to stream the USA vs. Belgium World Cup match on any computer or phone for free
It wasn’t exactly pretty and no firm statements were made last Thursday, but USA managed to advance to the round of 16 despite its 0-1 …
Watch out: Fire TV could become the most expensive device in your home
The announcement of the Fire TV set-top box was inevitable. With a huge catalog of streaming movies, TV shows and original series, it only made …
This is Google’s first Android game controller for TVs
The Android L Developer Preview build, which is already available for the Nexus 5 and second-generation Nexus 7, has been ripped apart by developers, who …
Chromecast connects to any device in an awesome new way
Forget Wi-Fi for your Chromecast connectivity needs, as Google has found a more interesting way to pair the dongle with nearby devices for streaming purposes, …
How to stream the huge USA vs. Germany World Cup match on a computer or phone
Unless you’ve been living under a rock for the past few weeks, you are well aware of Thursday’s huge World Cup match between USA and …
Google’s next attack on the living room will focus on games
Google desperately wants to be invited into your living room, as the company had so far various hits and misses in its relentless attack on …
Netflix may have finally found an ISP it actually likes
Netflix might have finally found an ally in a very contentious market. Reuters reports that German telecommunications company Deutsche Telekom is in talks with Netflix …
Netflix’s latest wave of new shows is its weirdest and riskiest batch yet
The strategy of launching wave upon wave of new, original content has worked like a charm for Netflix. As the second season of Orange is …
Another benefit to cord cutting: It will slash your monthly electric bill
If you find your electric bill has skyrocketed this summer, your air conditioner may not be the only culprit. The Los Angeles Times reports that …
How Sony intends to knock off Apple
Monday night at E3, the biggest video game conference of the year, Sony made it clear that it is setting its sights clear on Apple, Amazon, …
Netflix’s best show, Orange Is the New Black, is now back for season 2
Netflix rocked the television industry when it announced its $100 million deal for House Of Cards. The star-studded series showed the world that Netflix meant …
Over half of cable subscribers would ditch their providers if they had a choice
It’s not hard to figure out why cord cutting has become a popular phenomenon: consumers hate their cable providers. Not all of them, of course, …
Netflix slams Verizon for slow streaming speeds, Verizon calls it a ‘PR stunt’
The war between Netflix and Verizon wages on as the movie and TV streaming service has begun to notify users that Verizon’s crowded networks might …
Major details emerge on Google’s plan to conquer both TV and gaming
Google’s Chromecast dongle has been pretty successful for the company but that’s apparently not enough — Google wants to have another go at making a …
The gamble of a lifetime: Netflix Roulette is your best friend and worst enemy
It seems like the more channels pay TV companies add to their lineups, the harder it is to find something good to watch on TV. …
Agree to share stuff with LG or it’ll make your Smart TV ‘stupid’
LG is apparently taking a more aggressive approach to collecting user data from Smart TVs that can be then sold to advertisers, TechDirt reports, as …
Here are all the HBO shows you’re now able to watch on Amazon Prime
Amazon’s Prime Instant Video service won’t give you everything you can get on HBO… but it will still give you a lot. Amazon on Wednesday …
Netflix confirms it wants to take Europe by storm next
Netflix on Wednesday confirmed it will expand into more international markets this year, revealing plans to launch its video streaming service in various European markets. …
Major FCC study finds cable bills have been rising at over triple the rate of inflation
Looking for a reason why people hate their cable companies? Well, there are likely several reasons but one of them is undoubtedly the constant stream …
You probably won’t be able to buy the world’s cheapest 4K TV
Xiaomi on Thursday unveiled a brand new Android-based product, a 49-inch 4K TV that will cost just 3,999 yuan, or around $640, Engadget reports. Even …
Another huge reason for cable companies to fear cord cutters
Pay TV companies hate cord cutters. The logic behind that hatred seems fairly obvious: pay TV packages are huge revenue generators for these giant companies, and …
Here’s what HBO’s Game of Thrones would look like inside Super Mario World
Three years ago, Game of Thrones blew away viewers with what immediately became one of the most iconic openings in television history. Paired with an epic score, …
Microsoft to reportedly let Xbox users watch Netflix without a Live Gold subscription
It looks like Microsoft is about to make another very welcome change to the Xbox One. Unnamed sources tell Ars Technica that Microsoft is planning …
