Without confirmation from Netflix, Variety reports that Netflix has been in talks with European film distributors to expand to Europe. Plans are currently believed to include Spain and the UK in first quarter 2012. Unlike its soon-to-start Latin American expansion, Netflix will face tougher competition in Europe with established companies like the Amazon.com-owned LoveFilm. Is … [Read more...]
Spotify Lands In The US With Invite-Only and Paid Account Beta
Spotify, though we just learned about its plans to launch in the US last week, has launched! … [Read more...]
People Taking Their Rage To The Social Streets Against Netflix’s Price Increase
Netflix announced their separation of unlimited DVDs and unlimited streaming yesterday and the accompanying 60% price increase if you want the same level of service before the announcement. While lots of prices are increasing today, it seems this increase from Netflix is coming as a slap across the face for many people and they aren't taking it lightly. The first protests … [Read more...]
Unlimited DVDs and Unlimited Streaming From Netflix Will Now Cost You $15.98/month
Netflix has just announced new plan options and new prices for their services on the Netflix Blog. They are splitting the unlimited DVD by mail and unlimited streaming services into their own separate programs. If you only want one service or the other, the price will start at $7.99/month but if you want the same level of service you were just getting, it will now start at … [Read more...]
Spotify Is Coming To The US – Is It Too Little, Too Late?
Thanks to music licensing deals, Spotify, a music streaming site, has been exclusive to Europe since its launch in 2008. I remember hearing great things about it and wishing it was available in the USA. That time is now upon us and Spotify is coming to the US in the coming months. … [Read more...]