Don’t let restrictive ISP bandwidth caps limit your online video streaming addiction. Here’s how you can configure Netflix to stream lower quality video, which saves on data usage and keeps your network free for other bandwidth-heavy tasks.
How to Stop Netflix From Automatically Playing the Next Episode
By default, Netflix will automatically play the next episode in a television series, which is great for TV show marathons. But not everyone wants a new episode to automatically start playing at the end of each viewing session. Here’s how to turn off the Netflix auto-play feature.
Attention Cord-Cutters: How to Watch the Super Bowl Online
The NFL Super Bowl is one of the most-watched events each year, and watching the game online is now easier than ever. Here’s how cord-cutters can watch today’s game from their Mac, PC, and mobile devices, along with some info for fans outside the United States.
Amazon Streaming Device To Be Unveiled Next Wednesday
After years of rumors, Amazon is set to announce its own living room streaming device next week in New York. The device is expected to support video streaming from the company’s own Instant Video library and third party services and may even feature a Bluetooth controller for Android games.
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Apple and Comcast Reportedly in Talks for Future Streaming Service
Apple’s rumored plans to strike a deal with Time Warner Cable were spoiled by the Comcast merger. But now sources claim that Apple is pursuing a similar deal with Comcast, which would give the company preferred bandwidth to reach customers for a future Apple television product.
Plex Unveils Chromecast Enhancements with Music and Photo Support and High Bitrate Video Streaming
Popular media software Plex is out with some big updates to its Chromecast player this week. New features include music and photo support, better streaming with support for higher bitrate video, and content mirroring to allow users to see media library details on the big screen.
Twitch for Xbox One Coming March 11, Same Day as Titanfall Launch
Since the launch of the Xbox One last November, gamers have been anxiously waiting for Microsoft to add Twitch support to its latest console. Today, Twitch and Microsoft announced that the wait is nearly over, and that full Twitch integration is coming to the Xbox One as part of a system update on March 11th, just in time for the launch of Titanfall.
Twitch Now Hosting 1M Game Broadcasters a Month, Ranked 4th in Traffic
Game streaming service Twitch continues to grow in popularity. The company announced today that more than 1 million gamers are broadcasting their exploits each month, making it fourth overall in peak Internet usage in the United States.
AFC Fans Rejoice! CBS to Live Stream its NFL Playoff Games for Free
Great news for AFC football fans: CBS Sports will live stream every NFL playoff game on the network’s schedule this season for free to PCs, Macs, smartphones, and tablets. No paywall or cable subscription required; just log on to the CBS Sports website with a modern browser to check out all of the games, starting this Sunday.
Netflix Now Offering $6.99 Single-Stream Plan for New Subscribers
Netflix is doing everything it can to attract new subscribers to its more cost-effective streaming-only service, and so it is currently testing a new cheaper entry-level service tier. The $6.99 single-stream-only plan knocks a dollar off of the previous two-stream price, but it’s currently only available for new subscribers.