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Media Decoder Blog: Netflix Strategy Prompts Backlash

The company’s decision to split into two businesses has customers complaining that it is treating them badly.

 

Hulu sale at risk even as new bids are due

Hulu sale at risk even as new bids are due

The auction of online video site Hulu has been slowed by recent developments which could derail it completely, according to sources familiar with the process.

 

[Updated] Netflix clamps down on account sharing; additional streams now cost a premium

If you're a seasoned Netflix instant streaming user, it may surprise you to know that the company has always had an official policy of limiting the number of simultaneous streams you're using. Now, Netflix has made that policy more concrete by producing an error message if you attempt to access your streaming account when it is already in use.

 

Akamai rides Happy Cloud to speed up game downloads

Akamai rides Happy Cloud to speed up game downloads

Happy Cloud, a start-up which is trying to speed up game downloads and make them almost instantly playable like streaming gaming services using progressive download technology, has partnered with content delivery network Akamai to boost its performance and make games playable within a couple minutes.

 

Hulu jumps into original programming with Spurlock

Hulu, the online video service that primarily shows reruns from major broadcasters, is getting into the business of original programming.

 

Apple Explores Hulu Bid

Apple Explores Hulu Bid

Apple is in the early stages of examining Hulu LLC, a video-streaming pioneer that is being considered for sale by its owners.

 

Netflix to stream movies, shows in Latin America

Netflix is expanding its movie and TV show streaming service into 43 countries throughout Latin America in the online movie rental company's largest international expansion yet.

 

Yahoo approaches Hulu about possible acquisition

Yahoo approaches Hulu about possible acquisition

Yahoo Inc. recently approached Hulu to discuss a possible acquisition of the popular online video service, according to a person with knowledge of the matter.

 

Hulu Could Be For Sale

The Wall Street Journal is reporting that Hulu has been approached with an offer to buy the company. Right now it is unclear who the offer is from but CNBC’s Julia Boorstin tweets it is not from Google.

 

Pandora's stock retreats to below IPO price

Buyer's remorse already may be setting in for some investors in Internet radio station Pandora Media....

Senh: The company hasn't turned a profit, but people are still investing?

 

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