Okay, it's still kind of sitting in the rumours phase, but it appears HBO is finally ready to launch their standalone subscription streaming service (supposedly called HBO Now). For many cord-cutters (meaning those of us who have cancelled our traditional cable television services) HBO was reason enough to hold out, particularly for fans of certain HBO programming (Game of … [Read more...] about HBO to Offer Standalone Streaming Service for $15/month
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Twitch Eliminates Topless and Sexually Suggestive Streaming
Unfortunately for all of you that had weekend plans to strip down before broadcasting videos of your gaming exploits, Twitch has updated their Rules of Conduct. Inspired by their new owners at family-friendly Amazon, this adjustment likely shouldn't come as a surprise. It doesn't matter how good you look naked (or nearly naked), Twitch's new rules are very clear: "Nerds … [Read more...] about Twitch Eliminates Topless and Sexually Suggestive Streaming
Amazon Launches Fire TV in the UK
Consumers have been enjoying Amazon Fire TV in the US since the launch in April of this year, but now the device is also available to those waiting eagerly in the UK. Plugging the small Fire TV box into your HDTV allows for you to instantly enjoy access to services like: Netflix, Prime Instant Video, Demand 5, Spotify, Sky News, Curzon Home Cinema, YouTube, as well as low-cost … [Read more...] about Amazon Launches Fire TV in the UK
Amazon Poised to Acquire Game Streaming Service Twitch
Sources close to The Wall Street Journal are indicating that instead of Google, it is Amazon that is readying to acquire the Twitch.tv video game streaming service. Rumoured to be selling for a meagre $1 billion, Twitch.tv is considered to be a true streaming video giant. Using the service, over 50-million monthly active users are able to stream live video of themselves playing … [Read more...] about Amazon Poised to Acquire Game Streaming Service Twitch
YouTube Adds Tools For Content Creators
Even someone who has never stepped foot on the Internet (so to speak) knows what YouTube is. Considered to be the largest platform for video streaming and viewership in the world, YouTube is little more than the sum of its parts: each of which is uploaded by a content creator. Today at Vidcon, the company launched YouTube Creator Studio as a means to deliver a wide range of … [Read more...] about YouTube Adds Tools For Content Creators
OverDrive Launches Free Roku Channel
Soon users will be able to watch or listen to audiobooks via their TV thanks to the recent tie-up between OverDrive and Roku. This will open up another medium to access audiobooks, and a popular one at that considering Roku’s reach among the masses (the company recently revealed it has shipped more than 8 million devices in the US). Such a move will also act to boost … [Read more...] about OverDrive Launches Free Roku Channel
OverDrive’s Digital Book Mobile Goes on Tour
Just as exciting as the news that any 80s hair band is going on the road, OverDrive announced this morning that its digital bookmobile is kicking off a North American tour tomorrow, with its first stops lining up on the West coast. This is the sixth year that the 18-wheeler sized virtual library will roll out to schools and public libraries, giving demos of what digital reading … [Read more...] about OverDrive’s Digital Book Mobile Goes on Tour