Back in 2007, before Netflix was the streaming powerhouse that it is today, the company was working on its own set-top box that would be competing with the likes of the Apple TV and the Roku. The company spent a lot of time and money on the device’s development, and was actually so close to releasing… Continue reading Netflix was one step away from launching its own set-top box
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More than half of American internet users watch Netflix
YouTube has been the king of video streaming for years, but it looks like Netflix has stolen the crown, at least in the United States. According to a survey from RBC Capital Markets, more than half of American internet users have watched movies or television shows on Netflix in the past twelve months, which is slightly more… Continue reading More than half of American internet users watch Netflix
Netflix will spend around $5 billion on content in 2016
It’s safe to say that Netflix’s push into original content has been an immense success, and the company has been putting tons of resources into pushing out as much premium content as it can. In fact, the company wants to surpass HBO in that regard by pouring somewhere around $5 billion into content next year,… Continue reading Netflix will spend around $5 billion on content in 2016
TV networks are cutting back on commercials to compete with Netflix
You don’t even need to use Netflix to feel the effect it’s having on traditional television anymore. In order to combat the ever-growing number of people cutting their cords and switching to online streaming services like Netflix, a number of television networks have decided to start cutting back on commercials. The days of being able to… Continue reading TV networks are cutting back on commercials to compete with Netflix
Netflix wants to create its own anime and Bollywood shows
Netflix has tons of different content for tons of different people, but it’s looking to diversify its content offerings even further. According to CEO Reed Hastings, the company actually wants to start creating its own Bollywood original shows to appeal to more viewers, and is also looking to get into the anime business as well. Anime… Continue reading Netflix wants to create its own anime and Bollywood shows
Netflix wants to start making some Vice-like news documentaries
It looks like HBO isn’t the only one that needs to watch its back for Netflix, as the company will apparently begin offering Vice-like content in the near future. A recent interview with some Netflix executives left little doubt that the company will be competing directly with Vice within the next couple of years, meaning we should start… Continue reading Netflix wants to start making some Vice-like news documentaries