Long overdue, the United States has finally loosened its trade embargo on Cuba. While it doesn’t … Netflix is coming to CubaRead more
streaming video
Streaming video to my devices: Plex, Roku Streaming Stick, and my Mac
For several years, I’ve used my Xbox 360 as a way to stream video from my … Streaming video to my devices: Plex, Roku Streaming Stick, and my MacRead more
Wow, what a fire sale: Blockbuster Video finally goes bust
As my jab at their old ad slogan indicates, Blockbuster Video’s finally heading for the big … Wow, what a fire sale: Blockbuster Video finally goes bustRead more
How to (legally) watch Super Bowl XLVII online
This Sunday, February 3, brings the annual airing of the US’ most-watched television program of the … How to (legally) watch Super Bowl XLVII onlineRead more
Streaming the 2012 Summer Olympics: NBC’s not winning the gold for Android users
This weekend, I worked on setting up my smartphone and laptop to watch NBC’s streaming coverage … Streaming the 2012 Summer Olympics: NBC’s not winning the gold for Android usersRead more
The 2012 state of “cutting the cord”: is it feasible to cancel cable?
I last wrote about “cutting the cord,” a.k.a. canceling cable for alternate services (Netflix, DVDs, etc.) … The 2012 state of “cutting the cord”: is it feasible to cancel cable?Read more
Hulu plans on being tied to a cable subscription?!
News came several days ago that video viewing site Hulu is now considering requiring a cable … Hulu plans on being tied to a cable subscription?!Read more
Tech thoughts: Netflix keeps DVDs, loses Qwikster branding
Earlier this week, Netflix announced that it was reversing course on spinning off the DVD division … Tech thoughts: Netflix keeps DVDs, loses Qwikster brandingRead more
Tech thoughts: Qwikster versus the public library, or Redbox in morning, Netflix take warning
This week’s big media news is the announcement late Sunday night (?!) that Netflix will be … Tech thoughts: Qwikster versus the public library, or Redbox in morning, Netflix take warningRead more
Cable TV alternatives
Lately I’ve been looking over what I’ve been spending on my cable bill. After being notified … Cable TV alternativesRead more