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Tag Archives: Netflix
Video: Netflix CEO Apologizes for Handling of Price Hike, Announces DVD-by-Mail Spinoff
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In a video that is unlikely to wind up in any Netflix user's queue, Netflix CEO Reed Hastings is apologizing to his customers for raising prices recently. He also announced that Netflix is spinning off its DVD-by-mail service and naming … Continue reading
Netflix: Increased Prices, Damaging Deal News, and Big Stock Drop All in One Day
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In July, after the infamous Netflix price hike for those customers who want the option of both streaming movies online and receiving DVDs in the mail, some tech pundits told KQED Radio's Michael Krasny that the Los Gatos company's new … Continue reading
Audio: Netflix Says Expected Some Customers to Leave Over Price Hike; Analysis of the Move
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The infamous Netflix price hike was discussed today on KQED Radio's Forum program. The show is archived here. The Los Gatos-based company, which in the past has generated much joy at the mailbox from people who like movies or just … Continue reading
Morning Splash: Bernanke Warns of Calamity; Grand Jury Slams Oakland Bldg Services; Backlash Against Netflix
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Tensions Escalate as Stakes Grow in Fiscal Clash (NY Times) The Federal Reserve chairman, Ben S. Bernanke, warned on Wednesday of a “huge financial calamity” if President Obama and the Republicans cannot agree on a budget deal that allows the … Continue reading
Comic Strip: "The State of the Web"
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From The Oatmeal, some comics' commentary on "The State of the Web," including panels on Facebook, Google, Apple, Yahoo!, and Netflix.
Netflix Earnings Are Boffo; Shares Up 10% After Hours
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From AP: Netflix's video subscription service reeled in another 3.1 million customers during the fourth quarter to help deliver a performance that was better than analysts anticipated. The results announced Wednesday are the latest evidence of Netflix's increasingly important role … Continue reading
