Where to Watch and Get Live World Series Updates Online


Updated 10/21/11 4:40 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

How to Watch the World Series Online

It's day three of the baseball World Series with the St. Louis Cardinals and Texas Rangers duking it out for the championship title. If you can't get to a TV, sports bar, or radio to follow the game live, there are three online solutions to keep you updated on every play. MLB.tv — Due to broadcasting licensing rights, it can be difficult (or near impossible) to watch a high-quality Read more

Netflix Splits Company and Introduces Qwikster


Updated 09/19/11 12:05 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Netflix Company Splits, Qwikster Is DVD Service

Netflix cofounder and CEO Reed Hastings issued an apology for customer confusion over its new pricing structure and announced a major change to the company's DVD service. In a few weeks, DVD users will welcome to their lives Qwikster, Netflix's rebranded mail service. The CEO wrote: "We feel we need to focus on rapid improvement as streaming technology and the market evolve, without having to Read more

How to Wach Tonight's Meteor Shower Online


Updated 08/12/11 3:10 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

How to Watch the August 2011 Meteor Shower Online

Be sure to sneak in a siesta at some point today — there's a big meteor shower happening late this evening, and the light show will go on until the wee hours of Saturday morning! In what is considered to be the best meteor shower of the year, Earth is passing through a 1,000-year-old cluster of meteors called Perseids, which should allow you to be able to spot 20-30 meteors (or "falling stars") Read more

Recently Cut Cable or Satellite? Here's How to Stream Your Favorite Shows Online


Updated 08/16/11 12:42 PM · Posted by GeekSugar · 2 comments

How to Watch TV Online

Nearly 200,000 Americans canceled their cable or satellite subscription this quarter. This loss comes as no surprise (since cable and satellite subscriptions have been heading downward all year), and while some folks are cutting back on monthly bills due to the down economy, some are moving to online streaming options. If you're toying with the idea of canceling your outrageously priced cable Read more

A Streaming Media Customer's Guide


Updated 07/28/11 11:22 AM · Posted by GeekSugar · 1 comment

How to Stream Online Video

Walmart announced today its streaming media service, VUDU. The company bought VUDU in 2010 and has finally integrated the HD digital media rental company into the Walmart website. The service is accessible through the VUDU page on Walmart's website or from VUDU-enabled devices like certain HDTVs, Blu-ray players, or PlayStation 3. Customers do not sign up for a subscription, but rather pay per Read more

Facebook Gets Warner Bros. Streaming Rights


Updated 03/08/11 9:16 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Facebook Movie Streaming From Warner Bros.

Watch out Netflix, there's a new streaming site in town, and it already has upwards of 600 million users. This morning, Warner Bros. announced a new partnership with Facebook that will allow users to rent, or even buy, digital titles to stream over the social network from within fan pages. While there's only one title available now — The Dark Knight — the goal is to release more digital Read more

Netflix's Big Premiere


Updated 01/19/07 7:21 AM · Posted by BuzzSugar · 8 comments

Netflix's Big Premiere

Netflix recently unveiled its online delivery service, which will allow members to watch movies and TV shows on their PCs at no extra charge. In an interview with Reuters, Chief Executive Reed Hastings explained that the "instant viewing" feature is basically an extension of video sharing already made popular by sites like YouTube.com. Reuters reports: Its instant viewing feature, available only Read more

Geek We Love: The MPMan With a Plan


Updated 05/23/12 3:18 PM · Posted by · 2 comments

Early MP3 Players

The MPMan was short-lived, but the first MP3 player mass-marketed in the US paved the way for the portable media player revolution. Now that we've gotten to know Kane Kramer, who developed the first MP3 player, and Nathan Schulhof, who created a precursor to iPod and iTunes, it's time to take a look at the history surrounding the MPMan. Korean electronics company Saehan created and distributed Read more

5 Ways to Live Stream a Wedding


Updated 04/30/12 7:06 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

How to Live Stream a Wedding or Event Online

When a loved one can't attend your wedding, consider live streaming any part of the ceremony or festivities so far away guests can still celebrate practically in person. From video calling to live video channels, these five services enable you to live stream a wedding: Skype: One of the most well-known video-calling services, Skype is a great free option if you are just trying to include one Read more

Secrets to Saving on Your 7 Favorite Indulgences


Updated 04/13/12 6:58 PM · Posted by · 1 comment

How to Get Free Books, Magazines, Movies, and DVDs

We all have our weaknesses, and yours may be a Starbucks addiction or even an avid book reading habit. Although we advocate saving, we're also a big fan of being able to indulge on occasion. After all, if you keep denying yourself, it might be counterintuitive because you may end up buying on impulse. Here are some ways you can still enjoy your favorite purchases, yet save at the same Read more