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Netflix will launch web site redesign for television users over the next two weeks.

New original series have helped Netflix gain more than two million U.S. subscribers and surpass HBO membership.

HBO CEO Richard Plepler says that the HBO GO model could soon evolve into a more open service akin to Netflix.

Following a successful debut in the UK, Roku is releasing its Roku 2 XD and flagship Roku 2 XS in Canada. The devices offer easy access to multimedia services including Netflix, Crackle, Pandora and even games such as Angry Birds.

Roku has unveiled the streaming stick, which is as tiny as a USB flash drive, on Wednesday, with all the functionality of set-top box, including Wi-Fi, processor, and memory. This device will be showcased at CES (Consumer Electronics Show) 2012 in Las Vegas next week.

Since, Apple has cleared the first hurdle in gaining enough traction for its product, the iPhone maker needs to generate material revenue from Apple TV to justify its investment.

Apple TV and Roku looking at a million connected TV devices sold; Google TV not looking as promising.

Mark Cuban, CEO of HDNet, calls over the top video a complimentary service, not a replacement to cable or satellite.

Hulu has announced the launch of its Hulu Plus subscription service, shaving $2 off from the preview price at $9.99 showcased in July.

The Roku Box - an Internet-to TV device - has now added a feature that allows users to access sites like Facebook, Pandora and Flickr from the Roku Box.

Netflix Inc Chief Financial Officer Barry McCarthy said on Wednesday it plans to offer its online streaming service on a stand-alone basis.

Netflix Inc Chief Financial Officer Barry McCarthy said on Wednesday it plans to offer its online streaming service on a stand-alone basis. We're likely to do that in the foreseeable future, McCarthy said at the Jefferies 5th annual Internet and Media conference in New York. Netflix customers currently pay a fixed monthly subscription fee for access to the company's popular by-mail DVD servi...

Netflix rose on Tuesday after announcing the online movie rental service introduced of a new device allowing subscribers to watch Internet video on their televisions.