Below are the most recent 17 friends' journal entries.

Thursday, May 31st, 2012
hackingnetflix	11:54p	Netflix Updates Free iPad, iPhone & iPod Touch App http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/HackingNetflix/~3/aFvDEjpJzbU/netflix-updates-free-ipad-iphone-ipod-touch-app-.html http://www.hackingnetflix.com/2012/06/netflix-updates-free-ipad-iphone-ipod-touch-app-.html Netflix again updated the free iPad, iPhone and iPod Touch app with several key changes, as announced on the Netflix blog. The changes include: A look and feel more consistent with the Netflix browse experience in our mobile applications  Larger, more separated play controls appropriate for how people use these devices  Better exploration during video play with thumbnail images on the scrub bar  Easy access for audio/subtitles settings and other existing player features  In Canada we also added easier "do not share" capability for Facebook-connected members The most important change is allowing the user to select only WIFI streaming to prevent cellular data usage. (Comment on this)
hackingnetflix	10:09p	Interesting Earrings Made From Netflix Envelopes http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/HackingNetflix/~3/onNVwZJoSvw/interesting-earrings-made-from-netflix-envelopes.html http://www.hackingnetflix.com/2012/06/interesting-earrings-made-from-netflix-envelopes.html I've seen some interesting things done with Netflix envelopes (Netflix origami, for example), but these Netflix envelope earrings are a really creative use of the part of the envelope that is usually discarded. via Netflix on Twitter. (Comment on this)
hackingnetflix	9:57p	Netflix Ready for IPv6 Launch on June 8th, 2012 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/HackingNetflix/~3/jH5tcVXxdSI/netflix-ready-for-ipv6-launch-on-june-8th-2012.html http://www.hackingnetflix.com/2012/06/netflix-ready-for-ipv6-launch-on-june-8th-2012.html Josh Evans, Netflix's director of streaming infrastructure, announced on the Netflix Tech Blog that Netflix is ready for the upcoming IPv6 launch on June 8th. As you may know, the world is quickly running out of available IPv4 addresses. Some basic math highlights why. IPv4 addresses are limited to a 32-bit address space. This means that there are roughly 4 billion possible addresses on the internet. To put this into perspective, there were roughly 7 billion people on the planet in 2011. This equates to less than one IP address per person, which is not sufficient for the needs of a global internet community and supporting infrastructure. Enter IPv6, the next-generation Internet protocol, which has a 128-bit address space. This equates to ~4.8×1028 addresses for each of those seven billion people alive in 2011. This is more than enough for you to have IP addresses for your computer, mobile phone, connected TV, refrigerator, toaster, and coffee maker with room to spare. Evans notes that Netflix customers don't have to do anything to prepare for IPv6, and they'll soon share technical details of the rollout. (Comment on this)
hackingnetflix	8:57p	Amazon Rolls Out Xbox 360 App with Watchlist; Amazon & LoveFilm Add More Titles http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/HackingNetflix/~3/Y_ZX61o2s8U/amazon-rolls-out-xbox-360-app-with-watchlist-amazon-lovefilm-add-more-titles.html http://www.hackingnetflix.com/2012/05/amazon-rolls-out-xbox-360-app-with-watchlist-amazon-lovefilm-add-more-titles.html Amazon continues to add device support and has launched an Xbox 360 streaming app with Whispersync syncing between devices, and a "Watchlist" feature, similar to Netflix's queue. Amazon also added more Paramount titles including Nacho Libre, Mission Impossible 3, A Clear and Present Danger, and more. [via Engadget and Engadget]. Home Media Magazine reports that Amazon's LoveFilm UK service signed an exclusive streaming deal with Universal for the second pay-TV window: Universal movies include Kick-Ass, Despicable Me, American Reunion, Battleship, Senna, It’s Complicated, Nanny McPhee Returns, Leap Year, Green Zone, The Wolfman, Robin Hood, Scott Pilgrim vs The World, The American, Paul, Fast And Furious 5, Bridesmaids, Johnny English Reborn, Snow White and the Huntsman, Bourne Legacy, Dr Seuss: The Lorax and Safe House, among others. Tidbit from the story: LoveFilm has more than 2 million streaming customers and more than 100,000 titles in the first pay-TV window.  (Comment on this)
Wednesday, May 30th, 2012
library_mofo [ bookdweeb ]	10:06a	Digital mofo ( You are about to view content that may not be appropriate for minors. ) Current Mood: irritated (Comment on this)
Sunday, May 27th, 2012
hackingnetflix	10:12p	Netflix New Releases for May 29th, 2012 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/HackingNetflix/~3/6ye8_4ZIRSs/netflix-new-releases-for-may-29th-2012.html http://www.hackingnetflix.com/2012/05/netflix-new-releases-for-may-29th-2012.html Here's the full list of new DVD releases this week (detailed list): Man on a Ledge, Coriolanus, Goon, Flicka 3, Hello Lonesome, We Need to Talk About Kevin, 96 Minutes, Gone, The Aggression Scale, Sing Your Song, Ultrasuede: In Search of Halston, and UFC 144: Edgar vs. Henderson.  Interesting streaming releases include Henry's Crime, Mob Wives, new episodes of Jersey Shore, new episodes of Bridezillas, new episodes of Punkin Chunkin', Tripping Forward, Jack's Back, Red Team, The Serpent's Kiss, Fambul Tok, Classic Albums: The Who: Who's Next, Classic Albums: Elvis Presley, and Classic Albums: Elton John: Goodbye Yellow Brick Road. (Comment on this)
Saturday, May 26th, 2012
hackingnetflix	11:32p	Netflix TiVo Update: Netflix (& YouTube) May Not be Available for up to 6 Hours http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/HackingNetflix/~3/kBGNuxkR8ig/netflix-tivo-update-netflix-youtube-may-not-be-available-for-up-to-6-hours.html http://www.hackingnetflix.com/2012/05/netflix-tivo-update-netflix-youtube-may-not-be-available-for-up-to-6-hours.html If you're finally getting the TiVo Netflix update installed, be aware that you might have to wait for up to 6 hours after the update to access Netflix. TiVo posted a notice about the update on the TiVo support page: Announcements & alerts TiVo Premiere customers: After upgrading to software version 20.2.1.1, you may not be able to access Netflix or YouTube for up to six hours. For more information, please visit the following troubleshooting articles: YouTube on TiVo and Netflix on TiVo boxes. Thanks to Robyn for sending this in. (Comment on this)
hackingnetflix	8:42a	What Are You Watching on DVD or Streaming This Holiday Weekend? http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/HackingNetflix/~3/gY65d339LBA/what-are-you-watching-on-dvd-or-streaming-this-holiday-weekend.html http://www.hackingnetflix.com/2012/05/what-are-you-watching-on-dvd-or-streaming-this-holiday-weekend.html I'm wondering what you're watching this holiday weekend on DVD or streaming (I'm always interested in something new to watch).  Paste Magazine posted a list of the top 50 titles on Netflix streaming, and some of the titles that stand out includeThe Bicycle Thief, Chariots of Fire, One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest, Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind, Drive, Whale Rider, True Grit, The Big Lebowski, Waiting for "Superman", Brokeback Mountain, Good Will Hunting, The Last Emperor, Memento, The Constant Gardener, Donnie Darko, Winter's Bone, Snatch, and Metropolis Restored. via the Unofficial Netflix Streaming blog. (Comment on this)
Friday, May 25th, 2012
library_mofo [ notthemonica ]	3:58p	Frequently have hoof in mouth - don't need yours ( You are about to view content that may not be appropriate for minors. ) Current Mood: annoyed (7 Comments |Comment on this)
Thursday, May 24th, 2012
hackingnetflix	12:27a	Does Netflix Need More 3rd Party Applications? http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/HackingNetflix/~3/-VCSOWwsHqI/does-netflix-need-more-3rd-party-applications.html http://www.hackingnetflix.com/2012/05/does-netflix-need-more-3rd-party-applications.html Netflix has had a developer API for years, and a number of developers have created interesting applications like InstantWatcher and Feedfliks (you can view a directory of apps at http://developer.netflix.com/api_gallery). Hamish McKenzie from PandoDaily thinks Netflix needs more applications, like Spotify: Spotify’s real killer play – just like Facebook’s – is that it is a platform for third-party apps that dramatically improve the experience. That is what Netflix is missing. Netflix already promotes third-party apps, but they all live outside the Netflix platform. Users have to download them and add them to whatever device they’re using to view Netflix content. That’s fine, but casual users like me are never going to go to that effort. And, to be honest, I only found out about those apps through doing research for this post. Did you know Netflix had 3rd party apps? What type of Netflix application would you like to see? (Comment on this)
Wednesday, May 23rd, 2012
hackingnetflix	12:37a	Netflix Enhances Video Streaming & Fixes Bugs on Android App http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/HackingNetflix/~3/fVYqpb9Mw1U/netflix-enhances-video-streaming-fixes-bugs-on-android-app.html http://www.hackingnetflix.com/2012/05/netflix-enhances-video-streaming-fixes-bugs-on-android-app.html Netflix updated the Android client, and the release notes say the update enhances playback on phones & tablets, improves stability and fixes bugs. Netflix also posted manual update installation instructions with a link to the APK file: If you are having problems updating your application, you can update your device manually by opening your mobile browser and going to this URL: http://tinyurl.com/nflx180 Once the application is downloaded please tap on it and follow the instructions to install this application. In some cases you may have to allow applications from untrusted sources to be installed. via Android Community. (Comment on this)
hackingnetflix	12:24a	Netflix Co-Founder Marc Randolf Joins Getable Board http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/HackingNetflix/~3/3ooMJ4TLrcc/netflix-co-founder-marc-randolf-joins-getable-board.html http://www.hackingnetflix.com/2012/05/netflix-co-founder-marc-randolf-joins-getable-board.html TechCrunch reports that Netflix co-founder Marc Randolf has joined the board of Getable. That’s why the startup is today announcing that Marc Randolph, the co-founder and visionary behind Netflix will be joining Templeton and Collaborative Fund Founder Craig Shapiro on the startup’s board of directors. Obviously, this will not be Randolph’s first experience with online rental platforms, having been at least partially responsible for the video rental industry moving online, much to Blockbuster’s chagrin. He also currently serves on the board of BookRenter.com and has invested in P2P car rental marketplace, Getaround. “The idea of shared access is a concept I first embraced at Netflix,” Randolph said in a statement.“I’ve since had the chance to deepen this commitment through my involvement with Getaround, BookRenter, and Quintess. Getable brings the same kind of access to consumer products, everything from tuxedos and power tools to sporting goods. Moving a traditionally offline industry online is always an exciting challenge.” (Comment on this)
hackingnetflix	12:17a	Company That Narrowly Lost The Netflix Prize Contest Now Doing $100 Million Per Year http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/HackingNetflix/~3/kCUYS1ShvlY/company-that-narrowly-lost-the-netflix-prize-contest-now-doing-100-million-per-year.html http://www.hackingnetflix.com/2012/05/company-that-narrowly-lost-the-netflix-prize-contest-now-doing-100-million-per-year.html Business Insider reports that Opera Solutions, the company that narrowly lost the Netflix Prize contest is using the recommendation technology they developed for the contest to generate more than $100 million in revenue. The scientists came up with a great recommendation engine for Netflix. Their tech tied for first place with another teams' -- and that other team submitted theirs 20 minutes earlier and took the prize. So Opera put their scientists to work creating Netflix-like algorithms for things that other businesses need: fraud detection, marketing, stock picking, risk management, procurement, etc. (Comment on this)
hackingnetflix	12:00a	Netflix Promotes Holland & Ropell in Content Roles http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/HackingNetflix/~3/TriN7cLnsow/netflix-promotes-holland-ropell-in-content-roles.html http://www.hackingnetflix.com/2012/05/netflix-promotes-holland-ropell-in-content-roles.html Netflix announced the promotion of two execs: Cindy Holland to VP of Original Content, and Jason Ropell, VP of Content Acquisition to handle TV licensing for the U.S. market. "Cindy has worked closely on every aspect of our original series launches. Given how important originals are to our future success, we are thrilled to have her in this position," said Netflix Chief Content Officer Ted Sarandos. "We are also delighted to give Jason an important role in our biggest market.  As head of our Latin American and Canadian acquisition teams over the last year, he's skillfully managed the growth of those businesses." (Comment on this)
Tuesday, May 22nd, 2012
library_mofo [ unstricken ]	11:31a	Boosting staff morale, one backstab at a time ( You are about to view content that may not be appropriate for minors. ) Current Mood: pissed off (16 Comments |Comment on this)
Monday, May 21st, 2012
hackingnetflix	12:28a	Netflix New Releases for May 22nd, 2012 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/HackingNetflix/~3/cCCDKTxwSqQ/netflix-new-releases-for-may-22nd-2012.html http://www.hackingnetflix.com/2012/05/netflix-new-releases-for-may-22nd-2012.html New Netflix DVD releases this week include (detailed list): The Woman in Black, Contraband, The Secret World of Arrietty, Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close, Pariah, Perfect Sense, Newlyweds, Black Cobra, Beyond, Carol Channing: Larger Than Life, All Inclusive, Certified Copy, and The First Beautiful Thing. Interesting streaming releases include: Drive, Dawson's Creek, London Boulevard, Severe Clear, Man on a Mission: Richard Garriott's Road to the Stars, He Was a Quiet Man, Windfall, Dragonslayer, Something Ventured, Ethos, and Heckler. (Comment on this)
Friday, May 18th, 2012
library_mofo [ terrie01 ]	10:43a	I'm trying here! ( You are about to view content that may not be appropriate for minors. ) (1 Comment |Comment on this)