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The Only Certain Things in Life: Netflix & Taxes
With the entertainment economy constantly evolving, tax law has tried to find its footing in the multi-billion-dollar video streaming industry, but are utility taxes the answer? Pasadena, CA seems to think so.
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Net Neutrality – President Obama’s Mission to Ban Internet Gatekeeping
POSTED BY Nico Pingaro President Obama made an effort to secure net neutrality calling on the United States Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to ensure and protect that neutrality. President Obama stated, “I believe the FCC should create a new set of rules protecting Net neutrality and ensuring that neither the cable company nor the phone… Read More Net Neutrality – President Obama’s Mission to Ban Internet Gatekeeping
Popcorn Time Pirated Movies App as Threat to Netflix
POSTED BY Linda Vo In a recent letter to its shareholders, Netflix addressed its growing concerns with Popcorn Time, a popular app that provides online streaming of pirated movies and television shows. Available across every major computer and smartphone operating system platform, the app is so popular that it is often called “the Netflix for… Read More Popcorn Time Pirated Movies App as Threat to Netflix
Netflix Refuses ISP Restrictions
POSTED BY Alex Zamenof Earlier this year, Netflix and Comcast announced a special arrangement that the two have entered into: namely, that Netflix streaming will be faster for people who have Comcast as their ISP. In a recent article, I found a fantastic description that breaks down exactly how video traffic on the internet works:… Read More Netflix Refuses ISP Restrictions
Netflix Refuses ISP Restrictions
POSTED BY Alex Zamenhof Earlier this month, Netflix and Comcast announced a special arrangement that the two have entered into: namely, that Netflix streaming will be faster for people who have Comcast as their ISP. In a recent article, I found a fantastic description that breaks down exactly how video traffic on the internet works:… Read More Netflix Refuses ISP Restrictions
Netflix’s Use of Pirating Websites
POSTED by Stephanie Surette Does it make sense for media giants to monitor pirating websites for their own profit? In a New York Times article, the author discusses how Netflix has admitted to reviewing piracy websites to gauge consumer interest in shows before committing to purchase them. The company reviews pirating websites to see what… Read More Netflix’s Use of Pirating Websites