Netflix will place its Watch Instantly streaming-movie service on TiVo’s Internet-connected set-top boxes.

Netflix says its profit rose 4 percent, helped by an increase in subscriptions and the introduction of a device that allows customers to stream video directly to their TVs.

The resiliency of cable in the Internet age is remarkable considering that prices have risen 77 percent since 1996.

The resiliency of cable in the Internet age is all the more remarkable that prices have risen 77 percent since 1996, roughly double the rate of inflation.

The resiliency of cable in the Internet age is all the more remarkable that prices have risen 77 percent since 1996, roughly double the rate of inflation.

Complaining about bad customer service is such a sport now that it should be an Olympic event. But how did we get there?

This week, Roku and Netflix unveiled a little $100 box that delivers movies directly to your TV — for free — with a regular Netflix membership.

This week, Roku and Netflix unveiled a little $100 box that delivers movies directly to your TV — for free — with a regular Netflix membership.

Netflix, which will begin marketing the device on Tuesday, will not charge customers beyond their normal subscription fee.

Many agree that Blockbuster needs a change in order to beef up profits, but few agree with its proposal to acquire the consumer electronics retailer Circuit City.