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Remember that video of Amazon using drone technology to deliver your packages quickly? Netflix decided to poke fun at them for the project, producing their own parody of non-streaming delivery. Watch the video below and let us know what you think!
Dish Network, who operates around 300 of the Blockbuster stores announced today that it will close all of the video rental chain’s remaining U.S. stores, as well as it’s DVD by mail business by early 2014 attributing the move to more consumers switching to streaming and other digital alternatives.
“This is not an easy decision, yet consumer demand is clearly moving to digital distribution of video entertainment,” said Joseph P. Clayton, Dish president and CEO. “Despite our closing of the physical distribution elements of the business, we continue to see value in the Blockbuster brand, and we expect to leverage that brand as we continue to expand our digital offerings.”
However, stores that operate as licensed franchises will be able to remain open and operate under the Blockbuster name. Blockbuster by mail will end in December.
This move probably makes Netflix, Amazon and Redbox very happy, and we suppose they will be offering specials soon to gather up as much of the old Blockbuster customers as they can. Were you a Blockbuster Subscriber, in store or by mail? Will you switch to another provider? If so, which one? Let us know in the comments below!
Quickie tech Tuesday today: Amazon.com has announced that members of their prime delivery service now have the ability, for no extra cost, to stream over 5000 movies and TV shows direct to their PC, MAC, or internet compatible TVs or Devices. Yes, at no additional cost.
Prime members currently enjoy upgraded 2 day shipping on many of their Amazon purchases, so the instant streaming is just another bonus. If you are already an Amazon Prime member and go to the Amazon.com website, you will be greeted with the below:
If you do not currently have a Prime Membership, the cost is $79, with your first month free as a trial.
What do you think? Will you join Amazon Prime to get this bonus? Will this hit Netflix where it hurts? Leave us a comment below! Also, if you do decide to become a Prime Member, please remember to click through the Amazon Links here (in the FORUM) at the Yak so they will know who sent you!