Get Excited Sports Fans: Super Bowl 2012 to Be Streamed Online


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Super Bowl 2012 Live Stream

Did you ditch cable TV in 2011? Don't worry about missing one of the biggest sports events of the year — the Super Bowl will be streamed online at NBCSports.com and NFL.com. Online viewers will also get the chance to see multiple camera angles and DVR-like controls in order to rewind exciting and important plays. What's more, if you have NFL Mobile from Verizon, you can stream the game on your Read more

Your Holiday Digital Music DJ Guide


Updated 12/25/11 10:35 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Online Music Websites

To save ourselves from listening to our mom's record collection on repeat during this weekend's family gathering, we're taking on DJ duties. Forget flipping discs on a boombox; hook some powerful speakers up to a laptop and sign into these online music services to keep the party moving with new and unexpected tunes. Pandora — A classic, Pandora keeps us going through the work day with our Read more

6 Things to Know About Today's Google Music Announcement


Updated 11/16/11 5:10 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Google Music Features and News

After six months of Beta trials, Google Music gets official and becomes a fully operational cloud music platform. Available to US users, Google Music automatically syncs an entire music library across any and all devices using cloud storage. Offline listening is also available as long as the user tags the specific tracks for offline use. Adding to the storage capacity of Google Music is the Read more

What You Should Know About the Google TV Update


Updated 10/28/11 11:45 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Google TV Update

Google officially announced its update for the Google TV platform today, which will make the service a smoother and more beautiful experience for users. Amongst the big changes, Google TV now has a simple interface for scrolling through apps and shows, while the home screen can be customized with your favorite content. Additionally, searching for shows is easier across the Internet and your cable Read more

Netflix Alternatives to Online Streaming


Updated 09/23/11 10:24 AM · Posted by · 1 comment

Netflix Streaming Alternatives

Netflix recently shocked its customers by announcing that it would split its streaming and DVD rental company in half, essentially forcing customers to deal with two separate subscriptions — Netflix for streaming, and newly founded company Quickster for DVDs. Netflix's recent price bump may have angered customers, but this move has sent loyal movie watchers over the edge. GeekSugar Twitter Read more

Miramax Adds More Streaming Video Options to Facebook


Updated 08/22/11 11:30 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Stream Movies and TV Online

Good news for those wishing to stream movies online: Hollywood movie studio Miramax joins the streaming media crowd with the launch of a Facebook app called Miramax eXperience. For $3, rent any of the available movies, like Pulp Fiction and Kill Bill (in addition to previously mentioned Doctor Who episodes) for commercial free viewing on Facebook, iPad, and GoogleTV. Miramax's foray into Facebook Read more

YouTube Music Gives You Playlists, Recommended Tunes


Updated 08/18/11 2:20 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Streaming Music Online and Recommendation Services

While YouTube may be your go-to destination for funny cat videos, it's also a top spot to hear music. And since music is so popular on the video-streaming site, it's now launched YouTube Music, an online destination for trending music and videos with recommended and artist-curated playlists and lists of upcoming live shows in your area. You can also find the current YouTube 100 list, which shows Read more

Recently Cut Cable or Satellite? Here's How to Stream Your Favorite Shows Online


Updated 08/16/11 12:42 PM · Posted by GeekSugar · 2 comments

How to Watch TV Online

Nearly 200,000 Americans canceled their cable or satellite subscription this quarter. This loss comes as no surprise (since cable and satellite subscriptions have been heading downward all year), and while some folks are cutting back on monthly bills due to the down economy, some are moving to online streaming options. If you're toying with the idea of canceling your outrageously priced cable Read more

Website of the Day: Digster [UPDATED]


Updated 07/27/11 6:10 PM · Posted by GeekSugar · 1 comment

Free Spotify Playlists

Update: Digster is live! For American users who became quickly addicted to music streaming and sharing service Spotify, more musical options are soon coming your way. Universal Music Group is reportedly launching a music playlist service for all Spotify users — even those with free subscriptions. Just like you or a friend would create playlists, Digster's team of employees and music Read more

A Streaming Media Customer's Guide


Updated 07/28/11 11:22 AM · Posted by GeekSugar · 1 comment

How to Stream Online Video

Walmart announced today its streaming media service, VUDU. The company bought VUDU in 2010 and has finally integrated the HD digital media rental company into the Walmart website. The service is accessible through the VUDU page on Walmart's website or from VUDU-enabled devices like certain HDTVs, Blu-ray players, or PlayStation 3. Customers do not sign up for a subscription, but rather pay per Read more