Fifty years ago this month, President John F. Kennedy gave a name to his idea to send Americans abroad "to encourage mutual understanding between Americans and other cultures of the world." A look at the numbers behind the venerable Peace Corps.READ»
Kiosk powerhouse Redbox announced it will offer video games in addition to movies, marking a new trend in the rental industry that Netflix may mimic.READ»
In an interview, Reed Hastings made a joke that some (humorless and over-sensitive types) have taken as anti-American. He was forced to apologize, but dropped a hint about Netflix's future in the process.READ»
The video rental giant finally files for Chapter 11. If only it had bought Netflix for $50 million in 2000! Here are the key moments in the downfall.READ»
As if you needed more evidence that streaming video is putting the smackdown on physical media, Netflix's quarterly report shows more and more of its customers choose to stream.READ»
[Click refresh for updates and log in for the fastest feed]News Update: Apple's iPhone 4 Screen is Better Than Your Retinas
2:55 ApplauseThat's the end. Jobs thanks the iPhone 4 team, and wraps it up.Thanks to everyone who tuned ...READ»
Why Blockbuster's 28-day advantage, "additional daily rates" (don't call 'em late fees), and stay-the-course CEO may not be enough to save the video rental giant.READ»
Indie film buffs rejoice: Netflix announced it has secured agreements to stream films from several independent and foreign film companies, including The Criterion Collection, Gravitas Ventures, Kino Lorber, Music Box Films, ...READ»
Netflix's CEO just confirmed one long-hoped-for rumor: Netflix will be on the iPhone. It just won't be coming soon. Before the company tackles the tricky business of 3G broadband streaming, it's aiming to get on the other screens in your life.READ»
Hurry and take advantage of this exclusive Fast Company offer--a full year, that's 10 issues of Fast Company magazine for only $12.97. Your first issue will ship tomorrow (the next business day) and you'll receive continuous ...READ»
Netflix [NFLX] is considering a feature that would stream cable TV to its users. Wait a minute: wasn't Hulu supposed to be the Web's cable-killer?
The new feature gained exposure by way of a survey distributed to current Netflix ...READ»
Schools That Think
By Sara Terry
Loren Brinton graduates this June from the Rocky Mountain School of Expeditionary Learning in Denver, Colorado. When he looks back on the events that shaped his four years of high school, he won't ...READ»
What is it about Netflix? This past summer, I was standing around at a stereotypical New York loft party, angling to attack the cheese tray, when this woman starts talking about Netflix. She wouldn't let me get to the Brie until I ...READ»
Everyone agrees: Education is essential for the future of the new economy. Everyone agrees: The public education system needs reform. No one agrees on how to do it. Here are four models for the future.READ»
Netflix, the mail-order film rental giant, has set up a customer service call-center. No longer will customers be relegated to the Internet to get their problems solved. Under competitive pressure from Blockbuster, Netflix ...READ»
Hey bosses, Are you having trouble recruiting and retaining top-notch talent? Maybe you're not giving your employees enough autonomy.
Employees at online movie retailer Netflix are allowed to take as much vacation time as they ...READ»
Where'd you watch your last movie? In the theater? On TV? It's increasingly likely that you watched it from your couch, after you pulled the DVD out of an envelope delivered by the U.S. Postal Service. And -- to Blockbuster’s ...READ»
