Player FM makes podcasts look cool again
Player FM. wants to make it easier to consume podcasts across different devices: The web-based curation and playback platform was launched by former Googler Michael Mahemoff just a few days ago, but Mahemoff is already thinking about bringing new ad formats and micropayments to podcasts.
Netflix launches sexy new web-based video player
Netflix just launched a new video player for web-based viewing, and it's hot: Viewers can preview all other episodes while watching an episode of a TV show, the player allows seamless size changes and the overall design is much slicker than before.
Google launches Schemer app for the iPhone
Google just launched an iOS app for its other social network: iPhone users can now access the social activity service Schemer with an app that allows them to find things to do and share those plans with their friends. The app closely mimics its Android cousin.
Holy moly: Netflix clocks 42B API requests per month
Netflix saw close to 42 billion API requests in January. The company originally released its API with third-party developers and their quirky mashups in mind, but these days, most of these requests come from Netflix's own apps on mobile and connected devices. 
Hillcrest Labs open sources Kylo TV browser
Hillcrest Labs' Kylo browser for TV viewing on home theater PCs is going open source: The company released the source code for the browser under the Mozilla Public License, hoping that others will pick up some of the development of the TV-optimized browser platform.
Ikea TV to run YouTube, Vimeo, Dailymotion apps
Ikea's Uppleva TV solution, which combines a Smart TV with living room furniture, will launch in select retail locations in Europe next month. Some of the apps available on the device at launch will offer access to services like YouTube, Vimeo, Dailymotion and TuneIn radio.
YouTube’s content explosion: 60 hours of video every minute
“More video is uploaded to YouTube in one month than the 3 major US TV networks created in 60 years.” Hunter Walk, YouTube Director of Product Management, Google in a tweet. Google told TechCrunch Monday that YouTube users now upload 60 hours of video every minute. [...]
Whatever happened to Brightcove’s China ambitions?
Brightcove used to have significant staff in China, and was looking to expand in the country as late as March 2010 - but left China head over heels later that year. What's left is Brightcove's staff, now working for a local competitor, and the question: What happened?
Netflix adds Queen, Korn, The Beatles, Nirvana & more
Netflix has added dozens of concert videos and music documentaries from artists like Alice Cooper, Jethro Tull, Ray Charles, Deep Purple, Korn, The Beatles and others to its catalog. Does this mean that Netflix is now going to compete with sites like Wolfgang's Vault or Vevo?
Roku goes on sale in Canada
Roku is officially starting to sell its devices in Canada: The company will initially make two devices available for pre-order through its own site as well as online retailers this week. The boxes will pop up in stores later this month.
Will the next Apple TV be launched with Dish or DirecTV?
Apple may decide not to reinvent the wheel for any upcoming Apple TV product. Instead of offering access to integrated live TV feeds, it may partner with existing pay TV operators. Best suited for this kind of partnership may just be Dish or DirecTV.
Google+ redesign foreshadows app platform
Google gave its Google+ platform a significant facial lift Wednesday morning, simplifying access to some of its core functions with a new sidebar. Right now, it only hosts a half dozen Google+ shortcuts, but eventually, it could be come a launchpad for third-party apps.
