# Streaming

All time

# streaming cash

Spotify made its debut on Wall Street and rocketed to a $30bn valuation

The company debut valuation was more than Twitter and Snapchat.

15.5k

Apr 3rd 2018, 7:52 PM

# jewel in the crown

Netflix has so cornered the streaming market it's now worth $100 BILLION

The company has 110.6 million paid subscribers across the globe.

16.0k

Jan 23rd 2018, 2:09 PM

# disneylife

Disney sets out to rival Netflix and Amazon with new family-friendly streaming app

The app, which has a huge amount of content aimed at children and parents, is available now.

8.2k

Oct 10th 2017, 3:30 PM

# tv picks

What to watch on TV tonight: Tuesday

This is the telly everyone will be talking about tomorrow.

4.3k

Jul 25th 2017, 5:00 PM

# Game of Thrones

Irish Game Of Thrones' fans are going to want these gas t-shirts

Daenerys Targaryen, mother of naggins.

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Jul 21st 2017, 4:31 PM

# sportify

With illegal streams on the rise and viewer numbers falling, is it time for a Spotify for sport?

Streaming is doing for football fans what file-sharing once did for music buyers, writes Tommy Martin.

21.7k

Apr 28th 2017, 12:05 PM

# Internet Piracy

Three popular illegal streaming sites have been blocked by Irish courts

Irish internet providers will now have to block Movie4k.to, primewire.ag and onwatchseries.to

84.6k

Apr 3rd 2017, 8:34 PM

# File Sharing

Megaupload founder Kim Dotcom to be sent to the US to face fraud trial

The FBI alleges Megaupload netted more than $175 million in criminal proceeds.

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Feb 20th 2017, 7:38 AM

# Prime Time

Netflix has a new rival as Amazon's streaming service launches in Ireland

The service will be available to Irish customers for €2.99 a month for the first six months.

27.7k

Dec 14th 2016, 11:29 AM

# Hard Drive

Netflix users can now download films and TV shows

The company says it’s working on getting ‘the bulk’ of its content downloadable.

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Nov 30th 2016, 8:13 PM

# TechGuide

Here's how you can make the image quality on Netflix better

If you’re constantly watching it on standard definition, there are a few changes you can make.

40.7k

May 25th 2016, 12:00 PM

# Your Say

Poll: Are we a society of oversharers?

Is a livestreamed birth a step too far?

16.0k

May 19th 2016, 9:56 AM

# speed limits

There are big problems with Netflix speeds on Virgin Media, but who's responsible?

The two companies aren’t being particularly clear on what or who is causing the slow streaming speeds.

48.6k

Feb 14th 2016, 9:30 AM

# heating up

Spotify doesn't seem to be fazed by Apple Music's quick growth

After reports that Apple Music now has ten million subscribers, Spotify says the second half of 2015 saw its “fastest subscriber growth ever”.

6.4k

Jan 11th 2016, 9:46 AM

# Fab Four

You'll finally be able to listen to The Beatles on Spotify this Christmas

Several other music streaming services are also making hundreds of tracks from the Fab Four available for the first time.

9.1k

Dec 23rd 2015, 12:01 PM

# big intentions

Sky has a massive plan to take over your life, not just your living room

The announcement of offline viewing and a collection of set top devices shows that it means business.

20.4k

Nov 18th 2015, 11:24 AM

# tech review

So there are two new Chromecast devices, but what's different this time?

Google has given its cheap streaming device a fresh look and created an audio version, but is there more to it than that?

25.8k

Nov 14th 2015, 8:00 PM

# Your Say

Poll: Would you sign up for YouTube's subscription plan?

What would you pay to get rid of those pesky ads?

15.5k

Oct 22nd 2015, 9:00 AM

# skip skip skip

YouTube is about to charge $10 a month to get rid of ads

And the new service, called Red, is coming to Ireland “soon.”

11.4k

Oct 21st 2015, 8:49 PM

# In The Hotseat

It looks like these guys have chosen a name for their new €220m car show

Clarkson, Hammond and May are back behind the wheel.

30.4k

Sep 17th 2015, 3:31 PM

# TechKnowHow

Here's how you can get more out of your Netflix account

Like any service, there are some features hidden away that you might not know about.

31.2k

Aug 30th 2015, 11:00 AM

# music wars

Poll: Which do you prefer? Apple Music or Spotify?

A report claimed that 48% of users abandoned the service, but Apple say the number is much lower.

26.8k

Aug 19th 2015, 7:02 PM

# shaky start

Some of Apple's most prominent fans really don't like Apple Music

And they’re going public with their criticism.

11.4k

Jul 31st 2015, 4:15 PM

# UPC

What's Amazon's impressive streaming service and why can't you get it in Ireland?

Does Netflix have any direct competition here?

77.6k

Jul 30th 2015, 12:00 PM

# heating up

So with Apple in the mix, how does the music streaming landscape look?

In short, it’s looking pretty good for the consumer.

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Jul 11th 2015, 10:00 PM

# new challenger

Apple Music is launching today. This is what you need to know

Apple wants to make a dent in the market, but it has a number of obstacles facing it in its quest for dominance.

16.6k

Jun 30th 2015, 6:05 AM

# charlie bit my finger

These are Ireland's most viewed YouTube videos

Surprisingly, there are no cat videos, but there is one called ‘Ultimate Dog Tease’.

28.1k

May 18th 2015, 12:30 AM

# Game Over

One of the first free music streaming services launched is dead

Grooveshark was founded back in 2006 but its failure to secure music rights led to its downfall.

23.5k

May 1st 2015, 1:03 PM

# listen in

Will Tidal save music? Here's the reaction to its launch so far

A group of glittering celebrity musicians launched the service last night.

19.3k

Mar 31st 2015, 5:46 PM

# tidal current

Can Jay Z's Tidal streaming service really challenge Spotify?

The new service, launched last night, has been pitched as a direct competitor to Spotify and Pandora. It’s a lot more pricey though…

11.5k

Mar 31st 2015, 10:03 AM

# not optimus prime

UPC has launched its own streaming service...

But Netflix it ain’t. And you may have to pay extra for it.

18.1k

Mar 19th 2015, 5:06 PM

# Apple TV

Now Apple is planning to launch its own TV service this year

The service will start in the US first and is expected to offer 25 channels from broadcasters.

9.9k

Mar 17th 2015, 9:43 AM

# stream me

Here's why you should binge-watch Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt this weekend

Written by Tina Fey, the comedy is streaming on Netflix from today.

3.7k

Mar 6th 2015, 10:03 AM

# free movies

Three arrested over popular film download website

Internationally, the website ranked thousands of places higher than a well-known legitimate site.

49.9k

Feb 17th 2015, 8:31 PM

# TechGuide

Here's how you can get more out of your Chromecast

It’s a handy device, but there are other features included that you might not be aware of.

39.8k

Feb 11th 2015, 12:00 PM

# play that song

Here's how you can listen to YouTube music without opening a tab

Another way to turn the video site into your own music player.

18.5k

Feb 1st 2015, 6:15 PM

# Music

Jay Z is going head to head with Spotify

The rapper is taking over the premium music streaming service WiMP for €49 million.

8.5k

Jan 30th 2015, 2:02 PM

# RIP

Internet Explorer is finally, officially, definitely dead

Microsoft’s Windows 10 keynote saw it touch on devices, holograms, mobile, Xbox One and a new web browser.

30.5k

Jan 22nd 2015, 7:40 AM

# We want

9 TV shows we'd love to see on Irish Netflix

Oh, how we would binge-watch these.

7.0k

Jan 17th 2015, 3:41 PM

# Streaming

Explainer: Why is your Irish Netflix so radically different to the US version?

What are you missing out on? And why?

85.7k

Jan 13th 2015, 1:00 PM