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Netflix shows off new and improved "watch now"
Netflix is showing off a new version of their browser-based "watch now" feature at the Mix '07 conference in Las Vegas. By building the new feature with Microsoft Silverlight, Netflix has expanded the feature set, as well as building compatibility for alternate browser like Firefox, and operating systems like Mac OS X.
Basically, the program transforms your browser window into a complete movie-viewing interface with DVD-like functionality. You can:
Basically, the program transforms your browser window into a complete movie-viewing interface with DVD-like functionality. You can:
- Fast forward and rewind
- Browse by chapter
- Double-click to make the movie play in full-screen
- Add movies to your Netflix Queue
- Rate movies
- Find similar movies through Netflix
So, just how good at time waster games are you? Think you've got the stuff? Well, The World's Hardest Game 2.0 doesn't think you do.
Yes, amazingly, it's possible to have a sequel to a game called "The World's Hardest Game". It doesn't seem logically possible, since if the first one was actually the world's hardest, how could another one come along and share the moniker? It made me doubt the name in the first place. That is, until I tried the game.
The mechanics of the game are very simple. You are a small red square, ...
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
Jason said 8:43AM on 5-02-2007
Go Microsoft!
Go SilverLight!
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James said 1:51PM on 5-02-2007
Never thought I'd read a piece where a Microsoft product is praised for cross-platform support, especially when its supposed competitor (Flash, right?) is from Adobe...
Good work!
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Danny said 4:19PM on 5-02-2007
This is really damned cool. I love how you can sync up with friends and chat during the movie!
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alex said 9:08AM on 5-03-2007
just tryed it on my Mac...Didnt work
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Mike said 2:20PM on 5-03-2007
I actually tried the Windows/IE version last night and really enjoyed it. Very easy, good quality, and fast. I can't wait for this to go live and work on my Mac.
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DR said 11:37AM on 5-13-2007
Now that is seriously cool! Microsoft may have something with Silverlight.
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colorthis said 12:01PM on 6-25-2007
BETA doesn't work on Macs. Anyone have any luck? Disappointing but not surprising.
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