Netflix brings HDR support for 'Marco Polo'

Netflix is pushing TV technology to the max for its original shows. The streaming service giant is quietly updating its original series with high dynamic range streaming support starting with the first season of Marco Polo. This promises better contrast ratio and color accuracy. They plan to bring it soon to Daredevil, too. To access HDR content, you'll need to be subscribed to Netflix's most expensive tier, the $11.99 per month Ultra HD option, and an HDR-equipped TV.

Source: The Verge 

Netflix price hike will soon affect long-term subscribers

You may or may not remember that Netflix increased its prices from $7.99 to $9.99. This two-dollar hike was what new subscribers have been paying since October. Now, the long-term subscribers will be paying the same amount. Netflix will start emailing affected customers to inform them of the increase happening next month. If you’re adamant to pay the extra money for your subscription, Netflix will let you keep your existing $7.99 subscription but that means you get the SD service and it can only be accessed on one device at a time. The $9.99 price tier will let you keep your existing HD plan.

Another issue Canadian Netflix users have to deal with is the sudden crackdown on border-hopping or using VPN or SmartDNS services to trick Netflix into thinking they were accessing the site from the U.S., thus giving them access to U.S.-exclusive shows. With all of these changes will you be leaving Netflix?

Source: The Verge + HuffPost Canada Business

Netflix redesigns Kids mode on Android tablets

Netflix ditches its dark and brooding layout for something bright and airy for its Kids mode on Android tablets. The streaming service goes from black to white and adds new circular icons to introduce some characters your kids are sure to recognize. Aside from the new look, Netflix also improved casting to Android TV and Fire TV devices. There’s also the usual bug fixes included in this update.

Source: Android Police

Last chance for Instagrammers to travel using Netflix's coffers

In case you didn't know, Netflix is offering talented Instagrammers a chance to travel to unknown European and Middle Eastern locations while earning $4,000 USD for that said two week stint. Not a bad deal, right? Well, you have until the end of March 6, which is today, to join. To apply for the job, you need to hashtag three of your top photos with #grammasters3 and follow @Netflix. Netflix is looking for TV and movie buffs that have a photographic eye. Make sure to choose the three shots that show your interests or passions. 

Netflix will pick four finalists that will get the job and visit the sets of popular shows and films, including Netflix original shows. And yes, they will handle the travel arrangements for you. To learn more about the "job" (let's face it, this is such a cool opportunity), you can find out more about it here.

Source: Paste Magazine