Get suggestions on what to watch next on streaming sites with MightyTV

Stumped over what to watch next? iOS app MightyTV will help you pick out what to watch on the various streaming media services you subscribe to. You can tell the app what services you subscribe to or if it’s on your phone, it’ll find it on its own. Afterwards, register using your Facebook account and get started. Taking inspiration from Tinder gestures, you can swipe right to like, swipe left to dislike, swipe up to skip, tap to get more info and a preview, tap the “Watchlist” icon to add it your list, and tap the play icon to select episodes to watch now. This app is useful for bringing in one place all the things you want to catch. Unfortunately, there isn’t an Android version of the app just yet.

Source: Lifehacker | Download: Apple App Store (Free)

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

Apple’s upcoming TV show will be about apps

Apple is not exactly falling far from the tree with one of its first attempts at original programming. The tech giant is partnering with TV executives Ben Silverman and Howard T Owens as well as rapper Will.i.am to produce a show about app economy. It won’t be following in the vein of HBO’s Silicon Valley but will be unscripted. Yes, it seems more like a documentary. Silverman was the one who brought the idea to Apple. There’s no word yet on how Will.i.am figures into the production but we should find out more details in the future. There’s also no word yet on production schedule, where it’ll air or be available to watch, and when it will launch. Eddie Cue, Apple’s senior vice president of Internet software and services, has made it clear that Apple doesn’t plan on being a production company anytime soon. So perhaps, the rumoured Dr. Dre show before will just remain a rumour.

Source: Engadget