Report claims Yahoo! plans to lure YouTube stars to its own video service

Yahoo! is reportedly working on a new video site geared towards having more established stars and networks use the service than the more open-to-all approach of YouTube. And to do so, it would seem they are trying to lure away YouTube’s big stars with more money, including better ad revenue, boosted marketing, and guaranteed ad rates. Recode claims Yahoo! is planning to get the ball rolling on this project in the coming months.

Netflix introduces Profiles

Like a lot of things in life, different people like different TV shows and movies. Netflix is making it easier for your household to get the most out the streaming service with its new Profiles feature. It is now possible for Netflix members to create separate profiles for different members of your household that is personalized to the viewing habits and favorite shows and genres of each person. 

Each Netflix account can have up to five profiles without additional charge for the basic subscription price. New members can add profiles for each member of their family while signing up, while existing members can add profiles through Netflix’s site or on the Sony PlayStation 3. Profiles can be accessed on most devices that support Netflix, including the Netflix website, PlayStation 3, Microsoft Xbox 360, Apple iPad, iPhone, AppleTV, other iOS devices, and most smart TVs.

Qello: All-access concert pass at home

Take the best concerts and music documentaries straight to your living room or into your mobile devices with Qello, an on-demand streaming service with a library housing genres encompassing everything from the 1920s to today.

Free users get to watch a track from each full-length concert and access Qello TV’s 30-plus channels filled with concert moments. Now, if you want to be an All-Access member, you just need to access the shows you want to see in full. Aside from accessing the site on the Web, Qello is also available on Apple iOS and Android, Amazon Kindle Fire, and Windows Phone platforms, as well as on Samsung and Sony Smart TVs.