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If you’ve ever thought twice about catching up on one of your favorite Netflix shows during your lunch break because you received that dreaded text from AT&T or Verizon letting you know that you’ve surpassed 90% of your allotted monthly data, you may now have a little more freedom. Netflix feels your pain and has claimed that they’ve been transmitting lower quality video to mobile users tied to the two service providers in an effort to prevent you from going over your data cap, via the official Netflix blog. “We believe restrictive data caps are bad for consumers and the Internet in general, creating a dilemma for those who increasingly rely on their mobile devices for entertainment, work and more,” said Anne Marie Squeo. Now, you’re probably wondering if this means that you’ll be getting crappy quality video now. Well, yeah, it probably won’t be in high definition, but, Squeo added: “It’s about striking a balance that ensures a good streaming experience while avoiding unplanned fines from mobile providers.”
In other news…
To further add to Netflix’s public appeal, as if we had to, the streaming service has joined Disney/Marvel, Warner Bros., and a whole bunch of other companies in protesting Georgia’s proposed legislation to restrict the rights of LGBT individuals. [ScreenCrush]
Hulu released a virtual reality app for the new Samsung Gear VR loaded with 30 videos that provide a 360 degree experience, and from what we’ve heard, it’s pretty rad. [Variety]
’80s kids will definitely remember the popular cartoon Voltron, and thanks to Netflix, now your kids can experience the magic of the anime-adapted show with its relaunch as Voltron: Legendary Defender. It has been ordered for 13 22-minute episodes. [USA Today]
If you’re a fan of Netflix’s Daredevil and lucky enough to be in Vancouver right now, then you’ll definitely love this. A trio of interactive billboards have gone up depicting Daredevil, Punisher and Elektra, who will inflict physical damage on each other depending on how fans vote. [AdWeek]
Michael is a music and television junkie keen on most things that are not a complete and total bore. You can follow him on Twitter — @Tweetskoor
