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technology2 years ago

Netflix's DVD Service Comes to an End, Marking the End of an Era

After 25 years of operation, Netflix's DVD-by-mail service is coming to an end. Despite its old-school reputation, the service was anything but low-tech, utilizing cutting-edge automation and machine learning to send out over 5 billion discs to millions of subscribers. Netflix's automated rental return machines, capable of processing thousands of DVDs per day, improved efficiency and reduced customer complaints. The DVD business also played a crucial role in funding Netflix's streaming service, generating over $2.6 billion in profits between 2012 and 2019. The closure of the DVD service marks the end of an era for Netflix, but its technological innovations paved the way for the massive streaming business it is today.

via The Verge|
#automation#dvd-by-mail#machine-learning
technology2 years ago

Netflix Delays Crackdown on Password Sharing in the US

Netflix will roll out a crackdown on password-sharing in the US this quarter, allowing users to add up to two people outside their households for a fee. The company said it expects a "cancel reaction" but users normally reactivate their accounts at some point. Netflix confirmed it is ending its DVD-by-mail business after 25 years, with the last DVDs to be sent out on Sept. 29.

via Newser|
#dvd-by-mail#netflix#password-sharing
entertainment2 years ago

Netflix DVD service comes to an end, leaving die-hard fans in mourning.

Netflix has announced that it will end its DVD-by-mail service on September 29, 2023, marking the end of 25 years of mailing DVDs to members. While the service has declined significantly in recent years, some longtime customers still find value in the DVD option, including for its selection, pricing, and added perks. Netflix's decision to shut down its DVD business could help it better focus resources as it expands into new markets such as gaming and live and interactive content. Some DVD subscribers are hoping that Netflix will sell their individual titles library, while others plan to focus on watching as many DVDs as they can before the service goes away.

via CNN|
#dvd-by-mail#entertainment#movie-rentals
technology2 years ago

Netflix to Discontinue DVD-by-Mail Service After 25 Years

Netflix is shutting down its DVD-by-mail rental service, which was once its biggest money maker, on September 29th. The service generated $145.7 million in revenue last year, with an estimated 1.1 to 1.3 million subscribers. The growth of Netflix’s video streaming service has been slowing down over the past year, prompting management to put more emphasis on boosting profits. The DVD service still has die-hard fans who continue to subscribe because they treasure finding obscure movies that are not widely available on video streaming.

via The Associated Press|
#blockbuster#dvd-by-mail#netflix
business2 years ago

Netflix to Discontinue DVD Rentals After 25 Years

Netflix is shutting down its DVD-by-mail rental service, which was once its biggest money maker, on September 29th. The service generated $145.7 million in revenue last year, which translated into somewhere between 1.1 million and 1.3 million subscribers. The growth of Netflix's video streaming service has been slowing down over the past year, prompting management to put more emphasis on boosting profits. The DVD service still has die-hard fans who continue to subscribe because they treasure finding obscure movies that are aren't widely available on video streaming.

via NPR|
#blockbuster#business#dvd-by-mail
entertainment2 years ago

Netflix Ends DVD-by-Mail Service.

Netflix is shutting down its DVD-by-mail rental service, which was once a trailblazing concept, on September 29th. The service generated $145.7 million in revenue last year, with an estimated 1.1 to 1.3 million subscribers. The service's popularity has dwindled over the years, but it still has die-hard fans who appreciate finding obscure movies that aren't widely available on video streaming. Netflix ended last year with nearly 231 million worldwide subscribers to its video streaming service.

via NBC News|
#blockbuster#dvd-by-mail#entertainment
business2 years ago

Netflix Ends 25-Year DVD-by-Mail Service

Netflix is shutting down its DVD-by-mail rental service, which generated $145.7 million in revenue last year, on September 29, 2023, ending an era that began 25 years ago. The service still has die-hard fans who continue to subscribe because they treasure finding obscure movies that aren't widely available on video streaming. The DVD service has shipped more than 5 billion discs across the US, and its ending echoes the downfall of the thousands of Blockbuster video rental stores that closed because they couldn't counter the threat posed by Netflix's DVD-by-mail alternative.

via CBS News|
#blockbuster#business#dvd-by-mail