Netflix promises over 1,000 hours of new content for 2017

We’re covering the panels at Netflix’s event in New York City and the streaming service is promising even more content for the year. In fact, they are saying there will be over 1,000 hours of content this year ranging from new films, series, stand-up specials, to documentaries with each catering to varied interests.

“We aren’t in the business of creating ‘one size fits all’ programming, or building slates to fill a finite number of hours of a programming grid,” said Ted Sarandos, Chief Content Officer at Netflix. “We’re catering to a dynamic world full of people with different tastes - and as a result, no two Netflix experiences are alike - we want to have something for everyone to enjoy.” Some of the new stuff to watch for include Bill Nye Saves The World, Marvel’s Iron Fist, Chef’s Table Season 3, Dear White People, Girlboss, and Julie’s Greenroom, to name a few. 

Watch the live stream of today's Netflix event panels

New York - We're currently in New York City spending the day with Netflix and learning more about the technology that goes into their programming as well as getting insight from various producers, actors and talents that are creating upcoming shows. You can watch the panels as they are live streamed above. Stay tined for more content from the event right here.

‘Marvel’s Iron Fist’ gets first trailer

Just before the new Netflix Marvel show hits the service on March 17, we get a look of what we can expect from Marvel’s Iron Fist. The first full trailer for the series introduces Danny Rand (Finn Jones) to us who is on a mission to reclaim his family’s company in New York City after being away for 15 years. And for those like me who are uninitiated about the lore of Iron Fist, we wonder why he’s been away for so long and what brings him back with a grasp of mystical martial arts. While we don’t know the conditions, what we do know is Rand’s story ties into the other Netflix Marvel shows Daredevil, Luke Cage, and Jessica Jones. And we’ll all see them together in The Defenders later this year. Are you looking forward to this?

Review: Zeiss VR Plus Headset

By Gadjo Cardenas Sevilla

There’s no shortage of VR headsets in the market right now. Starting with the affordable Google Cardboard to the more sophisticated Daydream VR option, there are multiple ways to try various VR experiences available.

The Zeiss VR Plus headset is a premium take on the VR headset experience. It is made from plastic and features Zeiss lenses which are a definitive step up from many plastic lenses found in competing products. Looking very much like a Daft Punk inspired ski mask, the VR Plus headset can accommodate smartphones from 4.7-inches to 5.5-inches. There’s a neat slide-in tray where the smartphones are placed and then inserted into the headset.

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