VUDU brings Pandora, Picasa and Flickr to connected HDTVs, promises more apps soon

And you thought HDTVs were made for watching TV. VUDU has today slung its (admittedly paltry) library of applications over to its television partners, making both Picasa and Flickr access possible through LG and Mitsubishi sets with integrated VUDU software. Of course, all of this was already available to those relying on one of VUDU's dedicated set-top boxes, but it's always nice to have everything wrapped up neatly within the display itself. In related news, Pandora streaming is also available on VUDU-infused Mitsubishi panels, though for whatever reason, LG has "requested that only free TV and games be available on their devices." All bummers aside, the company has asserted that even more internet apps will be released to VUDU customers in the coming months, so make sure hold 'em to their word.

[TikiTeko Posted Nov 5th 2009 12:02PM]

voodoo is dangerous, but this pun vudu looks as sweet relish. Our TV are becoming "netbooks" with huge screens.

[(Unverified) Posted Nov 5th 2009 1:54PM]

Just wanted to say great job with the blog, today is my first visit here and I’ve enjoyed reading your posts

[(Unverified) Posted Nov 5th 2009 3:10PM]

I noticed Vudu from google search, quickly easily streaming music for the song I sought. How much must they be paying for those rights?

[(Unverified) Posted Nov 5th 2009 12:56PM]

I can't find a MyAccount page to change my password here. Annoyed by that.

[(Unverified) Posted Nov 5th 2009 11:47PM]

Will these new services be available on the LG BD390 blu-ray player as well?

[Bean Posted Nov 5th 2009 1:10PM]

please bring Hulu to connected TVs.
Thanks.

[(Unverified) Posted Nov 5th 2009 2:14PM]

and the record for the longest length of time between first saying 'coming soon' and failing to deliver continues:

Vudu - when is local media streaming coming?