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A week and change after it announced Viewdini, Verizon has it ensconced in the Google Play store. If you're on Android 2.2 or greater and have a 4G LTE plan, you can install the app at no charge, and start your search by typing in the name of a movie, actor or genre you want to see. The app will scurry off and check net-based providers like Hulu, mSpot and Netflix, along with cozy new chum Comcast's Xfinity, and bring back relevent titles along with their price and availability. Further pawing will reveal critic reviews and ratings, filmographies, related picks and other info -- just keep one eye on that data limit.

[Thanks, Artem]

Viewdini hits Play to help find video, if you're on Verizon originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 01 Jun 2012 08:38:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Verizon is clearly looking to make itself the front door for Internet video this year. Bolstering its tie-ins with Color and Redbox, it's now kicking off Viewdini, a carrier-specific Android app that will help you find video across multiple services: along with Internet-only providers like Hulu Plus, mSpot and Netflix, it will sift through the online component of Comcast's Xfinity brand, taking a little bit more advantage of that cross-sales deal coming out of the proposed spectrum handover. Even Verizon's own FiOS video will be late to its own party, coming "soon." Viewdini will only be available for 4G LTE-equipped Android phones and tablets later this month, with "other operating systems" and services due in the future -- given the currently very short list of non-Android 4G devices, we have a few ideas as to where the app might go next. Either way, get ready to collide with bandwidth caps faster than usual if you love what Verizon plans to offer.

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Verizon's Viewdini for Android hunts streaming video on Comcast Xfinity, Hulu and Netflix, strains our 4G originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 22 May 2012 11:47:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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As the temperatures heat up, the availability of new network TV programming is falling off as it does every year, and Hulu is taking advantage of the lull to amp up its offerings of original content with ten new shows this summer. The shows include selections like Kevin Smith's Spoilers which is a chat about the summer's films, travel series Up To Speed and playground basketball comedy We Got Next. All ten shows are set to debut throughout the summer on both the free Hulu and paid Hulu Plus services. One thing subscribers don't have to wait for however, is a freshly updated version of the Hulu Plus app for iOS, which features a "re-engineered, optimized video player", new iPad GUI, support for retina display on the iPad and improved handling of AirPlay mirroring and HDMI video out. Version 2.5 can be found on iTunes, while a press release with details on all ten shows and video trailer are embedded after the break.

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Hulu delivers 10 new original shows for summer, iOS app update with iPad retina display support originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 22 May 2012 06:50:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Amazon has had a content development division for some time but today it's announced plans to expand from just movies to developing (and distributing, via its Instant Video service) original comedy and children's series. The new focus follows the competition like Netflix and Hulu which have both dived headlong into developing original TV show-style content that mirrors the content consumers seem to gravitate towards on streaming services. According to the press release Amazon Studios is willing to option one "promising project" per month for $10k and pay $55k to a creator if their series is selected for distribution. Submissions of 22-minute pilot scripts for comedies and 11-minute pilot scripts for children's shows are being accepted, which Amazon will either option within 45 days or the creator can choose between pulling it back and leaving it up for community feedback. There's more info at the site or in the press release after the break, but just remember: if we see any series picked up about dashingly handsome tech bloggers and the fast-paced lives they lead, we're coming for our cut.

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Amazon Studios expands into TV series, looks to load up on content for streaming originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 02 May 2012 12:29:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Looks like Huluers in the Land of the Rising Sun may have something to cheer about, as the entertainment service announced earlier it's lowering its monthly fees. Hulu claims the reason behind the dropped prices comes from having "listened to user feedback and assessed current market situations" -- or perhaps from taking note of the million-plus customers it gained with a similar strategy in the US. With the new charge, Japanese folks will only have to shell out 980 yen (around $12) per month, a hefty reduction considering the previous fee of 1480 yen. Naturally, before the current clientele throws a temper tantrum, Hulu's promising a 500 yen refund to make up for the recent shift in prices. You can learn the rest of the deets on the Hulu blog, which is linked down below.

Hulu reducing monthly subscription prices in Japan by 33 percent originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 12 Apr 2012 17:22:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Hulu Plus comes to seven Android tabs with shiny new UI originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 29 Mar 2012 15:04:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Not a fan of giving up screen real estate to make room for a fresh episode of Alcatraz? Hulu's got your back (or in this case those eagle eyes of yours). Via its blog site, the Plus creator announced a minor but "big picture" refresh to its web video player. The update, along with the 55 percent size increase to the browser picture box, also brings a new frame and drop shadow to blend with the novel player. Naturally, all vid info has been moved underneath the content, next to some of your favorite sharing links. Now, if only we could use one of those 65-inch TVs as external monitors...

Hulu video player gets a 'big picture' update, now 55 percent larger originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 15 Mar 2012 19:17:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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By now, we're sure you have that shiny new PlayStation Vita all unboxed and have logged several hours on the thing playing games, Tweeting and watching vids on Netflix. But, if those apps we told you about earlier weren't enough to fulfill your entertainment needs, you'll be happy to know there could be more in stock for you. SCEA Senior VP Guy Longworth may have spilled the beans when he told The Hollywood Reporter "we have a partnership with Netflix and Hulu; this is a new way for them to distribute content." An interesting statement given the fact there's no Hulu app available now that Vita has launched. Good news is, the previously unknown hook-up indicates we may be be able to catch some episodes of Gossip Girl at some point in the future on our monstrous quad-core handheld.

SCEA Senior VP hints Hulu may be headed to PS Vita originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 22 Feb 2012 18:13:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Update: Check out the official PR after the break for more details, including a list of the content coming to Streampix and Comcast's plans to bring VOD to the Xbox 360 and Android.

Continue reading Comcast to launch Xfinity Streampix streaming video service, challenge Netflix, Hulu, and Amazon (update)

Comcast to launch Xfinity Streampix streaming video service, challenge Netflix, Hulu, and Amazon (update) originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 21 Feb 2012 13:54:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Nintendo Wii joins the Hulu Plus watch party originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 16 Feb 2012 11:18:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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When it comes to time-shifting television viewing, the conversation these days usually involves premium streaming services -- namely, Netflix and Hulu Plus. But consumers routinely shell out more than they do for either of these services -- in fact, sometimes more than for both of them combined -- simply to have more convenient access to the television from their existing cable or satellite subscriptions. Not only that, they're often willing to put up with a large, relatively noisy (and failure-prone!) box for this privilege. That box is the digital video recorder.

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Switched On: New world recorder originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 05 Feb 2012 18:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Hack breaks Hulu Plus free from supported device chains, embraces Androids of every shape and color originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 19 Jan 2012 09:42:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>.apkAndroidhackHuluHulu PlusHuluPlusmobilepostminimodVgeezyThu, 19 Jan 2012 09:42:00 EST<![CDATA[Hulu announces first original scripted show 'Battleground', plus more proprietary programming]]>http://www.engadget.com/2012/01/17/hulu-announces-battleground/http://www.engadget.com/2012/01/17/hulu-announces-battleground/http://www.engadget.com/2012/01/17/hulu-announces-battleground/#comments 2011 treated Hulu pretty well it seems, and it's clearly hoping new original content will make for an even better 2012. For starters, the service will be parading its first original scripted series, political drama Battleground, while fans of Morgan Spurlock's Hulu-only A day in the life will be pleased to see it return for a second season. More docu-fun comes in the form of unorthodox city-tour series Up to Speed, from Dazed and Confused director Richard Linklater. Battleground hits screens this Valentine's day, and Morgan returns in March. You'll have to wait until summer for Up to Speed, but at least you'll have plenty more Face Match fodder in the meantime. Hit the PR over the jump for the official blurb on the new shows.

Continue reading Hulu announces first original scripted show 'Battleground', plus more proprietary programming

Hulu announces first original scripted show 'Battleground', plus more proprietary programming originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 17 Jan 2012 01:01:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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We know you've got questions, and if you're brave enough to ask the world for answers, here's the outlet to do so. This week's Ask Engadget inquiry is from Jaime, trying to escape the tyranny of Windows Media Center with a DVR-enabled Roku. If you're looking to send in an inquiry of your own, drop us a line at ask [at] engadget [dawt] com.

I gave up cable TV last year, making do with a (not very user-friendly) HTPC running Windows 7 Media Center. I watch free over-the-air HD and Netflix, but WMC is buggy and crashes a lot. Is there a Roku-style streaming player that has a built-in TV tuner and DVR functionality in addition to Netflix, Hulu and other services? Any help would be greatly appreciated!

Our first thought was to hook up a Roku with Nowhere DVR and Elgato's EyeTV, but perhaps there's a device that's even simpler to set up that wedges both functions into a single unit without any sort of tweaking required. If you know the inside-skinny, rock on over to the comments and holler.

Ask Engadget: Is there a Roku DVR? originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 14 Jan 2012 22:28:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>AEAsk EngadgetAskEngadgetDVRhdpostcrossHuluNetflixQuestionsRokuStreamingSat, 14 Jan 2012 22:28:00 EST<![CDATA[Hulu CEO recaps the year 2011: 1.5 million on Hulu Plus, no new owner]]>http://www.engadget.com/2012/01/13/hulu-ceo-recaps-the-year-2011-1-5-million-on-hulu-plus-no-new/http://www.engadget.com/2012/01/13/hulu-ceo-recaps-the-year-2011-1-5-million-on-hulu-plus-no-new/http://www.engadget.com/2012/01/13/hulu-ceo-recaps-the-year-2011-1-5-million-on-hulu-plus-no-new/#comments 2011 has come to an end and somewhat surprisingly, Hulu has not changed owners. Following what has become a quarterly habit, CEO Jason Kilar has taken up his blogging pen to recount the company's successes. Hulu Plus has grown to include 1.5 million paying subscribers, which he expects will make up more than half of Hulu's business later this year, while adding 105 percent more content. Expect that trend to continue, with plans to invest $500 million or so in content next year. Of course, this may not do much for those dissatisfied with its ad-supported business model and windowing of content, but right now the focus seems to be on pleasing content owners, who he claims can profit more per subscriber with Hulu than any other service. Check the post for more details and feel free to speculate in the comments what 2012 may hold for the video streaming site -- our money is still on a surprise buyout by Lycos.

Hulu CEO recaps the year 2011: 1.5 million on Hulu Plus, no new owner originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 13 Jan 2012 04:18:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Sony's 2012 lineup of Blu-ray players, one with 4K originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 09 Jan 2012 20:34:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Gallery: Sharp Aquos CES 2012


Gallery: Sharp Elite CES 2012


Gallery: Sharp Innovations CES 2012

Continue reading Sharp to deliver first 80-inch Quattron 3DTV, 20 more new HDTVs

Sharp to deliver first 80-inch Quattron 3DTV, 20 more new HDTVs originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 09 Jan 2012 13:20:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Nielsen, the purveyor of all things statistical and demographic, published a new study this week on game console usage within the US. According to the report, released on Wednesday, gamers this year spent notably more time streaming video to their consoles than they did in 2010, due in large part to the growing availability of services like Netflix, Hulu, MLB Network and ESPN3. Xbox 360 users spent 14 percent of their console time streaming video this year (compared with ten percent last year), PlayStation 3 owners devoted 15 percent (nine percent in 2010), and Nintendo Wii users spent a whopping 33 percent -- a 13 percent increase over last year's study. Each console, moreover, seems to appeal to different functions. Xbox 360 users, for example, devoted 34 percent of their time to online gaming, Wii owners spent 55 percent of their console time on offline gaming, and the PS3 was the device of choice for DVD and Blu-Ray viewing, comprising 22 percent of usage. Overall, Nielsen found that usage increased by seven percent over the last year across all three platforms, which suggests that streaming may be keeping us glued to our consoles for even longer. Read more at the source link below.

Gamers spending more time streaming video to their consoles, Nielsen finds originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 16 Dec 2011 06:33:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Continue reading Hulu 'Face Match' feature attaches an actor's entire history to their mug

Hulu 'Face Match' feature attaches an actor's entire history to their mug originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 08 Dec 2011 07:02:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>faceface matchFaceMatchfacial recognitionFacialRecognitionhdpostcrosshuluhulu face match enginehulu labsHuluFaceMatchEngineHuluLabsstreamingtv showsTvShowsvideoThu, 08 Dec 2011 07:02:00 EST<![CDATA[Xbox 360 Dashboard update review (fall 2011)]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/12/05/xbox-360-dashboard-update-fall-2011-review/http://www.engadget.com/2011/12/05/xbox-360-dashboard-update-fall-2011-review/http://www.engadget.com/2011/12/05/xbox-360-dashboard-update-fall-2011-review/#comments Kiss that old "New Xbox Experience" goodbye -- the Xbox Dashboard just went full Metro. Microsoft teased the console's latest overhaul back at E3, promising to "change living room entertainment forever." The following months saw leaks, previews and betas, all leading up to today, the eve of the Xbox 360's Fall Dashboard update. Is the new dash the game-changer it hopes to be? Hit the break, and we'll find out together.

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Xbox 360 Dashboard update review (fall 2011) originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 05 Dec 2011 00:01:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>appsBingbing controlbing searchBingControlBingSearchdashboarddashboard updateDashboardUpdateengadget awardsengadget awards 2011EngadgetAwardsEngadgetAwards2011Facebookfall dashboard updatefall dashboard update 2011FallDashboardUpdateFallDashboardUpdate2011gaminghdpostcrossHuluimpressionskinectkinect voiceKinectVoiceMetroMetro UIMetroUiMicrMicrosoftMicrosoft Windowsmicrosoft xbox 360MicrosoftXbox360netflixnetflix appNetflixAppreviewSci/Techvoice controlVoiceControlWindows MobilexboxXbox 360Xbox 360 ControllerXbox LiveXbox360ZuneMon, 05 Dec 2011 00:01:00 EST<![CDATA[BlackBerry PlayBook gets root thanks to childishly named DingleBerry tool]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/11/29/blackberry-playbook-gets-root-thanks-to-childishly-named-dingleb/http://www.engadget.com/2011/11/29/blackberry-playbook-gets-root-thanks-to-childishly-named-dingleb/http://www.engadget.com/2011/11/29/blackberry-playbook-gets-root-thanks-to-childishly-named-dingleb/#comments DingleBerry It's been a long time coming, but the PlayBook has finally been rooted. Devs neuralic, xpvqs and Chris Wade have been hard at work and have finally discovered a persistently exploitable hole that enables unfettered root access to the PlayBook. The culmination of their efforts, DingleBerry, hasn't been released just yet, but it should be hitting the series of tubes in the not too distant future. Obviously having super user access opens a world of possibilities to developers, but there are some immediate advantages too. For one, with DingleBerry the creators were able to re-enable web access to Hulu -- not only bypassing the lack of an app, but skipping the usual requirement of a Plus account for mobile consumption. Head on after the break to see the hack in action.

Continue reading BlackBerry PlayBook gets root thanks to childishly named DingleBerry tool

BlackBerry PlayBook gets root thanks to childishly named DingleBerry tool originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 29 Nov 2011 13:05:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>BlackBerryblackberry playbookBlackberryPlaybookchris wadeChrisWadecmwdingleberryhackhackedhuluhulu plusHuluPlusjailbreakneuralicplaybookqnxResearch In MotionResearchInMotionRIMrootrootedtablettabletsxpvqsTue, 29 Nov 2011 13:05:00 EST<![CDATA[CBS boss reveals why the company is 'against joining Apple TV' (or Hulu)]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/11/03/cbs-boss-reveals-why-the-company-was-against-joining-apple-tv/http://www.engadget.com/2011/11/03/cbs-boss-reveals-why-the-company-was-against-joining-apple-tv/http://www.engadget.com/2011/11/03/cbs-boss-reveals-why-the-company-was-against-joining-apple-tv/#commentsThere's been a fresh round of "Apple is building a TV" rumors lately, and now comments by CBS CEO Les Moonves during his company's earnings call may reveal more about what Cupertino would like to do. Many of the rumors are based on quotes by Steve Jobs in his biography that he "cracked" a way to make an integrated TV set that was easier to use -- a major jump from the current Apple TV add-on box. While responding to analyst questions about why CBS isn't on Hulu, Moonves mentioned the network did not join in "Apple TV" for the same reason: because it (like Hulu) was an advertiser split.

As we've discussed at length on the podcast, any efforts to remake how the TV business works won't get far without content, and so far CBS and its fellow studios have not been interested in playing ball. Why is that? According to Moonves, current deals (with cable and satellite, for example) are worth "hundreds and hundreds of millions" in guaranteed cash payments, and rather than seeking a share of advertising down the road, he thinks a "guaranteed revenue stream is a good way to go." Hit the source link to read the full transcript at Seeking Alpha or check after the break to read his words for yourself. It's a revealing look at why the potential task left to Tim Cook (or his counterparts at Google, Microsoft, and wherever else) of negotiating a new business model for home video may be even harder to crack than designing the perfect UI.

Continue reading CBS boss reveals why the company is 'against joining Apple TV' (or Hulu)

CBS boss reveals why the company is 'against joining Apple TV' (or Hulu) originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 03 Nov 2011 23:39:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Continue reading Hulu Plus coming to 3DS and Wii, handheld getting 3D video capture

Hulu Plus coming to 3DS and Wii, handheld getting 3D video capture originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 21 Oct 2011 09:32:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Hulu owners 'terminate sale process', won't sell to anyone originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 13 Oct 2011 19:27:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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YouTube extends movie rental service to the UK originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 10 Oct 2011 23:14:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Charleston, South Carolina might be famous for the eponymous knee / hand dance, but this week sees it become the second location in the US to get Comcast's MyTV Choice. Rather than buying all the channels, or paying á la carte for just the ones you watch, you pick a platform and then bolt on a package of channels, grouped by theme -- you get "Entertainment & Lifestyle," "Movies," "Kids" or "News & Info." These smaller, cheaper bundles are in response to being forced to carry channels owned by the same group, if you're paying for MTV, you're also paying for TV Land, for example. Still, those in the city (when not dancing their knee joints away) should be interested to know that the Get Started platform costs $25, Get Started Plus $45 and each additional package is $10.

Comcast testing pay-per-package, still afraid of a-la-carte originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 07 Oct 2011 05:12:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>A la cartea la carte cableA la carte pricingALaCarteALaCarteCableALaCartePricingComcastComcast Get StartedComcast Get Started PlusComcast MyTVComcast MyTV ChoiceComcastGetStartedComcastGetStartedPlusComcastMytvComcastMytvChoiceGet StartedGet Started PlusGetStartedGetStartedPlushdpostminiHuluPlusSky TVSkyTvTV on DemandTvOnDemandFri, 07 Oct 2011 05:12:00 EST<![CDATA[Dish Network, Blockbuster unveil Blockbuster Movie Pass all-inclusive entertainment service]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/09/23/dish-network-blockbuster-unveil-blockbuster-movie-pass-all-incl/http://www.engadget.com/2011/09/23/dish-network-blockbuster-unveil-blockbuster-movie-pass-all-incl/http://www.engadget.com/2011/09/23/dish-network-blockbuster-unveil-blockbuster-movie-pass-all-incl/#comments At its "a stream come true" event today, Dish Network finally revealed its plans for a subscription video service called Blockbuster Movie Pass, due to launch October 1st. That includes access to discs (movies and games) by mail, streaming video to the TV and PC, and linear TV service from Dish, all in one package. Blockbuster Movie Pass is clearly being pitched a Netflix / Qwikster competitor, however it's currently only available to Dish Network subscribers for $10 / month. That tie to pay-TV makes it a TV Everywhere play pulling Dish's various properties under one umbrella, but doesn't significantly shift the online video landscape. New subscribers to the America's Best 200 package will get free access to a year, while those schlubs stuck on cable or without pay-TV service can simply look on with envy. The last slide shown does invite non-Dish subscribers to "stay tuned," so if you're really looking for a Netflix alternative... stay tuned. Check the gallery to see the slides for yourself, well update with more press materials once they're available -- now included with all the details after the break.

Update: The new page is accessible right now (Thanks Alex!) as seen in the screenshot above. It features all you can eat access to streaming movies and a few TV shows culled from Starz (as rumored), Epix, Sony Movie Channel, Hallmark and Blockbuster's own VOD library. We're sure the folks at Netflix are absolutely crying their eyes out over losing access to some of Cuba Gooding Jr.'s finest flicks like Ticking Clock and The Hit List (Toy Story 3 however, could be a real loss). Check below for the link, as well as another one to sign up for the service now.

Gallery: Blockbuster Movie Pass

Continue reading Dish Network, Blockbuster unveil Blockbuster Movie Pass all-inclusive entertainment service

Dish Network, Blockbuster unveil Blockbuster Movie Pass all-inclusive entertainment service originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 23 Sep 2011 13:07:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>blockbusterblockbuster movie passBlockbusterMoviePassbreaking newsdishdish networkDishNetworkhdpostcrosshuluinternet videoInternetVideomoviesnetflixstreamingvideoFri, 23 Sep 2011 13:07:00 EST<![CDATA[Hulu Plus cracks one million paying subscribers, but what's next?]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/09/22/hulu-plus-cracks-1-million-paying-subscribers-but-whats-next/http://www.engadget.com/2011/09/22/hulu-plus-cracks-1-million-paying-subscribers-but-whats-next/http://www.engadget.com/2011/09/22/hulu-plus-cracks-1-million-paying-subscribers-but-whats-next/#comments It's almost the official end of summer and just as CEO Jason Kilar forecasted back in July, Hulu has signed up more than 1,000,000 paying Plus subscribers. He made the announcement at a Goldman Sachs investor conference while also mentioning plans to invest $375 million in content this year, even as the questions of who will buy Hulu (if its owners actually follow through with a sale) and Kilar's own fate as its head continue to hang in the air. Hitting the projected numbers, rolling out service internationally and popping up at the f8 Facebook event are all signs Hulu is still making plans for its future, even if we don't know yet where that future will be.

Hulu Plus cracks one million paying subscribers, but what's next? originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 22 Sep 2011 17:33:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>goldman sachsGoldmanSachshdpostcrosshuluhulu plusHuluPlusinternet videoInternetVideojason kilarJasonKilarmillionminipostpaidstreamingsubscriptionThu, 22 Sep 2011 17:33:00 EST<![CDATA[Facebook partners up to bring music, news and videos to your profile through Open Graph (video)]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/09/22/facebook-partners-up-to-bring-music-and-videos-to-your-profile-t/http://www.engadget.com/2011/09/22/facebook-partners-up-to-bring-music-and-videos-to-your-profile-t/http://www.engadget.com/2011/09/22/facebook-partners-up-to-bring-music-and-videos-to-your-profile-t/#comments Facebook's f8 developer conference is going on today, and Andy Samberg Mark Zuckerberg has just revealed another part of his master plan for the social network. Open Graph will now integrate many of your favorite news and music services, including Spotify, Rhapsody, Rdio and MOG onto your Facebook page with custom apps, and will also bring video from Vevo, Netflix, Hulu and many more. The media platform's already up and running, so you can see (and hear) the results of Mark's labor right now.

Update: Unfortunately for Facebook users in the US, Netflix has confirmed that its Facebook integration will only be available in Canada and Latin America initially, due to a US law that "creates some confusion over our ability to allow U.S. members to share what they watch." That doesn't apply to the music services, however, and you can get an idea how Spotify will work in the video after the break. Even TiVo's gotten in on the action, announcing new sharing buttons for its iPhone and iPad mobile apps, although there's no direct DVR integration mentioned yet.

Continue reading Facebook partners up to bring music, news and videos to your profile through Open Graph (video)

Facebook partners up to bring music, news and videos to your profile through Open Graph (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 22 Sep 2011 14:23:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Hulu Plus for Android gets more plusses, adds compatibility to nine devices originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 20 Sep 2011 22:24:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>droiddroid 3droid bionicdroid x2Droid3DroidBionicDroidX2g2xhdpostcrosshtc incredible 2htc sensationHtcIncredible2HtcSensationhuluincredible 2Incredible2lg g2xLgG2xminipostmobilepostcrossmotorolamotorola droidmotorola droid 3motorola droid bionicMotorolaDroidMotorolaDroid3MotorolaDroidBionicsensationt-mobile g2xT-mobileG2xverizonviziovizio tabletVizioTabletTue, 20 Sep 2011 22:24:00 EST<![CDATA[Hulu may not sell after all, bidding drama continues]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/09/19/hulu-may-not-sell-after-all-bidding-drama-continues/http://www.engadget.com/2011/09/19/hulu-may-not-sell-after-all-bidding-drama-continues/http://www.engadget.com/2011/09/19/hulu-may-not-sell-after-all-bidding-drama-continues/#comments Hulu has been dressed in its Sunday best for some time now hoping to attract potential buyers -- but according to Reuters, a slew of speed bumps have slowed down the process and may even kill all hopes of selling the service. According to sources, the first bump in the road can be attributed to Hulu's owners -- News Corp., Disney, NBC Universal and Providence Equity Partners -- who may not all be on the same page when it comes to selling the service. Without a unified front, it's been hard for the company to find an acceptable offer from the likes of Google, Amazon, DirecTV and Dish Network, who have all talked about bidding between $500 million to $2 billion. As the service awaits a new round of bids next week, it's been said that the major players involved have (unsurprisingly) agreed to reject any lowball offers. Despite a growing numbers of subscribers, it's entirely uncertain whether anyone will step in to clean up the company's hot mess -- we're sure the drama would make for a perfect Hulu Plus exclusive, though.

Hulu may not sell after all, bidding drama continues originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 19 Sep 2011 19:21:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>amazoncomcastDirecTVDish NetworkDishNetworkgooglehdpostminihuluHulu PlusHuluPlusIPONBCNBC UniversalNbcUniversalnews corpNewsCorpTVTV showstv shows on the internetTvShowsTvShowsOnTheInternetyahooMon, 19 Sep 2011 19:21:00 EST<![CDATA[Orb Live finally lands for Android: streams video, delivers Hulu without the Plus]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/09/12/orb-live-finally-lands-for-android-streams-video-delivers-hulu/http://www.engadget.com/2011/09/12/orb-live-finally-lands-for-android-streams-video-delivers-hulu/http://www.engadget.com/2011/09/12/orb-live-finally-lands-for-android-streams-video-delivers-hulu/#comments Orb Live for Android Orb may have taken its sweet time, but an Android port of its Orb Live streaming app is finally available. By now you probably know the deal: install the Orb Caster app on your PC then fire up Live on your handset and you can start watching Netflix, Hulu (without a Plus account), YouTube, live TV (with the aid of a tuner) and video from other streaming sources like ESPN3 right on your phone over 3G, 4G or WiFi. In fact, Orb will stream just about any media from your PC to your phone, provided you can swallow the $10 price of the app. Orb Live for Android isn't showing up in the market just yet for us, but we suspect it won't be much longer now.

[Image credit: GigaOM]

Orb Live finally lands for Android: streams video, delivers Hulu without the Plus originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 12 Sep 2011 11:39:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>androidappappsgooglegoogle androidGoogleAndroidhulumobilepostcrossorborb liveorb live for androidOrbLiveOrbLiveForAndroidstreaming mediastreaming videoStreamingMediaStreamingVideoyoutubeMon, 12 Sep 2011 11:39:00 EST<![CDATA[Hulu launches streaming in Japan for about $20 US monthly]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/09/01/hulu-launches-streaming-in-japan-for-about-20-us-monthly/http://www.engadget.com/2011/09/01/hulu-launches-streaming-in-japan-for-about-20-us-monthly/http://www.engadget.com/2011/09/01/hulu-launches-streaming-in-japan-for-about-20-us-monthly/#comments Hulu may not have a new owner yet, but it does have an international presence now that it launched a subscription service in Japan today. Hulu.jp brings "hundreds of premium feature films and thousands of episodes of popular TV shows" to bear, for ¥1,480 per month ($19.19 US). The service is appears to be bringing an American flavor to the island, with film selections like Pirates of the Caribbean, Armageddon and Men in Black and TV shows including Criminal Minds, Desperate Housewives, Fringe and Grey's Anatomy. Overall the list looks more like Netflix than Hulu's free or Plus services in the US do. So far Japanese users can stream the content directly to Panasonic TVs, iOS and select Android devices, with Panasonic Blu-ray players, Sony Blu-ray players and TVs, Xbox 360 and PS3 consoles and Android tablets all relegated to the "coming soon" list. Check the press release after the break for a full list of content providers signed up so far or just hit the source link to try out a free month so you can decide whether or not it's worth your yen.

Continue reading Hulu launches streaming in Japan for about $20 US monthly

Hulu launches streaming in Japan for about $20 US monthly originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 01 Sep 2011 00:35:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Picked up one of those $300 Vizio tablets? Good news: your entertainment options just expanded a bit with the addition of Hulu Plus support. The eight-inch tablet now handles the TV / movie streaming Android app -- so long as you don't mind dropping another $7.99 a month for the premium video service.

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Vizio Tablet gets Hulu Plus, lets you watch your '30 Rock' on the go originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 24 Aug 2011 12:31:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Hulu goes international, will launch in Japan later this year originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 10 Aug 2011 16:09:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>hul plusHulPlushuluinternationalinternet videoInternetVideojapanpremiumvideo streamingVideoStreamingWed, 10 Aug 2011 16:09:00 EST<![CDATA[Hulu Plus comes to WD TV Live Plus, Live Hub players]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/08/03/hulu-plus-comes-to-wd-tv-live-plus-live-hub-players/http://www.engadget.com/2011/08/03/hulu-plus-comes-to-wd-tv-live-plus-live-hub-players/http://www.engadget.com/2011/08/03/hulu-plus-comes-to-wd-tv-live-plus-live-hub-players/#comments Western Digital's line of media players have landed the other most important premium streaming video service for a set-top box, Hulu Plus. Now available on the WD TV Live Plus and WD TV Live Hub, the $7.99 mostly TV-filled service plops down to existing offerings including Netflix, Blockbuster, CinemaNow, YouTube and others. Another new addition is thousands radio stations from SHOUTcast, but that's strictly for the WD TV Live Hub. The Hulu Blog promises more devices to come soon, any ideas of places it has yet to land?

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Hulu Plus comes to WD TV Live Plus, Live Hub players originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 03 Aug 2011 22:08:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Mo money, mo problems, right Hulu? Seems it, considering the newly up-for-sale content hub has just been slapped with a patent infringement suit. This latest bit of intellectual property beef centers on the online content provider's alleged unlicensed use of Rovi's electronic program guide technology. According to Reuters, the company, which currently powers the streaming likes of Blockbuster On Demand and CinemaNow, is seeking financial compensation for potential "lost license revenue and treble damages," potentially tripling any future settlement award. While Hulu has yet to issue a statement on the matter, we'd be willing to bet those takeover talks are taking a backseat until this gets sorted.

Rovi hits Hulu with patent infringement lawsuit originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 31 Jul 2011 16:38:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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25 percent of Netflix users stream on the Wii, think composite cables are just fine originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 28 Jul 2011 06:07:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Fox restricts online streams of new TV shows to 'authenticated' pay TV subscribers originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 26 Jul 2011 19:32:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Hulu Plus Android app is now playing on Evo 4G, Thunderbolt, myTouch 4G and G2 originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 14 Jul 2011 01:34:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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