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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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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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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.

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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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By now, we've become accustomed to the circus of elite advertising that takes place during America's biggest game, and this year was no exception. Last night's Super Bowl made room for over 50 commercials during its air time, some of which included the likes of Samsung's whopping Galaxy Note, the usual Go Daddy domain teasers, a bit of Best Buy "innovation" and the Hulu Plus Mushy Mush campaign, just to mention a few. Needless to say, we put together a small collection of some we believe you might enjoy, so take a virtual jump past the break to catch the big-ticket advertising in action. You can also find the rest of the ad pack at the source link below.

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Super Bowl 2012 Ad Roundup: Galaxy Note, Hulu Plus, Best Buy and more originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 06 Feb 2012 12:21:00 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 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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Update: We've got one more surprise treat for you, as a reader alerted us the official TiVo Remote app is now available in the Android Market. It claims to be compatible with phones and 7-inch tablets running Android 2.1 and up, so YMMV. Grab it at the link below, and if you've just got to get this update as soon as possible, follow @TiVoDesign on Twitter and then email in your service number for the chance of a priority update. [Thanks, @DanJacobsen!]

Gallery: TiVo January 2012 update

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TiVo Premiere update brings HD guide, multi-room streaming, more (Update: Android remote app too!) originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 05 Jan 2012 23:48:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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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.

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Amazon adds Hulu Plus, ESPN ScoreCenter to Kindle's Android apps, Nook Tablet loses its edge originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 11 Nov 2011 19:04:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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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 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[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[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.

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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.

Continue reading Vizio Tablet gets Hulu Plus, lets you watch your '30 Rock' on the go

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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Update: Joystiq's reporting that the update has just gone live.

PS3 firmware update v3.70 adds auto-save cloud storage for subscribers, updates XMB and 3D support originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 10 Aug 2011 15:01:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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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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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.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>authenticatedcabledishdish networkDishNetworkfoxfox.comhuluhulu plusHuluPluspay tvPayTvsatellitestreamingtvtv everywhereTvEverywhereTue, 26 Jul 2011 19:32:00 EST<![CDATA[Hulu Plus Android app is now playing on Evo 4G, Thunderbolt, myTouch 4G and G2]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/07/14/hulu-plus-android-app-adds-support-for-four-htc-phones-evo-4g/http://www.engadget.com/2011/07/14/hulu-plus-android-app-adds-support-for-four-htc-phones-evo-4g/http://www.engadget.com/2011/07/14/hulu-plus-android-app-adds-support-for-four-htc-phones-evo-4g/#comments Last month Hulu Plus finally arrived on Android however support was unfortunately limited to just six devices, but tonight the official blog has announced the count has reached double digits. Four HTC phones are on the list -- the Evo 4G, Thunderbolt, myTouch 4G and G2 -- bringing the total to ten models supported, featuring a mix of first and second gen Snapdragon chips clocked at varying speeds. Given shared architecture with some phones already on the list it's not clear why these had to wait, but Senior Product Manager Lonn Lee is quick to point out that the streaming video site isn't done yet. Even as it's on the auction block, there's at least some chance to pick up disgruntled Netflix subscribers and adding a few underserved handsets is as good a way as any to reach out.

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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But there's one problem: after cutting Instant loose, creating a new $7.99 streaming-only plan, Netflix stuck the dagger right in its own side by not re-thinking its disc-based rentals -- plans that looked a lot more valuable before than they do now. Netflix has succeeded in making its on-demand offerings so good that those unlimited snail mail samplings can't quite stand up on their own two feet anymore. At least, they can't stand up tall enough to support their $7.99 and up prices. Maybe, Netflix, it's time to go back to the fundamentals.

Continue reading Editorial: Netflix was too cheap before, but now it's just wrong

Editorial: Netflix was too cheap before, but now it's just wrong originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 13 Jul 2011 12:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Hulu CEO lays out Q2 results, 875,000 paying subscribers for potential buyers originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 06 Jul 2011 21:57:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>hdhuluhulu plusHuluPlusjason kilarJasonKilarsalestatssubscribersWed, 06 Jul 2011 21:57:00 EST<![CDATA[Facebook, Hulu partnership accidentally clicks 'security breach' instead of 'Like']]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/07/01/facebook-hulu-partnership-accidentally-clicks-security-breach/http://www.engadget.com/2011/07/01/facebook-hulu-partnership-accidentally-clicks-security-breach/http://www.engadget.com/2011/07/01/facebook-hulu-partnership-accidentally-clicks-security-breach/#comments Even though there's a For Sale sign in the window Hulu isn't taking a break and today it unveiled a new partnership with Facebook to make its library of TV shows and movies more social. Adding Facebook Connect (competitor Netflix may be on the board, but it's still working on adding the button) should let the social network log you in, customize things based on preferences from you and your friends, and share time-coded likes and comments. Unfortunately what actually happened for some users was that they were suddenly given access to someone else's Hulu account, a problem documented by both AVRev and NewTeeVee. According to a second blog post, due to approximately 50 users being affected Hulu has shut down the program, required everyone to log in again and cranked privacy settings to the highest for anyone who logged in while it was on. Of course, with rumors from the LA Times that Google (along with Microsoft and Yahoo) is interested in purchasing the service, maybe they can get an invite to the Google+ party and forget the whole thing ever happened

Facebook, Hulu partnership accidentally clicks 'security breach' instead of 'Like' originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 01 Jul 2011 18:03:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Potential Hulu deal with Disney increases ads, value to prospective buyers originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 24 Jun 2011 23:02:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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[Thanks, Tyler, Isaac]

Continue reading Hulu Plus for Android is available now... for six devices

Hulu Plus for Android is available now... for six devices originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 22 Jun 2011 23:38:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Hulu reportedly retains investment bankers and renews Fox deal, will go on sale soon originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 22 Jun 2011 18:04:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Hulu rumored to be considering a sale after receiving an offer from... Yahoo? originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 21 Jun 2011 21:36:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Continue reading Hulu, Miramax deal means Netflix, Hulu Plus both add Pulp Fiction and more starting today

Hulu, Miramax deal means Netflix, Hulu Plus both add Pulp Fiction and more starting today originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 01 Jun 2011 12:49:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Gallery: Hulu Plus on TiVo Premiere

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Hulu Plus on TiVo Premiere hands-on originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 23 May 2011 00:01:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Hulu Plus on TiVo promos pop up in stores and online, suggest launch soon originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 21 May 2011 15:37:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>huluhulu plusHuluPluspromotionstreamingtivotivo premiereTivoPremieretvSat, 21 May 2011 15:37:00 EST<![CDATA[Hulu Plus for iOS updated to v2.3, resumes resuming]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/04/29/hulu-plus-for-ios-updated-to-v2-3-resumes-resuming/http://www.engadget.com/2011/04/29/hulu-plus-for-ios-updated-to-v2-3-resumes-resuming/http://www.engadget.com/2011/04/29/hulu-plus-for-ios-updated-to-v2-3-resumes-resuming/#comments Sure, Hulu Plus is on the Xbox 360 now, but that's not the only platform getting some love this week as the app for iOS was updated yesterday. New tweaks in v2.3 include tabbed search results, a dedicated menu for the Criterion Collection plus improvements for the iPad 2 and other minor tweaks. If you were missing the "resume" button take heart - it's back now. Hit the app store for the updated version of the free app and put that $7.99 per month subscription to work.

Hulu Plus for iOS updated to v2.3, resumes resuming originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 29 Apr 2011 14:39:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>2.3appappleappscriterion collectionCriterionCollectionhuluhulu plusHuluPlusiosipadiphoneipod touchIpodTouchmobileresumeFri, 29 Apr 2011 14:39:00 EST<![CDATA[Hulu Plus on Xbox 360 launches tomorrow, all members get a free week thanks to beef jerky]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/04/28/hulu-plus-on-xbox-360-launches-tomorrow-all-members-get-a-free/http://www.engadget.com/2011/04/28/hulu-plus-on-xbox-360-launches-tomorrow-all-members-get-a-free/http://www.engadget.com/2011/04/28/hulu-plus-on-xbox-360-launches-tomorrow-all-members-get-a-free/#comments It's true, per Major Nelson Hulu Plus will launch on Xbox 360 tomorrow amid a slew of promotions, the first of which will provide free access to the service for all US-based Xbox Live members (free or paid) through May 6th courtesy of Jack Link's Beef Jerky. We should be able to get some hands on time with the app in a few. Until then you can imagine what it will be like to watch 24 The Confession in HD or every episode of Spaced through your console in between rounds of messin' with Sasquatch (explanation after the break).

After spending some time with the app, it seems to work about as expected, mirroring the experience of Microsoft's Zune video on-demand without the need to pay-per-video. The Kinect implementation is similarly (and unfortunately) limited just like it was for Netflix, giving users the ability to browse only a list of preselected "popular" videos by gesture or voice. As seen in the video after the break, in-video commands work the same as well, so if talking to the TV is more convenient than grabbing the remote, you're in luck. We did find a slight issue with the picture quality, on many of the TV shows motion appeared jerkier and less smooth than other video apps on the 360, while it didn't have any of the pausing or dropping users have cited recently on the PS3, it was noticeable. The best news however, is that you don't even need a credit card to get in on the weeklong trial, so give the app a download and try it out yourself.

Update: Now with screens plus details on the giveaways and a demo of Hulu Plus w/ Kinect after the break!

Gallery: Hulu Plus on Xbox 360

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Hulu Plus on Xbox 360 launches tomorrow, all members get a free week thanks to beef jerky originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 28 Apr 2011 12:39:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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[Thanks, Darren, Alex, Shahraiz]

Hulu Plus credits users for PlayStation Network-related downtime originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 27 Apr 2011 19:55:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Hulu Plus comes to Xbox 360 April 29th according to OXM originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 26 Apr 2011 20:59:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>huluhulu plusHuluPluskinectmicrosoftoxmxboxxbox 360xbox liveXbox360XboxLiveTue, 26 Apr 2011 20:59:00 EST<![CDATA[Poll: What's the most important feature for a Netflix competitor?]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/04/24/poll-whats-the-most-important-feature-for-a-netflix-competitor/http://www.engadget.com/2011/04/24/poll-whats-the-most-important-feature-for-a-netflix-competitor/http://www.engadget.com/2011/04/24/poll-whats-the-most-important-feature-for-a-netflix-competitor/#comments The rumor mill indicates we can expect serious competition for Netflix's Watch Instantly service sometime soon, so we're wondering what features anyone else diving into the game may want to focus on in order to get your attention. Given the service's wide reach we figure you're probably a subscriber or at least gave it a shot whether by word of mouth or through one of those annoying pop under ads (why do they still run those?) and have seen some room for improvement. We've put a few of our ideas as options in the poll below, let us know what you'd like to see most in the comments below.

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Poll: What's the most important feature for a Netflix competitor? originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 24 Apr 2011 14:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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RIM wants Hulu Plus on the Blackberry PlayBook, 'conversations' continue originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 24 Apr 2011 12:12:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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