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Stream media from your PC to your Roku box

Posted May 26, 2012 - 7:11 am

To borrow from Woody Allen, love is too weak a word to describe how I feel about my Roku box. I lurve it.
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Android on Nintendo, another dual-screen tablet, and stupid Hulu concepts: your Wednesday rumor roundup

Posted May 2, 2012 - 11:04 am

Today, we’re talking crazy Samsung tablets, networks’ crazy lack of understanding of what makes Hulu appealing, and a really crazy Android rumor.
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Four Netflix alternatives tested

Posted October 8, 2011 - 8:59 am

A couple of recent customer-service snafus by Netflix pushed many users to look for an alternative way to enjoy video services. First Netflix hiked its prices by 60 percent, and later it split its services into two different companies.
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Hulu up for sale, Google bidding big against Amazon, Yahoo, Dish Network

Posted September 7, 2011 - 10:35 am

How much is Hulu worth, now that they have over a million Hulu Plus subscribers? Reports range from $500 million to $2 billion. And anytime a company on the block gets in that high a price range, Google's name comes up. Does YouTube need a younger brother?
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Apple and Hulu: Not so strange bedfellows?

Posted July 30, 2011 - 8:02 am

In some ways the two make perfect partners: Hulu has a large catalog of video content that consumers want to watch, and the licenses to stream them; Apple has proven experience in delivering content to users on a variety of devices.
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Who Buys Hulu? Google, Microsoft, or Yahoo Bid

Posted July 5, 2011 - 9:39 am

Tell us which company should buy Hulu, then why. Sorry, but "none of the above" is not allowed. Geek up and take a stand.
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Deals Afoot? Hulu, Western Union-Travelex in the Buzz

Posted July 1, 2011 - 4:43 pm

In the Friday buzz were speculation about an approach to possible bidders by Hulu LLC -- the online-video service that is exploring a sale -- and about a purchase being sought by Western Union.
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Gaming update: Hulu Xbox confirmed, Redbox expanding video game rental service, and more [video]

Posted April 29, 2011 - 8:34 am

Let's finish off the week with some gaming quick hits. First we have confirmation that Hulu Plus is hitting the Xbox 360 today. Then a mobile game comes to the Xbox with a twist. Finally, Redbox is expanding the video game rental service that it's been testing for two years.
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Hulu Plus coming to Xbox, Epix coming to various devices

Posted April 28, 2011 - 8:04 am

An all-but-confirmed rumor has Hulu Plus coming the Xbox 360 this Friday, but make sure you know what Hulu Plus really is before you get excited. Hulu also gives a little back to hurting PS3 owners. Meanwhile if movies are your thing you might be interested to learn that Epix will soon be streaming to various devices.
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PSN Hulu Plus users get credit

Posted April 27, 2011 - 1:33 pm

The streaming media company has announced it will be compensating PlayStation-based Hulu Plus users with one-week credits via email.
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Early Roku adopters fret no longer; your 1080P update is here

Posted December 14, 2010 - 8:33 am

Roku is rolling out a firmware update that brings 1080P streaming (standard on all but the cheapest new Roku models) to the older Roku XR line.
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Hulu Plus: Who Needs It, Who Doesn't

Posted November 18, 2010 - 10:33 am

Online video service Hulu Plus is open for business, but will a nation of couch potatoes be willing to spend $8 a month for shows readily available on cable and broadcast TV? The premium service isn't for everyone, certainly, but some sofa spuds may find it worthwhile.
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Hulu Plus hits Roku, drops subscription price

Posted November 17, 2010 - 9:22 am

Hulu keeps improving the reach and value of its Hulu Plus service. This time it's a price drop, free trial offers and another streaming device supported. Of course there's still the issue of those pesky ads.
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Hulu CEO: Our ads should be less annoying

Posted November 11, 2010 - 10:52 am

A media executive who wants to make advertising less intrusive? Hulu CEO Jason Kilar is convinced that the interactive nature of the Web means that his internet TV service can make money from fewer and better ads.
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Hulu Plus for all US Playstation owners; NHL hits PS3 & Roku

Posted November 11, 2010 - 10:37 am

Yesterday was a good day for cable-cutters. Hulu Plus & NHL Gamecenter LIVE both arrived for all US Playstation 3 owners, and Roku announced that the NHL is headed to its platform, too.
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Hulu Plus now available to all: what you need to know before signing up

Posted November 5, 2010 - 7:40 am

No longer do you need an invitation to sign up for a Hulu Plus app. But before you go rushing off to hand over your credit card, take a minute to read through this list of potential issues with the service.
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Clearing up some Hulu Plus misinformation

Posted September 29, 2010 - 8:07 am

Roku and Tivo formally announced that Hulu Plus was coming to their respective devices yesterday and the blogosphere jumped all over the story. But not everyone had all their Hulu Plus facts straight.
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Hulu (Plus?) coming to Roku Players

Posted September 28, 2010 - 7:44 am

A new rumor indicates that Roku is getting yet another streaming option: Hulu. Probably Hulu Plus, but nothing is certain at this point.
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Hulu Plus hits the Playstation 3; another hands-on report

Posted July 15, 2010 - 7:47 am

The Playstation 3 Hulu Plus experience is better than the iPad experience, but there are still basic issues that make Netflix Streaming seem like a much more appealing alternative.
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Hands-on with Hulu Plus: is it worth $10/month?

Posted July 13, 2010 - 8:10 am

Hulu finally invited me to try their service and I eagerly handed them my credit card info. Here's what I found. Hint: it wasn't great news for me. Your mileage may vary.
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Hulu Plus...Plus?

Posted July 9, 2010 - 8:02 am

Hulu's CEO says that the company is open to the idea of a second tier of paid Hulu service: one that is ad free. He didn't mention a price for this Hulu Plus Plus service, so it's up to us to decide what's fair.
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Will Hulu and Apple kill old-style TV?

Posted July 2, 2010 - 1:46 pm

Between Hulu and Apple, are the days of over-the-air and cable TV numbered?
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Subscription-based Hulu Plus is now official

Posted June 29, 2010 - 2:38 pm

After months of rumors, Hulu officially announces its $9.99/month Hulu Plus service, and we get some details.
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Now the rumors are saying Hulu is coming to the PS3?

Posted June 25, 2010 - 7:17 am

We've heard the Hulu on Xbox rumors (that have yet to pan out) and now we're hearing Hulu on PS3 rumors. How long until we get to the Hulu on Wii rumors?
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Hulu on iPad, Hulu on Xbox, Hulu for $10/month

Posted June 10, 2010 - 7:58 am

The Hulu rumors just won't quit. This time Reuters is doing the reporting.
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