Category archives: Hulu Plus

 

 

Hulu video player gets a 'big picture' update, now 55 percent larger

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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 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink The Next Web | Hulu Blog | Email this | Comments

 

SCEA Senior VP hints Hulu may be headed to PS Vita

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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 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink DualShockers | The Hollywood Reporter | Email this | Comments

 

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

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It was only a matter of time, right? The Wall Street Journa l reports that Comcast is rolling out a VOD competitor for Amazon , Netflix and Hulu so it can grab a slice of the streaming video pie. Called Xfinity Streampix, it brings shows from NBC and ABC, along with movies from Sony Pictures and Warner Bros. Scheduled to launch this Thursday, the service will be rolled in for free with some existing cable packages and available on its own for $4.99 a month. For your five bucks, you get access to a back catalog of shows and movies on any internet-capable device, though, naturally we don’t know exactly how much content will be available when it goes live. What we do know is that price point puts Streampix well beneath the $7.99 asking price of its competition, so here’s hoping a VOD price war ensues. 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 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink Wall Street Journal | Comcast Voices | Email this | Comments

 

Nintendo Wii joins the Hulu Plus watch party

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Sure, we knew it was coming , but now Hulu Plus has officially arrived for the Nintendo Wii, letting you stream “current-season hit TV shows such as… New Girl and Vampire Diaries ” in all their high standard-definition glory. We know, you’re already caught up on all that New Girl action, but The Biggest Loser ‘s latest win will look even juicier in gorgeous 480p SD resolution, so head on over to the colorful Wii Shop Channel to get your $7.99 monthly Hulu fix. Or, if you’re not keen on paying for your teevee, you can download a two-week free trial of the service anytime within the first month of availability. And what about that 3DS version? You’ll need to wait until “later this year,” unfortunately. Full PR is just past the break. Continue reading Nintendo Wii joins the Hulu Plus watch party Nintendo Wii joins the Hulu Plus watch party originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 16 Feb 2012 11:18:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink Joystiq | Business Wire | Email this | Comments

 

Super Bowl 2012 Ad Roundup: Galaxy Note, Hulu Plus, Best Buy and more

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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. Continue reading Super Bowl 2012 Ad Roundup: Galaxy Note, Hulu Plus, Best Buy and more 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 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink | Ad Blitz | Email this | Comments

 

Switched On: New World Recorder

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Each week Ross Rubin contributes Switched On , a column about consumer technology. 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. Continue reading Switched On: New World Recorder Switched On: New World Recorder originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 05 Feb 2012 18:00:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink | | Email this | Comments

 

Hack breaks Hulu Plus free from supported device chains, embraces Androids of every shape and color

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It’s not TV, it’s Hulu Plus and it’s coming to the Android device of your choosing — somewhat, unofficially. While the main ad-supported, streaming video site may have failed to seek refuge in the arms of a new owner last year, its subscription mobile offshoot is now finding a home in all Googlefied phones and tablets via a modified .apk created by XDA Developers member Vgeezy. But before you get all hot and bothered, keep in mind this jailbroken app still requires a subscription to work, although you won’t need root to install it. So, any users looking for a quick and illicit content fix will have to look elsewhere. For everyone else, there’s the source link below. 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 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink PhoneArena | XDA Developers | Email this | Comments

 

Hulu CEO recaps the year 2011: 1.5 million on Hulu Plus, no new owner

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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 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink | Hulu Blog | Email this | Comments