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Hulu may add pay TV authentication in the future

Ben Kersey, May 1st 2012 Discuss [0]

The dream may be to become a full fledged cord cutter, but if a new rumor turns out to be true, that idea could face more than just a bump in the road. The New York Post reports that Hulu is planning to introduce a cable authentication system in the future. That would mean that users would have to prove that they have a cable or satellite subscription in order to view content via the service. Read The Full Story

Hulu Plus membership soars to two million

Mark Raby, Apr 17th 2012 Discuss [0]

The number of people who are paying for streaming site Hulu's premium service has eclipsed the impressive two million milestone. In January, it was announced that Hulu Plus had around 1.5 million subscribers, so the rate of growth is now more than 100,000 per month, which is certainly nothing to scoff at. And there is no sign that the service is slowing down, so that number will continue to grow. Read The Full Story

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Cable Cord Cutting? Ha! Never!

Don Reisinger, Apr 12th 2012 Discuss [0]

I’ve often been asked by friends and family that have made the leap if I would ever consider cutting out cable television, ditching my service with my provider, and moving into the great, cord-cutting frontier. Those who press me say that if I make the move, I’ll be able to enjoy nearly all the same entertainment, but I will no longer need to pay Time Warner Cable for the, uh, privilege, of using its service.

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Hulu Plus Android tablet support confirmed, scattered

Mark Raby, Mar 29th 2012 Discuss [0]

Hulu Plus is finally making its way to the world of Android tablets, but only a few are in the list of supported devices so far. Anyone who watched as the online streaming service was slowly and randomly rolled out to Android phones should know that it might take some time before massive tablet support is enacted, and the next device on the list is anyone's guess. For now, though, some tablet owners have reason to celebrate. Read The Full Story

Comcast Xfinity Streampix revealed to take down Netflix

Chris Burns, Feb 21st 2012 Discuss [0]

If you're a user of Netflix streaming service, HULU Plus, or both, you know that there's a lot to differentiate the two, but that not a lot of ground is left to cover after they've taken their piece of the pie. That's where Comcast comes in with Xfinity Streampix. The group has this week revealed, though not formally announced, their upcoming streaming video service which will take command of its 75,000 shows and films that Comcast already offers and adds deals with several large picture companies. Read The Full Story

Nintendo Wii gets Hulu Plus

Chris Davies, Feb 16th 2012 Discuss [0]

Nintendo has launched Hulu Plus for the Wii, releasing an app for the subscription-based streaming TV service for its console, and offering new users two weeks of free access. Available for download from the Wii Shop Channel today, the Hulu Plus app costs $7.99 per month - after the trial is over - and gives access to a catalog of recent titles in the US. Read The Full Story

Hulu: We’ll spend $500m on content in 2012

Chris Davies, Jan 13th 2012 Discuss [0]

More than 1.5m users now subscribe to Hulu's premium streaming service, with Hulu Plus sign-ups in 2011 double the daily rate of 2010. Part of that may well be down to Hulu keeping its best - and the most - content for paying subscribers, however, with free-to-stream Hulu content growing 40-percent year on year, while paid Hulu Plus content more than doubled. Read The Full Story

Kindle Fire adds Hulu Plus support

Chris Davies, Nov 11th 2011 Discuss [5]

Amazon has announced that Hulu Plus will be joining Netflix on the Kindle Fire, as the retailer does its best to outplay the B&N NOOK Tablet when it comes to streaming media options. The Hulu Plus app, Amazon tells us, joins the roster of titles announced earlier this week, along with sports tracking software ESPN ScoreCenter. Read The Full Story

Apple TV Hulu Plus app on ice over iTunes sales fears

Chris Davies, Nov 1st 2011 Discuss [11]

Apple TV owners hoping for Hulu Plus access will have to wait until Apple execs are confident the streaming media service won't eat into iTunes sales, new reports have suggested. Although a Hulu Plus app on Apple TV hardware is already apparently feature-complete and ready for launch, 9 to 5 Mac's sources tell them, the hold-up is a political one rather than any technical shortcoming of hardware, software or service, as Apple looks to protect its own revenue stream. Read The Full Story

Nintendo 3DS getting Hulu Plus and 3D camcorder

Chris Davies, Oct 21st 2011 Discuss [0]

Nintendo has announced that Hulu Plus is headed to the Nintendo 3DS, part of a range of updates for the 3D-capable games console including 3D video recording. Set to arrive by the end of the year - though still demanding a $7.99 monthly subscription - Hulu Plus will allow 3DS owners to watch shows such as Modern Family, Glee and Lost. Read The Full Story

Hulu sale cancelled altogether

Chris Burns, Oct 13th 2011 Discuss [0]

For those of you following the sale of Hulu - oh wait, you didn't know Hulu was for sale? Well it was, not it isn't. Follow us for a minute or two as we run down the path from original sale to bidders to bidders dropping out to Hulu just saying "fine, forget about it, I'll just keep to myself!" It's all very dramatic. It all started back in June when Hulu was rumored to be putting themselves up for sale with Yahoo! tipped as a bidder. Read The Full Story

Hulu Plus for Android adds support for 9 more devices

Rue Liu, Sep 20th 2011 Discuss [4]

If you're a Hulu Plus subscriber and an Android user, you're chances of being able to use the Hulu Plus app on your smartphone or tablet has just increased slightly. The Hulu Plus app for Android first rolled out in June with support for only six devices, but an update today adds nine new devices to the still very limited roster. Read The Full Story