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No Hulu Plus or Netflix for Cable TiVo DVRs

, Dec 21st 2010 Discuss [1]

Another stumbling block on the path to all-content multimedia enlightenment in a single STB has presented itself, with rights holders taking umbrage with TiVo DVRs supplied by cable companies. According to Suddenlink - though the limitation also stands for Cox and RCN - rights holders aren't willing to see streaming and VOD content on the same cable-powered device; that means that, while Hulu Plus is expected to launch on TiVo STBs soon, it will only be available for those bought at retail, not supplied by cable companies Read The Full Story

SlashGear Morning Wrap-up: November 17 2010

, Nov 17th 2010 Discuss [0]

Today we talk about, believe it or not, methane powered computers! Better hope you don't get too close to a heat source. Uh oh. Then there's a Berlin showing of some fantastic looking color e-paper, sponsored by Bridgestone, Epson, and Samsung, but made by an unknown producer. Then PALM throws down the gauntlet saying they'll reclaim their smartphone "birthright" soon, and BYD Alice Tegra 2 Froyo tablet wants a chomp of the tablet market too. All this and MORE on todays SlashGear Morning Wrap-up! Read The Full Story

Hulu Plus officially launches at $7.99 per month; hits Roku today

, Nov 17th 2010 Discuss [0]

The Hulu Plus subscription service has officially launched, and as rumored Hulu has cut pricing from the $9.99 of the preview program. Now priced at $7.99 per month, the streaming media service is also making its debut on Roku set-top boxes (as promised back in October), while PS3 owners can also download the Hulu Plus application as long as they have a PlayStation Network account. Read The Full Story

Sony Dash gets Hulu Plus support

, Nov 12th 2010 Discuss [1]

Of all the screens we thought we'd see Hulu Plus appear on next, the 7-inch LCD of Sony's Dash wasn't one of them. Still, if you're paying Hulu $9.99 for the privilege of accessing its season-long catalog of TV episodes and movies, you can now stream that content to the chumby-based "Personal Internet Viewer". Read The Full Story

Boxee Box by D-Link now shipping; Netflix and Hulu Plus incoming

, Nov 11th 2010 Discuss [0]

The standalone Boxee Box by D-Link is finally shipping, with 33 countries getting the $199.99 home entertainment box at launch. While we've known to expect the Boxee Box for some time now, what's particularly exciting is that Boxee is in the process of inking deals with Netflix and Hulu Plus, which will see the streaming content services both eventually available to users. Read The Full Story

Hulu Plus Now Available for BRAVIA HDTVs, Coming to PS3 Next Week

, Nov 4th 2010 Discuss [0]

Hulu Plus is the subscription service from Hulu that allows people to watch full episode lists of their favorite shows, whenever they want. The service was announced earlier in the year, and opened into a private Beta not too long ago, but it looks like Hulu is ready to pull the Beta tag off, and let access expand to anyone who wants to jump into the mix. Read The Full Story

Hulu Plus coming to all Roku streaming players this fall

, Oct 29th 2010 Discuss [1]

If you already own a Roku streaming media player for your TV or have been eyeing one of the devices, a new content partnership with Hulu will interest you. Starting this fall when Hulu Plus kicks off the service will be offered on all Roku streaming media players. Read The Full Story

Hulu Plus subscription slash imminent?

, Oct 22nd 2010 Discuss [1]

Hulu Plus was meant to put some cash back into the streaming video site's pockets, but it seems the $9.95 monthly subscription fee hasn't met with success.  AllThingsD has heard that Hulu is planning to halve its fees - down to $4.95 per month - before the beta trial is even finished. Read The Full Story

TiVo Premiere DVRs Adding Hulu Plus

, Sep 28th 2010 Discuss [0]

Looks like the other rumors were true, too. After just hearing that the popular Hulu Plus service would be made available on the Roku boxes, TiVo just announced to the world that the Hulu service would be also made available on their TiVo Premiere DVRs, too. That means quite a bit of subscriptions to get your hands on Hulu Plus on your TV, but at least it's an option. Read The Full Story

Roku Gains Content Partnership with Hulu

, Sep 28th 2010 Discuss [0]

Today, Roku has officially announced that Hulu is coming to the Roku media streaming devices available in the market. It will be made available in the Hulu Plus variant, which means that if you want to get your hands on the media streaming service, you'll have to drop some money every month. But, the additional service to the media streaming set-top box does indeed put a new twist on the at-home media streaming services, and puts some question marks over the other set-top boxes available to consumers. Read The Full Story

SlashGear Week in Review – Week 31 2010

, Aug 8th 2010 Discuss [1]

Sunday is here again and it's time for another Week in Review. You might remember that cool robot that GM and NASA developed dubbed Robonaut 2. R2 is set to head to the ISS aboard one of the final Shuttle mission and good ol' R2 will be Tweeting his trip. Read The Full Story

Hulu Plus Could Bring Ad-Free Option to Customers, if You’re Willing to Pay for it

, Jul 8th 2010 Discuss [0]

Considering most, if not all of the rumors about Hulu Plus came true, we're going to go ahead and point out that this one's probably going to come true, too. Especially considering the fact it's not so much of a rumor, but more of a "confirmation" from the Chief of Hulu himself, Jason Kilar. A confirmation that he's "comfortable" with the idea, that is. Not that it's coming. Read The Full Story
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