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Vudu uses new web streaming service to avoid sharing loot with Apple

Shane McGlaun, Aug 10th 2011 Discuss [11]

When Apple started to force a revenue share with any company with an app that required a subscription, many of the companies were not happy. Some just rendered unto Jobs, what belongs to Jobs. Others decided to make a workaround to avoid those extra payments. The first to skirt the Apple system was Amazon with its Kindle iPad service where it offered the services as a web offering rather than an app. Read The Full Story

Sony Blu-ray range gets VUDU 2D/3D streaming

Chris Davies, Mar 15th 2011 Discuss [1]

VUDU's streaming movie service can now be found on Sony's latest Blu-ray players, with a choice of 1080p 2D and 3D pay-per-view titles available. Promising 5.1 Dolby Digital surround sound and, in many cases, availability on the same day as DVDs go on sale, the VUDU movies can be watched in 3D on Sony's 3D-enabled hardware. Read The Full Story

VUDU 2.0 UI released today: HDTVs, Blu-ray, PS3 & Boxee Box to benefit

Chris Davies, Jan 21st 2011 Discuss [1]

VUDU has announced that the new 2.0 interface is going out today to most VUDU-enabled HDTVs and Blu-Ray players, as well as PS3 and Boxee Box users. The updated interface speeds access to movies as well as introducing recommendations based on viewing history; in an imminent update, PS3 users will also be able to navigate the UI via their Move controller. Read The Full Story

Boxee Box gets VUDU streaming; Netflix later in January

Chris Davies, Jan 20th 2011 Discuss [0]

Boxee has added VUDU support to the Boxee Box by D-Link, as promised, with US users of the streaming media cube now able to access rented and purchased content. The Boxee STB supports VUDU's HDX format, for 24fps 1080p HD with Dolby Digital Plus 5.1 surround sound. Read The Full Story

VUDU Update to 2.0 Goes Live Today

Chris Burns, Dec 21st 2010 Discuss [0]

As you know from back in November when it was totally teased, VUDU is releasing its 2.0 user interface soon - turns out soon is today! This new version features a new system based on tabs, employing personalized recommendations, and including enhanced browse and filter capabilities. Also included in this update is support for motion-based input devices like PS3 Movie, mice, and pointer remote controls. Read The Full Story

Vudu to Offer 1080p Streaming Content to Panasonic’s Viera Cast Blu-ray Players

Chris Burns, Nov 22nd 2010 Discuss [0]

Oh my goodness! Vudu is back in a big way, yes? This most recent resurgence covers Panasonic's DMP-BDT350 (with full HD 3D), DMP-BDT300 (with full HD 3D), DMP-BDT100 (with full HD 3D), DMP-BD85, DMP-BD65, and DMP-B500 (the portable Blu-ray disc player). Starting November 24th, all of these devices will get complete access to the Vudu library - that is 4,000+ 1080p movies, all of them streaming, all of them promising to be totally frigging amazing. This system will work something like RedBox, with each title being available for $2 for a two-night rental. Firmware updates are on the way. Read The Full Story

SlashGear Morning Wrap-up: November 17 2010

Chris Burns, 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

VUDU 2.0 UI teased; HD PS3 streaming due later this month

Chris Davies, Nov 16th 2010 Discuss [0]

VUDU has outed its upcoming UI refresh, VUDU 2.0, as well as promising HD video streaming for the PS3 later this month. The former is optimized for HDTVs with wide-aspect screens, and uses a tabbed organization system; meanwhile the latter will include HD, HDX and Dolby 5.1 Surround Sound, direct to the console. Read The Full Story

VUDU offer streaming Toy Story 3 to Walmart disc buyers

Chris Davies, Nov 2nd 2010 Discuss [1]

VUDU and Walmart have partnered to provide digital versions of content bought in DVD or Blu-ray format, though to begin with only Disney's Toy Story 3 will be on offer. Anybody buying a physical copy of the film in Walmart stores will be able to enter a bundled download code at VUDU's site, and access a digital copy that streams to your VUDU hardware or software player. Read The Full Story

VUDU pay-per-view hits Boxee and Boxee Box in November

Chris Davies, Oct 28th 2010 Discuss [0]

Boxee and VUDU have announced a partnership that will see the former's media platform - including the upcoming Boxee Box by D-Link - gain access to pay-per-view titles from the latter's catalog. Up to 1080p Full HD content will be supported, together with Dolby Digital Plus 5.1 surround sound. Read The Full Story

Vudu online movie service acquired by Wal-Mart

Paul Fang, Feb 22nd 2010 Discuss [0]

The word’s out today from the NY Times that that Wal-Mart is set to acquire Vudu, the online movie streaming service in an acquisition set to be worth approximately $100 million. Additional information and the full press release can be found after the break. Read The Full Story

Vudu brings hundreds of apps to HDTVs and Blu-Ray Players

Paul Fang, Jan 6th 2010 Discuss [1]

Vudu (of Vudu Box fame) introduced Vudu Apps today, a platform delivering hundreds of internet applications and services to HDTVs by Mitsubishi, Sanyo, Sharp, and Toshiba. Toshiba will also integrate Vudu Apps in to their line of internet-capable Blu-Ray players. Read The Full Story