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

, 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

, 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

, 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

, 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

, 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

, 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

, 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

LG Plasma HDTV CES 2010 range boast super-narrow bezels

, Jan 6th 2010 Discuss [0]

In comparison to their huge 2010 LCD range, LG's new plasma HDTVs are conspicuous by their scarcity: the company have announced a mere eight new sets at CES 2010.  Among those six, however, are some impressive sounding beasts and some mighty fine design.  LG's TruSlim Frame models, for instance, the PK550 and PJ350, have bezels just 0.9-inches wide; all of the 2010 sets are around two-inches deep, too, and LG have shaved off considerable weight as well. Read The Full Story

LG LCD HDTV CES 2010 range revealed: 3D-ready flagship Infinia LE9500

, Jan 6th 2010 Discuss [0]

LG's CES 2010 LCD HDTV line-up may not be quite as technologically impressive as Toshiba's CELL-packing ZX900, but it certainly dwarfs it in terms of sheer number of models.  The company have announced a full 39 different HDTVs, ranging from the entry-level LD350 which kicks off at a modest 19-inches, through to the Infinia LE9500 flagship with up to 55-inch panels, skinny 8.5mm bezels, Full HD 1080p, Skype videocalls (assuming you plug in a webcam), 3D-ready support and streaming media from Netflix, VUDU, YouTube, Napster and Yahoo! Widgets. Read The Full Story

VUDU Extends HD On-Demand Service to LG Blu-Ray Players

, Sep 9th 2009 Discuss [0]

VUDU has appeared at least a few times here, and it looks like they just couldn't wait to do it again. And while VUDU isn't a stranger to LG products, it looks like a particular Blu-Ray player is set to get the On-Demand love right now. The LG BD390 is no longer bound by physical media only, as it will soon be able to reach out to VUDU's huge digital market, and pull down from more than 2,000 available titles, right there on the spot. Read The Full Story

Mitsubishi’s VUDU Integrated 1080p Flat Panel Diamond Unisen LCDs Begin Shipping

, Sep 3rd 2009 Discuss [0]

Mitsubishi Digital Electronics America has announced today that they've begun to ship their VUDU Integrated, 1080p Flat Panel LCD TVs today, all of which incorporate their Diamond models of Unisen Immersive Sound. These TVs will provide the ability for the customer to seamlessly deliver high definition (HD) movies and television shows to their sets on demand, whenever they want. Read The Full Story

LG add VUDU 1080p on-demand movies to NetCast HDTVs

, Jul 29th 2009 Discuss [0]

VUDU have announced that they have partnered with LG to put their on-demand IPTV system into the latter's HDTVs.  Rather than demanding a separate VUDU box, the LG "NetCast" range of TVs will be able to access on-demand rental or purchase of HD and 1080p Full HD titles, with a system that VUDU promise will see no stuttering or buffering delays.   Read The Full Story
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