Stewart, Colbert, and Hulu’s thoughts about the future of TV
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The Race for the Second Screen (Redux)
The Race for the Second Screen (Redux)
Apple: Apple TV box currently plays videos purchased with iTunes on a TV set; wants to offer 99-cent rentals of new TV shows, making big announcement today and stream it live on Apple.com.
Amazon.com: Sells on-demand videos playable on set-top boxes and TVs; wants to offer unlimited viewing of older TV shows and movies for subscribers, expected to make announcements this week.
Netflix: Online streaming service lets subscribers play older TV shows and movies on media players and game consoles, expected to be a part of Apple’s announcement today.
Google: Google TV software seeks to merge TV and Web programming on TVs using various hardware, set to debut in time for this holiday season.
Hulu: A paid subscription service will offer new episodes of many TV shows on Internet-connected TVs and other devices like PS3s and XBOX360s.
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Read moreHulu Plus: $9.95/month subscription model on its way?
Hulu Plus: $9.95/month subscription model on its way?
The L.A. Times reports that it’ll launch on May 24 “according to people with knowledge of the plans” but adds that Hulu would not immediately respond to requests for comment. Supposedly it wouldn’t impact what’s currently there, but would simply add a larger collection of back episodes for paid members to enjoy, most likely with an iPad app to boot.
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