Remember Walmart’s very own HDMI streaming stick, which I spotted in the FCC’s online database two months ago? Turns out Walmart already…
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Disney Movies Anywhere is coming to Walmart’s Vudu
Disney Movies Anywhere, the cloud locker service that recently expanded from iOS to Android, is coming to another major retailer: Disney CTO…
Read MoreThis is Vudu Spark, Walmart’s very own Chromecast competitor
Walmart is getting ready to sell its very own streaming stick, but the device is very much a one-trick pony.…
Read MoreI saw Veronica Mars, thanks to a $35 donation, 3 websites, 2 apps and an $8 movie ticket
Even for a fan who donated to the cause, the effort required to watch crowd-funded "Veronica Mars" on its opening day was just maybe above-and-beyond, thanks to Warner Bros.…
Read MoreVudu is adding Chromecast support
Vudu, the Walmart-owned (S WMT) premium video service, is adding Chromecast support to its iOS and Android app soon. Vudu announced the…
Read MoreBlockbuster, Netflix and the end of movies as a product
Blockbuster going out of business isn't just about Netflix winning over DVD rentals -- it's about the end of movies as a product.…
Read MoreHollywood’s UltraViolet offers an alternative to iTunes
UltraViolet is Hollywood's first real effort at breaking the Apple stranglehold. The idea is that by implementing a digital rights locker, the studios involved will enable viewers to purchase a piece of content once and watch it on any device. And it's finally available now.…
Read MoreFanhattan’s iPad app makes video discovery social
Fanhattan has integrated with social networks, which will not only provide more interesting content for users to watch but will also allow them to share their interests with friends. Users can now get recommendations from their social graph, including movies and TV shows their friends like.…
Read MoreDid Wal-Mart Throw A Lawsuit To Get Access To Netflix Customers?
Wal-Mart (NYSE: WMT) recently surged into third place in the movie-download business, barely a year after buying the startup Vudu. Now, the……
Read MoreLooks like HTML5 is gaining momentum
If recent news from Twitter, Pandora, Google and Amazon is any indication, it seems that a set of technologies collectively known as HTML5 are finally starting to gain a lot of momentum, and to me, that's a good thing -- especially for the mainstream users.…
Read MoreVudu avoids the Apple tax with iPad mobile site
Vudu is finally making its streaming VOD store available on the iPad. But while most streaming video services have launched apps on the tablet, Vudu is coming to market with a mobile web experience, in part so that it doesn't have to share revenues with Apple.…
Read MoreAmazon getting serious about competing with Netflix
With an expanded content library and a new key asset acquired to play in the consumer electronics market, Amazon is becoming more aggressive in its pursuit of Netflix. And it couldn't have happened at a better time, with Netflix approval at all-time lows.…
Read MoreAs DVD sales decline, Walmart.com adds Vudu streaming
Vudu's streaming-video-on-demand service is about to get a big boost, as it's being integrated with the website of parent company Walmart. That will introduce millions of new "every day low price" shoppers to the joy of online video through the Vudu service.…
Read MoreUltraViolet is ready. Now Hollywood needs to make it work.
The DECE has finally completed the backend work needed to roll out services based on its UltraViolet initiative. Now Hollywood needs to spread the word to consumers about what UltraViolet is, how it works and most importantly, why they will want to buy movies again.…
Read MoreVizio’s Vudu Button Highlights Race to the Remote Control
Vizio is adding a Vudu button to remote controls for its connected TVs and Blu-ray players. The button provides easier navigation to the service, but it also highlights the struggle publishers face when trying to reach viewers on connected devices where dozens of apps compete.…
Read MorePlayStation Network Outage Bad News for Netflix and Hulu
Want to watch videos from Netflix or Hulu Plus on your PS3? Well, you're out of luck: Sony has taken the PlayStation Network offline after suffering a serious security breach last week, and both online video services are closely tied to the game console's network.…
Read MoreVudu Launches Browser-Based Video Streaming Service
Vudu has rapidly expanded the number of devices that offer its video on demand service. But the one place you couldn't find it was in your web browser. That changes today, as full video streaming of all titles will now be available on Vudu.com.…
Read MoreiTunes Tops Online Movie Sales, But Competition Is Heating Up
Apple's iTunes is #1 when it comes to movie sales and rentals online, but Microsoft's share is growing quickly due to sales of its Kinect motion controller. While Sony ranks third now, it could soon be overtaken by Walmart's Vudu if that service continues to grow.…
Read MoreVid Biz: XBMC on Apple TV, Boxee VOD, Samsung Apps
Today on the Net: Boxee strikes an international VOD deal, Apple TV and iPad users can now install XBMC on their devices and Samsung sees growing demand for its TV apps.…
Read MoreBoxee Box Finally Gets Vudu
Boxee Box owners, the wait is over: No, you're not getting your long-promised Netflix app quite yet. But you will finally be able to rent and purchase major Hollywood movies, in HD and 3D, thanks to the official launch of the Vudu app on Boxee.…
Read MoreVudu’s Streaming Service Lands on the PS3
Vudu announced today that it will launch on Sony's PlayStation 3 game console, giving it access to the PS3's 30 million users in the U.S. In addition, it's rolling out a new design that provides an improved user interface and personalized recommendations for Vudu users.…
Read MoreDisney’s Iger: DVD Sales Drop Is Sobering
On Disney's earnings call yesterday, CEO Bob Iger said the decline in DVD sales is not necessarily due to a down economy, but a shift in how users consume content and entertainment choices available to them. That's particularly true for titles like Toy Story 3.…
Read MoreVudu Flexes Its Wal-Mart Ties With ‘Toy Story 3’ Promotion
Ever since it purchased online streaming movie service Vudu earlier this year, Wal-Mart (NYSE: WMT) hasn't done much to acknowledge its new……
Read MoreBuy Toy Story 3 at Walmart? Stream It on VUDU
Tomorrow, when Pixar's Toy Story 3 becomes available on DVD and Blu-ray, any consumer who buys a disc at Walmart will receive a code to download the film to their VUDU-enabled device. According to VUDU, "The future of media has officially arrived, and it is awesome!"…
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