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Why Hulu is the OPEC of Online Video

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The formation of Hulu was defensive – designed to stop another YouTube or Napster from emerging and causing disruption to the TV industry. To say that the tech elite were cynical of Hulu’s launch would be an understatement , but by the time it launched just a few months later it was getting great reviews. Here is my case: 1.

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Hulu Heads To Windows 8

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Los Angeles-based Hulu said Monday that it has launched a version of its Hulu Plus app on Windows 8, Microsoft's newest operating system. According to Hulu, the new Hulu Plus app is optimized to the new Windows user interface, and will debut on October 26th. READ MORE>>.

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Hulu Swizzles Android UI

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Los Angeles-based Hulu said Thursday that it has launched a brand new, Hulu Plus user interface for its Android tablet users, as it launches on to an additional, seven Android tablets supporting its premium video service. Toshiba Thrive, Acer Iconia and LG G-Slate tablets. READ MORE>>.

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Hulu Plus Rolls Out On Wii U

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Hulu , the online video streaming service, has rolled out on the new Nintendo Wii U console, the Los Angeles firm said Tuesday evening. Hulu said that the new Wii U console supports both the usual access to current TV shows, as well as a second screen experience driven by the Wii U GamePad controller.

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Silicon Beach Report Sept. 21: Not Impossible Labs, Avnet Team Up for Wearable Health Tech

L.A. Business Journal

Not Impossible Labs and Avnet developing wearable device to help people with motor-related health issues; Hulu redesigns for the computer screen and mouse; new CEO at X1 Discovery

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TVSync’s Open API Uses Video and Audio Recognition Across All Four Screens

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The platform allows users to sync content and commands across all four screens — the smartphone, tablet/pad, computer and TV. And…they have opened up their API for all of you clever developers to create the amazing interactive second screen apps of the future. It is essentially a super large screen pad. What does that mean?

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Silicon Beach Report Sept. 21: Faraday Future’s Main Backer Receives $1B to Pursue Electric Cars

L.A. Business Journal

Faraday Future’s main backer receives $1 billion to pursue electric cars, Hulu orders two virtual reality shows, job candidate screening startup Imbellus raises $4 million, and more.

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