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Hulu to stay free - for now
According to Disney EVP Kevin Mayer , Hulu isn’t transitioning to a paid model of any kind any time soon. Hulu, a video content distribution website partnership between Fox, NBC and Disney, has rocketed in popularity. Mayer did add that Hulu will be asking it’s customers to pay, though it is unclear how that will work or when it will happen. Mayer suggested it will come in the form of subscriptions, one-time rentals, or perhaps…
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Netflix breaks into the top 20 for video sites
It is no secret that Netflix is pushing their Watch Instantly movie streaming, and according to the December comScore numbers that push seems to be…
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YouTube experimenting with HTML5-based video player
In an attempt to move away from flash-based video players, YouTube is currently having an opt-in beta for the upcoming HTML5-based video player. You can…
Hulu rumored to begin charging for your favorites
Rumors are swirling around the web about Hulu’s possible two new business models. Both of them charging money for our shows. The first business model is a bit of a no-brainer. Hulu would begin charging for shows based on their popularity. So, if you love the show, and so does… Continue Reading »
YouTube’s video page gets a makeover
YouTube has just launched a complete redesign of their video playback page. If you want to try it out, you will have to opt in. Alternatively, you can see the changes from the screenshot below this post. One main feature removed from the old design is the 5-star rating system.… Continue Reading »
CES 2010: Three big winners
CES 2010 is an enigma. For the Gadgetell crew, there wasn’t a clear winning product. One thing we can agree was three companies owned this show, all without actually having a booth. Those three companies are Netflix, Facebook and Pandora. These three are bread, peanut butter and jelly to electronics… Continue Reading »
Youtu.be joins the shortened URL arsenal
In light of last weeks release of both Facebook and Google shortened URLs, YouTube has now decided to jump on the bandwagon with its own URL shortener. This time its the very original youtu.be. This will, of course be for shortening only YouTube videos for use on services like Twitter.… Continue Reading »
Rage Against the Machine wins UK Christmas Number 1 thanks to Facebook
Social media is a powerful thing and we all take a part in it. Facebook, being one of the most recognizable ones, has just proven how influential it can be. The UK Christmas Number 1 is a highly revered award by musicians everywhere. And for the last 4 years, this… Continue Reading »
Qik adds live streaming video option with new desktop program
Qik is already a recognized name for streaming live video from mobile phones to the web, but Qik is adding to its list of services with Qik-in-Touch, a desktop application that runs through Adobe AIR. With Qik-in-Touch, people can instantly watch live video shared by friends the moment that the… Continue Reading »
TiVo slashes price on HD and HD XL - get Netflix, Amazon, Blockbuster and YouTube all for less
TiVo has reduced prices on their HD and HD XL units by up to $100 for the holidays. TiVo revolutionized DVR functionality and continues to drive services forward with integration with companies like Netflix, Amazon and BLOCKBUSTER allowing users to stream movies, even in HD, to their home TVs. It… Continue Reading »
Google launches music search feature
Google has partnered with several major providers of online music to launch a music search engine. Now when you type in the name of a song, artist or title, you can access audio or video previews of your music search query. The previews will be available via links to MySpace,… Continue Reading »
What’s a ZAGG box and what did $35 million in R&D get them?
ZAGG is perhaps best known for their gadget skin protection that used to be on edges of helicopter blades. Today, the company through us a bit of curve ball: they started talking about a product the company will unveil at CES in January, the ZAGG box. As catchy as that… Continue Reading »
Hulu to start charging next year
The rumors that started in June appear to be becoming a reality. Hulu will soon start charging for content. Hulu board member Chase Cary said it’s time for the site to adopt a “meaningful subscription model.” He was quick to add that the entire site would not be fee based… Continue Reading »
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Macworld 2010
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Palm Pre Information & Updates
Palm just introduced their next-gen smartphone, the Palm Pre, and next-gen operating system, Palm webOS. Gadgetell's got the latest Pre and webOS information and news for you right here.






