Hulu Plus Coming to Wii, 3DS


Updated 10/21/11 10:40 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Hulu on Wii and 3DS

Good news, streaming fans: Hulu announced today that Hulu Plus content will be available on Nintendo's Wii and 3DS consoles by the end of the year. The $8 a month service gives you more access to current and archived TV shows and even lets you get content the day after it has aired rather than waiting an extra week to view (as is required on the free subscription for some stations). An update Read more

Watch the Same Movies and TV Shows Your Friends Are Watching Within Facebook


Updated 09/23/11 1:33 AM · Posted by · 1 comment

Hulu and Netflix Integration in Facebook

Watching TV is about to get a bit more social. If you've connected your Facebook account to sites like Hulu and Netflix, you'll soon be able to watch TV and movies right in Facebook with a few links. For example, if one of your friends is watching Glee on Hulu and shares this activity on Facebook, you'll be able to click on their update and watch the same show within Facebook thanks to some new Read more

Fox Restricts Next-Day Viewing on Hulu: Why You Shouldn't Freak Out Just Yet


Updated 07/27/11 1:30 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Fox Restricts Hulu Content

Fox announced yesterday that it would be restricting its content on Hulu, forcing viewers to wait a whole eight days to see the latest episode of their favorite shows, rather than getting the goods next day. Although at first it may seem like the content buffet is over, there's no reason to freak out and get cable if you've already cancelled your subscription in favor of online streaming options Read more

A Streaming Media Customer's Guide


Updated 07/28/11 11:22 AM · Posted by GeekSugar · 1 comment

How to Stream Online Video

Walmart announced today its streaming media service, VUDU. The company bought VUDU in 2010 and has finally integrated the HD digital media rental company into the Walmart website. The service is accessible through the VUDU page on Walmart's website or from VUDU-enabled devices like certain HDTVs, Blu-ray players, or PlayStation 3. Customers do not sign up for a subscription, but rather pay per Read more

5 Ways to Stream Your Workouts at Home


Updated 05/03/11 9:42 AM · Posted by · 3 comments

Streaming Workout Videos at Home

Being on a budget may be a way of life these days, but cutting back on expenses doesn't mean you have to sacrifice your health goals. If a gym membership isn't in the cards, the good news is you can still get a great workout in your own home. Don't think it's possible? Check out these five ways you can leave the gym behind, raise your heart rate, and stream it all on your home network. Netflix Read more

Things You Can't Watch on Google TV


Updated 11/09/10 11:02 AM · Posted by · 7 comments

Networks Block Google TV Access

Ah, the joys of Google TV. The magic set-top box can bring the Internet to your TV, and also allow you to browse available shows and clips from around the Internet in one clean interface . . . well, that's what it was supposed to do, anyway. It seems that not all is going well for Google's new TV system, as major cable networks are lining up to block Google TV's access to their sites. ABC, CBS, Read more

Hulu Launches Paid $10/Month Hulu Plus


Updated 06/30/10 1:56 PM · Posted by GeekSugar · 2 comments

Hulu Plus Subscription Service

In an effort to generate a profit, Hulu has started a subscription service. Called Hulu Plus, the $10/month program offers current and past seasons of TV shows, many of which are not available on the ad-supported free site. For $10/month, subscribers will be able to watch every episode of shows like 30 Rock, The Office, Ally McBeal, and, yes, all 159 episodes of Law & Order: SVU. Subscribers Read more

Do You Choose the One Long Ad or Numerous Ad Breaks?


Updated 02/25/10 5:43 AM · Posted by GeekSugar · 5 comments

84 Percent of Online TV Watchers Prefer One Longer Ad Instead of Short Breaks Throughout Show

There's a new statistic floating around that says 84 percent of online video viewers watch the entire 30-second ad that typically comes before a video without clicking away. Impressive! I'd have to say I'm half and half — if I think the video clip is worth it, I'll stick around, otherwise I'll click away with a groan. This got me thinking about the ads that play while you're streaming TV Read more

Will Hulu Provide an iPad Work-Around?


Updated 04/02/10 12:19 PM · Posted by GeekSugar · 6 comments

Will Hulu Be on the iPad Afterall?

One thing that is notably missing from the iPad is Flash support. Some may argue that Flash is on its way out, therefore it's not needed. However, one of the touted benefits of the iPad is its portability, and your ability to watch movies and TV from anywhere . . . as long as you consume the content the way Apple wants you to consume it — through iTunes. Hulu for example (along with a ton of my Read more