Hulu Live TV now available for streaming on Mac via web browser

Hulu on Wednesday released a web version of its Live TV plan, granting Mac and PC users access to live TV streams previously constrained to set-top boxes and mobile apps.

AppleInsider Staff 8 years ago 6

Hulu combining its two iOS apps, merging live TV streaming with on-demand

Hulu is preparing to simplify its streaming video offerings on iOS by incorporating its Hulu with Live TV app into the main app, combining the two separate services into one single app and phasing out its live-streaming app entirely.

Malcolm Owen 8 years ago 3

Hulu lands nearly 3,000 new TV episodes in deal with 20th Century Fox

Hulu has inked a deal with 20th Century Fox that will add nearly 3,000 episodes of the studio's popular shows to the streaming service, the company said on Wednesday.

AppleInsider Staff 8 years ago 17

'Hulu With Live TV' service and streaming app launches on iPhone, iPad

Hulu has launched its rumored "Hulu with Live TV" service with an app debuting on the iOS App Store, offering live streaming access to major television networks — but similar to the early DirecTV launch, the service is labeled as beta.

Mike Wuerthele 9 years ago 10

Hulu signs NBCUniversal, affiliates for imminent live TV service

Hulu on Monday annouced a deal to bring NBCUniversal on board for its upcoming live TV service, securing the last of the four major U.S. broadcast networks plus its associated specialty channels, such as Syfy and Telemundo.

Roger Fingas 9 years ago 15

Hulu's live TV service may cost $40 per month, with full cloud DVR functions extra

Hulu's incoming live TV service is rumored start at $39.99 per month, but cord-cutters wanting access to all features including a fully-functional cloud DVR will probably have to pay extra.

Roger Fingas 9 years ago 19

Hulu says live TV service will launch with cloud DVR, real-time alerts

Hulu this week updated the teaser page for its upcoming live TV service, revealing some of its planned features — most notably cloud DVR support, which should be ready from the beginning.

Roger Fingas 9 years ago 11

Hulu CEO promises offline viewing in coming months as iOS app gets user profiles

Not to be outdone by Netflix, Hulu will be adding support for downloads in the near future, according to the the head of the video streaming service. On Wednesday, meanwhile, the company's iOS app gained support for user profiles, better accommodating the tastes of couples and families.

Roger Fingas 9 years ago 4

Hulu signs deal for Disney content landing over 50 movies

Although Netflix may have secured the rights to newer Disney movies, Hulu this week announced a deal claiming over 50 movies from the company's back catalog.

Roger Fingas 9 years ago 7

Hulu forges deals with Fox & Disney for upcoming live TV service

Hulu on Tuesday announced content deals with two of its co-owners, Fox and Disney, as it prepares to launch a live TV service next year.

Roger Fingas 9 years ago 14

Apple's iTunes ranks fourth in JD Power satisfaction survey for paid streaming video

J.D. Power on Thursday published a new customer satisfaction survey for paid video streaming services, ranking Apple's iTunes below three major competitors.

Roger Fingas 9 years ago 22

Hulu says it will kill off free tier, push free shows to partners like Yahoo

Hulu on Monday announced that it's discontinuing its free service in favor of its paid tiers, though people will still be able to watch some videos at no cost elsewhere — including through Yahoo's new streaming TV site, Yahoo View.

Roger Fingas 9 years ago 7

Time Warner buys 10% stake in Hulu, will offer live streams of TNT, TBS, CNN, more

Time Warner's Turner networks — including TNT and TBS — will be available in live streaming form on Hulu in early 2017, thanks to a $583 million deal between the two companies.

AppleInsider Staff 9 years ago 16

Hulu confirms plans to launch live TV streaming in 2017

Just two days after the first rumors surfaced, Hulu on Wednesday confirmed that it will be launching a live TV streaming service sometime in 2017, creating a tougher competitive landscape for anything Apple might have planned.

Roger Fingas 10 years ago 19

Hulu could beat Apple to the punch with live TV subscription service

Hulu — currently an on-demand platform — could soon join the ranks of internet-based live TV providers, increasing the challenge for Apple's rumored entry into the same arena.

Roger Fingas 10 years ago 33

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