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Nintendo debuts world's first Wii U commercial in the UK

By Ben Kersey on October 22, 2012 05:21 am + 108 comments

Nintendo has aired its first television commercial for the Wii U in the UK. Viewers first caught a Continue reading…
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Nickelodeon adds 'Spongebob Squarepants,' 'The Legend of Korra,' and more to Hulu Plus

By Justin Rubio on October 9, 2012 01:17 pm + 11 comments

Hulu and Viacom have announced that new episodes of Nickelodeon programs will be available through Continue reading…
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Google TV starts adding movie, music, and TV purchases from Google Play

By Sean Hollister on October 8, 2012 01:00 pm + 31 comments

Google TV owners rejoice: a new update means you'll be able to buy and rent movies, music and TV Continue reading…
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Interactive 'Lost' guide maps out six seasons of intricacy and mystery

By Ben Kersey on October 3, 2012 03:24 pm + 19 comments

It’s hard to wrap your head around the enigma that is Lost, a show that spans 33 years across 121 Continue reading…
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Simon Cowell and will.i.am may team up for tech-focused 'X Factor' spinoff

By Kimber Streams on September 30, 2012 03:57 pm + 65 comments

Simon Cowell and will.i.am are working together on a new reality show to find the next big name in Continue reading…
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Dish talking to networks about internet-only TV packages, says Bloomberg

By Andrew Webster on September 27, 2012 02:47 pm + 11 comments

Bloomberg is reporting that Dish Network is currently in talks with several networks with regards to Continue reading…
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TV's second screen heats up: Zeebox comes to the US with investment from Comcast

By Ben Popper on September 27, 2012 12:01 am + 13 comments

When those replacement NFL refs blew the call in the Packers vs Seahawks game on Monday Night Continue reading…
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Lesson learned from #NBCFAIL: Olympic streams enhanced prime-time viewing

By Aaron Souppouris on September 26, 2012 07:55 am + 23 comments

The start of the Olympics should've been a big win for NBC. As the exclusive rights holder to the Continue reading…
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Roku's Streaming Stick ships in October for $99.99, Vudu added to channel line-up

By Bryan Bishop on September 20, 2012 03:00 am + 19 comments

We were intrigued by Roku's Streaming Stick dongle when we saw it back at CES, and today the company Continue reading…
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DirecTV for iPhone now lets you watch on-demand content wherever you are

By Andrew Webster on September 19, 2012 06:07 pm + 10 comments

DirecTV already lets you stream on-demand video content through its iPad and Android apps, and now Continue reading…