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Hulu may offer ad-free TV, for a price

Jul 17, 2015
The Wall Street Journal reports the streaming service is considering a new tier.

Why companies are hot for Hulu

May 27, 2013
As focus shifts to Internet video as a profit model, Yahoo has its eyes on Hulu. But it needs to get in line. DirecTV, Time Warner Cable, and at least three private equity firms also hope to acquire the subscription-based video service.
Hulu has inked a deal to bring several major films to its subscribers via cable company Epix.
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Your Xbox is becoming a media hub

Dec 6, 2011
Xbox subscribers will be able to watch a variety of streaming cable channels and enjoy a library of TV content. Meanwhile, Japanese researchers have found a mammoth bone with DNA intact.

Netflix shares tumble

Oct 25, 2011
Netflix stock could use some mouth-to-mouth today. The company's shares fell more than 30 percent today, the first time they have been below $100 since the summer of 2009.