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Toys R Us opens its first digital video store

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On Thursday, Toys R Us opened the virtual doors to Toys R Us Movies. Toys R Us Movies is a new digital service that offers streaming rentals and full downloads of more than 4,000 movies and television shows. Families with children are the target audience for this service. Toys R Us Movies provides rentals for more »

YouTube for Android updated with slight differences and better support older devices

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The latest YouTube update for Android brings welcome changes for  devices running Froyo and Gingerbread. They’ll now be able to experience the newest YouTube interface and preload videos.

PS3 Netflix app can be controlled with a smartphone or tablet

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Netflix recently updated its Android app with a new interface that looks pretty much identical to its iOS counterpart. Unknown to us at the time, Netflix also added a feature that lets a smartphone or tablet act as remote control when paired to a PlayStation 3 that’s running Netflix at the same time.

WWE content is now available on Hulu Plus

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Wrestling fans can now turn to Hulu Plus to catch up on the televised shows put on by the company every week. Starting today, a multi-year agreement between WWE and Hulu goes into effect. WWE shows will be available to watch on Hulu Plus the day after they air on television.

Roku announces its Streaming Stick and availability of the Vudu channel

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Roku today announced that its tiny wireless streaming player, the Roku Streaming Stick will be available starting next month. If you’ve always wanted to stream video and music on your television, be prepared to grab this streaming device which is roughly the size of a USB flash drive – for $99.99. You just need to more »

Nintendo TVii brings in movies and TV from various online video partners

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One of the big themes at E3 2012 was gaming on a second screen. Nintendo showed us how it plans to take the touchscreen on the Wii U GamePad, and incorporate it into various games and software on the Wii U. At today’s Nintendo event, the company provided a first look at its online media more »

Sony Connected TVs and other entertainment devices get weather news service 24/7

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WeatherNation today launched a 24-hour weather news service for Sony Entertainment Network customers. If you’re using a Sony device such as Internet connected BRAVIA TVs, Blu-ray Disc players or Blu-ray Home Theater you’ll receive video and updated news coverage of current weather events with high-quality graphics. Thanks to an all-meteorologist staff who are utilizing the more »

Netflix post-play keeps you engaged as the credits roll

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Netflix implemented a new feature over the past few days called post-play. We encountered post-play recently while watching Netflix through the desktop site. Today, Netflix has formally introduced the feature in a blog post.

The PS3 gets a new YouTube app today

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The PS3 will get a proper YouTube app once the PlayStation Store updates at some point today. It’ll be located under the “My Channels” section of the XMB as a free download. YouTube says this app has been optimized for the PS3 and large televisions.

Aereo extends pricing options from $1 to $80

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Aereo is moving right along after avoiding a preliminary injunction proposed by major television networks. Aereo is still restricted to those who live in New York City, but anyone that’s curious can try out the service for free. If you want to continue using it, you’ll have a few pricing options to choose from.