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NEWS ABOUT: Vudu

Vudu stories: 4 news summaries

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Dads Want Gadgets

High-tech is the way to make dad feel like a million on his special day

Jun 14, 08 7:06 AM CDT
(Newser) - Lose the power tools and the landscaping implements this Father's Day, ABC News suggests. The kind of cutting edge Dad really wants can't be found at the hardware store. Among them:
  • For dads who want media at their fingertips, the enV2 by LG hosts music and video via V
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Netflix • father • Vudu • consumer electronics • LG Electronics • gadget • Father's Day

Vudu to Match DVD HD Releases

Service will offer HD downloads same day DVDs hit stores

Dec 10, 07 10:37 PM CST
(Newser) - The Bourne Ultimatum, the Matt Damon action movie, will be available online Tuesday - the same day as the DVD reaches video stores. AP reports it's the first of many high-definition movies to be released by Vudu, the on-demand video service. Vudu, which sells its set-top box for $399, will... More »

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Paramount Pictures • Universal Pictures • The Bourne Ultimatum • Vudu • The Bourne Identity • The Bourne Supremacy • Lionsgate • movies

Netflix in Heated Race for Online Movies

Company offers 5% of flicks online, and stays relevant by picking up indie fare

Oct 27, 07 3:10 PM CDT
(Newser) - They beat Blockbuster, but can Netflix outpace rivals in the race to show downloaded movies on TV? "It's like a three-act play, and we're in the opening minutes of the second act," said Netflix exec Steve Swasey. Act two is where startups like Vudu take on giants like... More »

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Apple • DVD • Blockbuster • Netflix • Vudu • Steve Swasey • John Waters • movies

The Voodoo is Weak for Vudu Movie Box

Downloadable video gadget falls short on selection, price, bandwidth,
the Wall Street Journal says

Oct 10, 07 12:04 PM CDT
(Newser) - Downloading movies to your TV might seem convenient in theory, but in practice the Vudu is bad magic, the Wall Street Journal says. Sure, its setup and interface are easy, and the picture quality’s good. But sparse selection, high prices and slow downloads sink the device. Vudu’s 5,... More »

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movie on demand • downloads • Vudu • gadget

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