Wal-Mart brings Vudu to iPad, closes MP3 store
The king of retail is launching a new digital service just as it throws in the towel on another. Wal-Mart has brought its Vudu movie streaming service to the iPad in a move to expand its…
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Media upstarts dissed on the street
Netflix, a relative newcomer to the media club, took in $2.2 billion last year -- a puny sum compared with the $26.9 billion in revenues of media behemoth Time Warner.
Vudu earns a button on the remote control
When select TV manufacturers announced plans to include a Netflix button on their remote controls, it raised a few eyebrows, but wasn't exactly shocking, given the company's dominance in the…
Warner expands Facebook movie catalog
Warner Bros. is doubling down with Facebook. Roughly three weeks after offering "The Dark Knight" for streaming via the social network, the studio has added five more films – including a trio of…
More cuts coming at Disney Interactive
When Disney Interactive Studios laid off hundreds of workers last month, insiders warned that the cost cutting wasn't over. Now the executives overseeing that division have confirmed that…
Tech Talk with David Cohen
Variety tech guru David Cohen answers your questions about the industry. Chat starts at 10 a.m. PST.
iTunes tops online movie market in 2010
The competition is getting fiercer, but when it comes to online video sales, Apple is still king of the hill. New data from IHS Screen Digest shows that iTunes was the leader in movie electronic…
Sonic's RoxioNow gets big HDTV boost
Sonic Solutions' RoxioNow has taken a big step forward in its ongoing expansion, today announcing an integration of the streaming media service onto HDTV chipsets from Trident Microsystems. The…
NHL widens its streaming program
As Major League Baseball reaps the benefits of expanding its online game streaming subscription package beyond the PC, the National Hockey League is getting in the game. The NHL has announced its NHL…
ESPN, Zune arrive on Xbox 360
Microsoft's anticipated update of the Xbox 360 dashboard has gone live, bringing new features to sports and music fans. The system update, which is mandatory for all users who wish to connect to Xbox…
