Margaret Atwood's frighteningly realistic dystopian novel The Handmaid's Tale is generating a lot of buzz these days. Admittedly, that's largely due to the widely popular Hulu original series based on the book, and perhaps some clever marketing from the studio; teams of eerie fully-decked out Handmaids have cropped up everywhere from SXSW to state legislature buildings. But … [Read more...] about The Handmaid’s Tale: Book to Movie and Back to Book?
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Amazon Prepares for Free Video Service
In many ways, Netflix has enjoyed being the de facto standard in the video streaming game --but that is all starting to change. Other services are gaining ground, particularly Amazon, and especially with their plans for a free video service (where currently you must have a $99/year Prime membership). Some of you might recall that this isn't the first time that the rumour … [Read more...] about Amazon Prepares for Free Video Service
Auryn Points Parents to Great Gift Subscriptions for Kids this Christmas
Award-winning children's enhanced storybook creator Auryn, who recently launched its StoriesAlive subscription reading service for kids, has put out a list of vetted and dynamic kids' subscriptions for tablet-based content. These subscriptions all aimed at the under-teen set, are expected to be welcomed gifts of reading, learning, and fun, for children and toddlers. First, … [Read more...] about Auryn Points Parents to Great Gift Subscriptions for Kids this Christmas
Amazon Launches Instant Online Video Service in Japan
Amazon has unveiled another of its popular services, Instant Video, in Japan as it attempts to match up to the local player Rakuten. On offer will be more than 26,000 films and TV shows that are either of foreign origin or sourced locally. Of these, about 15000 are in HD and are available for streaming or download on compatible devices. Movies or TV shows can be rented for 100 … [Read more...] about Amazon Launches Instant Online Video Service in Japan
Vizio Offers First Android Tablet to Support Hulu Plus
Vizio now has Hulu Plus support, which they concluded on Wednesday. With this they will be the first Android based tablet to have such a support. The 8 inch tablet from Vizio was using the older version of Android 2.3 and this has allowed for Hulu to adapt its streaming TV service for the device. For the same amount of $8, one can access the entire Hulu online catalog. When … [Read more...] about Vizio Offers First Android Tablet to Support Hulu Plus