Microsoft announced that it is adding new video services as well as voice control and search capabilities to its Xbox 360 game console.
Consumers Supplement Pay TV Service
The NPD Group announced that many consumers supplement their pay television service from cable TV, satellite TV and IPTV operators.
The CW Inks Streaming Agreement with Hulu
The CW Television Network announced that it has signed a five-year licensing agreement with Hulu for the rights to stream in-season episodes of The CW’s programming on the Hulu Plus subscription service as well as the free, ad-supported Hulu service.
Xbox LIVE Rolls Out TV Services
Microsoft Corp. announced plans to offer live and on-demand TV, in addition to movies, games, sports and music, over its Xbox LIVE service for the Xbox 360 game console.
Corel Unleashes WinDVD Pro 11
Corel Corporation announced its new WinDVD Pro 11 Blu-ray Disc (BD) and DVD player software for the PC ($79.99).
Hulu Heads to Japan
Hulu announced that it has launched its video subscription service in Japan.
Trident Employs Audible Magic SmartID
Audible Magic announced that Trident Microsystems has integrated Audible Magic’s SmartID automated content recognition system onto its Digital TV (DTV) platform.
ADS Targets 2D-to-3D Video Conversion Market
Advanced Digital Services (ADS) announced its new 2D-to-3D video conversion service.
Orb Networks Launches Hulu Streaming App
Orb Networks announced its new Orb Live app that enables consumers to stream online TV shows, sports and movies directly to their iPhone or Android devices.
Digital Entertainment Spending On the Rise
Futuresource Consulting announced it forecasts that consumers will spend over $50 billion on digital entertainment by 2014.

