The subsidiary of Outerwall ( OUTR), formerly Coinstar, is best known for its ubiquitous DVD rental vending machines, but Redbox is also partnering with Verizon ( VZ) to beta test an instant viewing service competing with the likes of Netflix ( NFLX) and Hulu. “We look forward to offering Chromecast support in our products,” vice president of mobile Nick Alt told GigaOm, which also reported interest from Redbox. "VEVO is planning to update our apps for Android and iOS as well as our website to support Chromecast," spokeswoman Jennifer Press says.Ī Vimeo executive was even more explicit. The network-owned streaming video service Hulu is also already actively working with Google to add Chromecast capabilities to its apps, a person familiar with the effort says.Īnd online music video channel VEVO says its wants to get in on the potential dance parties, too. That matches up with evidence that some computer hackers found hidden amongst the Chromecast’s operating code: Configuration files appeared to show testing between the Chromecast and HBO Go, Revision 3 and Songza. The premium network owned by Time Warner ( TWC) isn’t disclosing any specific timing, however. “We are actively exploring supporting Chromecast as another way for our subscribers to enjoy HBO GO,” spokeswoman Laura Young says. ![]() ![]() When Google unveiled its three-inch Internet-television connector last week, the conventional wisdom was that the Chromecast was cool tech but lacking content to match competitors such as Apple TV ( AAPL) and Roku.īut already there seems to be a flurry of interest from other developers to support the $35 Chromecast, now sold out with a three- to four-week backlog. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)Īfter consumers flocked to buy out the first batch of Google’s ( GOOG) new Chromecast Internet television dongle, HBO, Hulu and other major video and music services say they are looking to follow. Suveer Kothari, center, displays how the new Chromecast device operates a television with the use of a smartphone.
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