News: While Hulu (the premium content site provided by NBC Universal and Fox) is in beta and open only to those invited, a site called BuzzFeed has found a way for everyone to look at the new Hulu site. Just go to BuzzFeed for the so-called “backdoor” to Hulu.
Analysis: The video quality — meaning the definition and clarity of the picture — is fantastic. Great job, NBC and Fox!! As I said several times before, this marks the beginning of the end of TV as we know it. The Internet will be taking over, soon. (And no FCC regulations there.)
[...] I just got invited to Hulu News: NBC Universal and News Corp. have combined to create Hulu, the so-called “YouTube killer.” The site provides “premium” content from TV shows on NBC and Fox, including the Simpsons, the Office, Fox, and 30 Rock. The site is still in beta stage, so you need to get an invite to watch videos on the site (unless the backdoor is still working). [...]