TechBytes: Hulu Plus Launches
Cisco's business tablet, Mint Goals review, Wii Summer Games.
June 30, 2010— -- Hulu is unveiling a subscription service. Hulu Plus will feature current shows from ABC, NBC and Fox, as well as complete access to all the episodes from earlier seasons of popular shows. It costs $9.99 a month, but will not be commercial-free. Hulu Plus is initially available on computers, iPads and iPhones, and certain Samsung Blu-ray players and TVs, with more devices to follow.
Cisco Systems is hoping to turn tablet computers into a popular office item. The company says it will launch a new tablet for the business world early next year. It will have a seven-inch screen, making it smaller and lighter than the iPad. It will also have two cameras, to enable videoconferencing. Cisco plans to sell the computers for less than $1,000.
The financial planning website Mint.com is adding new features to help users meet their financial goals. Mint Goals allows you to set budget objectives and learn specific steps to reach those goals whether you're saving for a home, college or a vacation. The Wall Street Journal's Katie Boehret says you can even make it more personal."You can put a digital picture of that house there, or a picture of your kids, so when you're saving for college you have some visual personal reminder" Boehret said, adding that it's "a good idea and I think a nice visual way of letting people approach meeting their financial goals."You can read Katie's full review on the Wall Street Journal website.
There are no summer Olympics this year, but Nintendo has come up with its own version. It's hosting the Wii Games, a national competition in five Wii events, including basketball, hula hoop and Mario Brothers. There will be events at about two dozen locations around the country beginning July 16. Regional winners will compete in a championship event in Los Angeles in September.
