YouTube pulls a Hulu -- yanking API access from Popcorn Hour, other TV- devices

[dfergie]

By Richard Lawler

Hope you weren't enjoying watching YouTube on the television screen via Popcorn Hour and other set-top boxes, as they have been given notice by the newly 1080p and network TV-friendly website that they are no longer welcome to access its content.

his applies to all with the exception of "a few strategic partner's Google has singled out" -- PlayStation 3, Wii, TiVo, Panasonic, Samsung and other licensed hardware is safe.

Source & More: engadget.com

 

[Zookster]

By Richard Lawler
Source & More: engadget.com

I wonder if that means YouTube won't be coming to the Roku as many users had expected.

Interestingly one of the selling-point features of a new PSN game, Peggle (just released this week) is the ability to upload gameplay videos directly from the PS3 to YouTube.

 

[dfergie]

Reading that article it mentioned a 7 figure price for those who want "in".

 

[Zookster]

Sony must've paid. Here's the description of this feature on Peggle from the Playstation blog:

Just like Peggle on the other platforms, you have the ability to replay your best shots. Everyone has seen some of the amazing shots people have found ways to post to YouTube.com to show off their skills, right? Well there’s an exclusive new feature in Peggle and Peggle Nights on the PS3 that enables you to automatically upload your replays to YouTube without ever leaving the game!

Source: Coming to PSN this Week: Peggle & Peggle Nights – PlayStation.Blog