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By 2017, Hulu even hopes to launch a streaming service that lets you watch live TV. Pricing details are not yet available for that.
But if you're a free Hulu user, the world isn't over yet! Most of its free content will be moved to Yahoo View, a new ad-supported platform that will air the last five episodes of various shows from ABC, NBC and Fox (but on an eight-day delay after air).
Yahoo View is available now, but expect to see more shows added to your library in the coming weeks as Hulu gradually winds down its free option.
How do you feel about this move to Hulu? Will it switch to Yahoo View? Or will you subscribe to Hulu instead? Let us know your thoughts below!
