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The auction of online video site Hulu has been slowed by recent developments which could derail it completely, according to sources familiar with the process.

Major websites such as MSN.com and Hulu.com have been tracking people's online activities using powerful new methods that are almost impossible for computer users to detect, new research shows.

Hulu, the online video service that primarily shows reruns from major broadcasters, is getting into the business of original programming.

Apple is in the early stages of examining Hulu LLC, a video-streaming pioneer that is being considered for sale by its owners.

Yahoo Inc. recently approached Hulu to discuss a possible acquisition of the popular online video service, according to a person with knowledge of the matter.

The Wall Street Journal is reporting that Hulu has been approached with an offer to buy the company. Right now it is unclear who the offer is from but CNBC’s Julia Boorstin tweets it is not from Google.

Hulu is close to renewing its deal for TV shows from its media-company owners in a move that would secure the future of the online video site but could delay Hulu's access to some shows for its free service.

Hulu's paid video service, Hulu Plus, will surpass one million subscribers in 2011, marking the first time the company has released stats about its premium service.

Hulu, the online-video site owned by three large media companies, is exploring an initial public offering.

While most of the tech commentariat is focusing on the $9.99 subscription price of Hulu Plus, the real game-changer is how it enables us to access scripted entertainment wherever we go.