by Rdio is ending its brief foray into streaming video, shutting down Vdio after just eight months.
Unlike Rdio’s music service, which is subscription-based, Vdio offered movies and TV shows for rental and purchase. The service launched in April exclusively for Rdio subscribers, before opening up to everyone in June.
Watching on the iPad
Compared to incumbents such as iTunes and Amazon, Vdio didn’t have much to offer. It was only available through Web browsers and on the iPad, leaving out phones and set-top boxes. The interface was a bit clunky and the video selection was similar to that of other a la carte video services.
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