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updated 02:20 pm EST, Fri November 20, 2009  YouTube API now
only on some devices   The move will restrict TV viewing to
devices from companies that can afford the license, such as the
Apple TV, TiVo DVRs and a growing number of TVs. iPhones and
other handhelds aren't covered by the ban.  No explanation has
been given for the reversal of policy, although YouTube has
increasingly allowed long-form videos and has been striking
deals with major content providers that themselves have
attempted to ban video playback from digital hardware connected
to TVs to protect deals with cable and satellite providers.
Boxee has repeatedly been excluded from Hulu for this reason
despite Hulu's own support of the TV-friendly media interface.
[via Engadget]  By Electronista Staff     1. cmoney      Mac
Enthusiast      Joined: Sep 2000        This is obviously a ploy
from the same "content" providers that made Hulu stop working on
TV-connected devices. It's fine on