VentureBeat reports that Hulu has released the Windows Phone 8 version of its app and provides an opinion that the app appears to be a clean, easy-to-use experience, "without any chrome or skeuomorphic rubbish coming between you and the videos". Read More

Reuters reports that Electronic Arts and Walt Disney Co. sealed a multi-year licensing deal under which the video game publisher will create games for smartphones, PCs and consoles based on the "Star Wars" movies. The financial details of the agreement were not disclosed. Read More

Neurotic Media today announced the launch of its unlimited music access service, “Amplified Unlimited.” The service provides subscription-based access to conditional music download catalogs from major and indie record companies. The offering uses fully-native Android applications that carriers may pre-load on Android devices or offer for installation. Read More

McAfee has announced the execution of a definitive agreement to begin a conditional tender offer for the purchase of Stonesoft, a leading innovator in next-generation network firewall products, for an aggregate equity value of close to $389 million in cash. Read More

VentureBeat reports that Avast, the consumer anti-virus maker has purchased Secure.me, a Facebook-focused personal security startup. Secure.me was launched in November 2011 as a means by which parents could track their eyes on their children's Facebook activity, such as outgoing and incoming messages, wall posts, and status updates. Read More

Reuters reports that data analysis software maker Tableau Software Inc. said it expects its IPO to raise nearly $215.3 million at a cost of $23 to $26 per share. The company will sell 5 million shares, while shareholders will sell 2.2 million shares, Tableau said in an amended filing with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. Read More

TechCrunch reports that Amazon has launched its Appstore in China in an unexpected move that makes the way for the release of Kindle devices in the country. Also, Amazon debuted its Chinese-language website for developers. Read More