Category Archives: Entertainment

The Copyright Alert System: How the New “Six Strikes” Anti-Piracy Program Works

Posted on February 26, 2013 by Demoman

This week marks the rollout of the long delayed “Copyright Alert System” aka the six strike anti-piracy program. It’s a bit confusing at a glance, but it’s not nearly as powerful as you’d think. Here’s how the system works, how … Continue reading →

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Next Kinect Sensor Spec’s

Posted on February 25, 2013 by Demoman

Launched in November 2010, the Xbox 360 Kinect Sensor set a world record for the fastest selling consumer electronic device, selling ten million units in its first four months alone. Natural user interface (NUI) experiences using Kinect have proved a … Continue reading →

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Angry Birds Malware arrives on Android watch you BILL.

Posted on May 24, 2012 by Demoman

A firm has been fined £50,000 ($77,055) after Trojan versions of popular Android apps secretly sent expensive SMS messages to premium rate numbers. 

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Nintendo 3DS firmware update on the way.

Posted on April 23, 2012 by Demoman

Nintendo is preparing a new upgrade to its 3DS gaming system. Now that the 3DS has a healthy selection of varied apps and games for users to download, Nintendo will be doling out a software update for the system that … Continue reading →

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Verizon and Redbox Teaming for DVD and Streaming services

Posted on February 7, 2012 by Demoman

A bold move to directly compete with Netflix, Verizon and Rebox announced their plans to  allowing anyone with broadband service to rent DVDs and stream movies via the Internet.

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Tivo settles for $215 Million from AT&T in Patent Settlement

Posted on January 4, 2012 by Demoman

Tivo will receive the minimum sum of $215 million over six years — more if AT&T DVR subscribers go above a certain level. This settles a patent dispute going back to 2009 and has been covered here with some side … Continue reading →

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PlayLater Offers an Online Answer to the DVR

Posted on November 6, 2011 by Demoman

PlayLater Offers an Online Answer to the DVR – NYTimes.com.

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SlingPlayer app now available for Honeycomb tablets, priced at $30

Posted on October 11, 2011 by Demoman

    SlingPlayer app now available for Honeycomb tablets, priced at $30 — Engadget.

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Netflix Kills ‘Qwikster” DVD Spinoff

Posted on October 10, 2011 by Demoman

Netflix Kills ‘Qwikster” DVD Spinoff – YouTube.

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Netflix Now The Largest Single Source of Internet Traffic In North America

Posted on May 19, 2011 by Demoman

Netflix Now The Largest Single Source of Internet Traffic In North America With info like this, data caps now being enforced by some ISP’s could be the beginning of what could become a very contentious battle field.  By enforcing the … Continue reading →

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