Archive for November, 2010
The Biggest iPad Subsidy Of All: Softbank Gives It Away – What's Behind It? (Ingrid Lunden/mocoNews)
November 30th, 2010 | 
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Ingrid Lunden / mocoNews:
The Biggest iPad Subsidy Of All: Softbank Gives It Away – What’s Behind It? — One more operator is offering a reduced price for the iPad if you take it on a two-year contract: Softbank in Japan is preparing to launch a deal that offers users a 16GB iPad for free.
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Back in July we wrote about bootleg film site TVShack.net rapidly moving offshore to the Australian-located TVShack.cc address in order to escape ICE’s shutdown of about nine sites. We took bets on when the feds would eventually shut down the new site, and lo and behold five months later the domain is seized in a takedown of about 80 or so other copyright infringing sites.
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Alexia Tsotsis / TechCrunch:
Zuckerberg Interviews Former President George W. Bush At Facebook HQ [Video] — Looks like President Obama isn’t the only one resorting to Facebook as a way to reach the American people. In a first for a U.S. President past or present, former President George W. Bush will hold a discussion …
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After we reported on rumors that Yahoo plans to cut as much as 20 percent of its workforce a few weeks ago, Yahoo called that number “misleading.” But layoffs do seem to be brewing, judging by the increasing number of tips we’ve been getting.
On November 23, one tipster wrote that layoffs would be “officially happening after Thanksgiving but before Xmas 2010.” Then yesterday, we started getting tips that the layoffs would begin today. Some product groups that seem to be targeted for cuts include Flickr and Yahoo Groups.
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Digital Trends – If any consumers are wondering what “net neutrality” might have to do with them, the online video market is looking like it will serve as a prime example. Internet service provider Level 3 Communications is accusing cable giant Comcast of violating net neutrality principles by putting up a “toll booth” at the borders of its network by demanding Level 3 pay Comcast a recurring fee in order to deliver movies and other online content to Comcast customers. Level 3 describes Comcast’s practices as akin to extortion and a threat to the open Internet. More information: click here
While News Corp. is now openly admitting that it is exploring options for Myspace (don’t call it MySpace anymore!), the company is still executing, albeit slowly, on its mobile strategy.
This morning, the company announced that it has launched a new mobile website to extend its “social entertainment experience” to mobile devices across the board.
The company will soon release a brand new iPhone app to boot.
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Today Winamp for Android is coming out of beta, a month after its initial launch and more than 500,000 downloads later. The public Android release lets you manage your music downloads on your Android and will offer a couple new features, including wireless syncing over WiFi with Winamp on your desktop computer and the addition of Shoutcast radio stations. (Both Winamp and Shoutcast are owned by AOL, as is TechCrunch). The wireless syncing requires a new desktop version for Windows computers, which is also available today.
Winamp is a popular music management software for Windows, with 60 million users predominantly overseas. In fact, only about 5 percent of its users are in the U.S. But AOL is making a big push with Android, hoping to attract a lot of new U.S. mobile users and become the iTunes for Android devices. AOL has no plans right now to release Winamp for iPhone where it is pretty much impossible to compete with iTunes. “There is a lot of inertia around the iPhone. We have to nail this first,” says Jeff Bronikowski, the new VP of AOL Music who was hired away from Yahoo Music earlier this month.
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You may be considering watching Satellite TV on your computer. You may be wondering if it’s such a good idea to install an Internet TV software onto your hard drive. If so, then please read on to check out some of the most frequently asked questions (“FAQ”) about the Satellite TV on PC software.
FAQ about Internet TV softwares
1. Do I have to pay for the Satellite TV on PC software?
All you need to pay is a small membership fee for lifetime. There will be no further every month subscription fees or buried costs involved.
2. Is the software easy to install?
Absolutely! The software is highly user friendly and simple to upload. All you need do is follow the simple tutorial or user guide and you are all set to enjoy your home movie box! If you have the need for troubelshooting, just contact the friendly customer support who will react to you rapidly in a matter of hours.
3. What are the steps involved in the set up process?
i. buy a reliable Internet TV software or Satellite TV on PC software from a reliable merchandiser. If you can’t tell which one is authentic, you can refer to  some of the review websites where recommendations for the top TV Online softwares are made.
ii. After purchasing the software, you will be guided on how to download it via a simple step by step process. Using this software will be fun and a breeze.
iii.Refer to the user guide or tutorial for all the information you’ll need or obtain help from customer support, if necessary.
iv.  Finito ! You can finally enjoy thousands of Satellite TV channels on your PC.
4. What are the basic requirements for me to watch Satellite or Internet TV on PC ?
i. Get a PC with a minimum Pentium 3 CPU with processing speed greater than 333 MHz.
ii. Please ensure that your PC contains: operating systems like Windows 95, 98, NT, ME, 2000 or XP. That is practically all Windows Operating Systems (OS). This will ensure that the online software will work properly on your PC,.
iii. Get a good internet connection, preferably no dial up.
5. What do I get in the software package?
Fasten your seat belt . Many softwares provide at least 1000++ to 4000++ channels ranging from Movies, Sports, News, TalkShows, Childrens’ programs, shopping network, Fashion TV, radio stations and more, internationally . What a super deal!
6.How Is the quality ? 
Provided you purchased the authentic Internet TV software, as recommended by some great review websites, you are in for the most crystal clear high definition picture and sound quality.
7. Do I get my money back if I am not satisfied with my Internet TV on PC software?
Most providers promise a 60 days no questions asked money back guarantee. Now you can put your mind at ease.
Simon Crystal is an internet savvy person and software expert. He is also a consumer watchdog who likes to assist consumers in making the right software buying decisions. He has done many reviews of assorted types of computer softwares in the market. Please feel free to browse some of his sites at http://tvworldchannel.com
American Express and Zynga are teaming up to make it easier than ever to turn your money into virtual cows, tractors, and whatever else the folks at the multibillion dollar social gaming company can cook up. And this time, it doesn’t involve actually forking over cash — at least, not directly.
You see, American Express is now allowing its customers to exchange their ‘membership rewards’ points for virtual goods and/or ‘game cards’ that can be redeemed for Zynga’s in-game currency. These points are earned as American Express customers use their cards — the AmEx site says that you get one point for “virtually every dollar you spend on your Card.”
Some of the rewards come fairly easy, with prices beginning at 200 points; others run into the thousands. To help make these rewards more appealing, Zynga is offering exclusive virtual items like a Purple Cow in FarmVille (540 AmEx member reward points), a Café World Amex Lightning Stove (1945 points), and other goods that can’t be acquired any other way in the games. 
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We are living in an era where letters have been replaced by emails, birthday cards by digital cards and where we stay up to date with our friends and families by checking out their social network pages! More information: click here