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Machinima rebrands its gaming network to focus on original programming

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by on November 10, 2014 at 3:05 pm
Posted In: Around the Web, Insider

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Machinima is one of the most popular hubs for gamers to get their media fix – their YouTube channel is full of original animations made using videogame models, as well as general content concerning a variety of fandoms. Today, the company announced it is initiating a re-branding process. The changes include a redesigned logo and as well as a new tag line beneath it: “Heroes Rise”. A little cheesy, but it invokes the gamer mentality they’re going for. The company is also introducing a number of new tools to help its creators better connect with their audiences. Everyone on the network is getting access to a…

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The Who embraces Oculus Rift as it (rock and) rolls out a new immersive 3D app

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by on November 10, 2014 at 2:58 pm
Posted In: Apps, Around the Web, Insider

As the Facebook-owned Oculus Rift edges closer towards a consumer launch, rock legends The Who are preparing to get involved in the virtual reality revolution with the launch of a new 3D immersive app. Though a version of the app is coming to Oculus Rift soon, for now you will have to make do with the Android and iOS versions which are built on key moments and landmarks from the band’s 5-decade-long career. And, of course, you can also buy ‘The Who Hits 50’ album, a compilation launched a few weeks back. The app is intended to be a living,…

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94% off a lifetime of Twitter Counter Premium’s Twitter analytics

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by on November 10, 2014 at 2:30 pm
Posted In: Around the Web, Offers, Social Media

Twitter is a great tool to grow your personal brand, promote your business, share your ideas and build a valuable network. And Twitter Counter is just the thing to help you get the most out of the platform. Twitter Counter includes a bunch of clever features to help you optimize your engagement to attract more followers, and weed out tweets that perform poorly with your audience. You’ll also get an overview of your stats to see just how you’re doing on Twitter, schedule tweets, and find out which users have unfollowed you recently. Part of The Next Web family of…

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As Firefox turns 10, Mozilla introduces new ‘Forget Button’ and launches Developer Edition browser

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by on November 10, 2014 at 2:00 pm
Posted In: Around the Web, Design & Dev, Insider, Product Updates

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Today, Mozilla’s Firefox turns 10 years old, and to celebrate the occasion, the company announced a handful of new features for its main consumer-focused browser – and shared more information about the Dev Edition browser, first revealed last week. Of course, in 10 years the Web has changed significantly. In 2004, Firefox made its name by introducing smart pop-up blocking – and cemented it by popularizing tabbed browsing, even if it wasn’t the first to offer the option. Now, according to Firefox VP Johnathan Nightingale, the killer feature for a Web browser is ubiquity and feature-parity across different platforms. With the number of…

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Groupon Getaways travel app promises cheap holiday deals

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by on November 10, 2014 at 2:00 pm
Posted In: Apps, Around the Web, Deals, Groupon, Groupon Getaways, Holidays

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Good news if you’re planning a winter getaway: deals site Groupon has unveiled a new travel discovery app – Groupon Getaways. It says the app will give users access to more than 25,000 deals in destinations around the world. The Getaways app is available on iPhone and Android in the US and Canada. It lets you browse by theme and select to search for deals in a specific area on the map to see hotel offers within 30 miles. You’ll also get access to 60 percent off flash deals on hotels and holiday packages. The app also features same-day bookings with…

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