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Shazam edges further into movie theaters as interactive ads roll out across the US

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by on November 7, 2014 at 2:55 pm
Posted In: Around the Web, Insider

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Back in May, Shazam revealed a partnership with cinema ads network National CineMedia (NCM), one that would extend advertisers’ reach within movie theaters. Today, the program is being rolled out nationally across more than 20,000 screens in the US. Parts of NCM’s FirstLook pre-show will be compatible with Shazam’s audio-tagging mobile app. Given the general hostility towards phones in cinemas, the functionality will be restricted to the pre-show, meaning before the trailers and film starts. How will you know when to ‘Shazam’? Well from today, a “series of spots” will air asking viewers to download the Shazam app to unlock…

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Blurb launches Dream Team talent network to help authors improve and complete their books

Nov07
by on November 7, 2014 at 2:15 pm
Posted In: Around the Web, Product Updates

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Even if you are a self-published author, it’s a huge and time-consuming challenge to write, edit, design, and create a cover for your masterwork singlehandedly. Every roadblock you encounter in doing a job you’re not expert in can delay your project. Blurb, the independent book publishing platform, is tackling this problem by launching its own Dream Team of in-house publishing pros, offering its authors a way to connect with a curated group who can help individual authors and businesses with critical publishing tasks. They can be remote or in-person, depending on the need.  “Just because you’re self publishing doesn’t mean you should do it all by yourself,”…

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Burger King iPhone and Android apps hit the UK and Ireland

Nov07
by on November 7, 2014 at 1:58 pm
Posted In: Apps, Around the Web, Burger King, Google, Google Play, ios, Mobile

Burger King has made its Android and iPhone apps available to customers in the UK and Ireland. The apps serve up discounts, a store locator and complete guide to all the food and drink you can choose from when you arrive. The Burger King Android and iPhone apps are free in the iTunes App Store and Google Play now. You can redeem the discounts in restaurants using your smartphone and check out the nutritional details to really make yourself feel guilty. ➤ Burger King app (iOS | Android ) Image credit: Yan Walton  

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Homeboy: A mini, motion-detecting home security camera that packs a punch

Nov07
by on November 7, 2014 at 12:02 pm
Posted In: Around the Web, Gadgets, Insider, Product Reviews

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Cameras that clip to your body, cameras you strap to your face, cameras for your own personal flying machines, cameras for just about every occasion. Cameras are everywhere, and it seems you can’t do anything without your actions being captured for posterity. While some may argue that the ubiquity of digital cameras leads to an invasion of privacy, the advance of hi-tech portable snappers is leading to some fun, quirky and useful innovations. Homeboy is one such contraption: a wireless, long-life, motion-detecting home security camera that can be monitored and controlled via your smartphone. It’s a funky little bundle of…

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Ofcom plans new 4G auction to power up UK mobile data

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by on November 7, 2014 at 11:12 am
Posted In: 4G, Around the Web, broadband, Desire, Galaxy, htc, Mobile, Ofcom, samsung, UK

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British smartphone owners should get better access to 4G data in the next few years. Ofcom, the communications regulator, has announced consultation on a new auction of radio spectrum in the 2.3GHz and 3.4GHz bands. That 2.3GHz spectrum is already used for mobile data in 10 countries outside Europe including India, China and Australia. A significant number of existing handsets can already take advantage of the 2.3GHz spectrum, including the iPhone 5, iPhone 5S,  iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus and HTC Desire. The 3.4GHz band is already used for 4G broadband in six countries including the UK, Canada and Spain….

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