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Verizon sends cease and desist letter to Netflix over buffering message that blames ISP

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by on June 5, 2014 at 7:44 pm
Posted In: Apps, Around the Web, Insider

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Verizon has taken offense at Netflix’s buffering message that blames Verizon’s busy network for sub-par video delivery. It’s so upset it sent the video-delivery site a cease and desist letter. First noticed by journalist Yuti Victor, the new Netflix buffering message for Verizon customers states: “The Verizon network is crowded right now. Adjusting video for smoother playback…” Today Verizon responded with legal action. The letter, first reported by CNBC, states: There is no basis for Netflix to assert that issues with respect to playback of any particular video session are attributable solely to the Verizon network. Yesterday Verizon posted a blog by…

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Facebook Messenger for Windows Phone updated with groups and one-tap photo sharing

Jun05
by on June 5, 2014 at 7:38 pm
Posted In: Apps, Around the Web, Mobile

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Facebook today updated Facebook Messenger for Windows Phone with two new features and performance improvements. You can download the new version now directly from the Windows Phone Store. Taking and sharing a photo is much quicker now as the action can be done in just one tap (just like on Android and iOS), so you don’t have to leave the app to take a photo with a separate camera app. Furthermore, the revamped photo gallery gives you quick access to photos on your phone. There’s also a new Groups tab for creating, managing, and talking to, multiple people at once….

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Samsung acquires and shutters Shelby.tv to create its own curated video service

Jun05
by on June 5, 2014 at 6:44 pm
Posted In: Apps, Around the Web, Insider

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Samsung is getting into the curated video space with news that it has acquired social-video startup Shelby.TV. The TNW2012 Startup Rally winner posted a blog announcing its acquisition by the electronics giant. The startup had built a video curation service that grabs content from YouTube, Vimeo, Hulu, Blip, and videos shared by your friends on social media and created a custom “channel” for users. The service then tracked your likes and dislikes to create an even more unique experience. Samsung purchased the company to create its own curated video experience according to the blog post: Our team is excited to develop new…

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Aereo for Android gets Chromecast support for streaming live TV

Jun05
by on June 5, 2014 at 6:35 pm
Posted In: Apps, Around the Web, Gadgets, Google

Aereo today added Google Chromecast support to its Android app, allowing subscribers to stream live broadcast television to their TV by just tapping the “cast” icon in the app. You can download the new version now directly from Google Play and then follow the setup instructions. Here is the app’s full changelog: Now supports Chromecast. Please note this is a beta release and kindly report any issues to feedback@aereo.com or through the feedback link in the app. Numerous bug fixes and performance improvements. Aereo was originally planning to bring Chromecast support to Android users on May 29. Apparently the feature…

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Stuck in a rut? An exercise on how to be an out-of-the-box thinker

Jun05
by on June 5, 2014 at 6:28 pm
Posted In: Analysis and Opinion, Around the Web, Entrepreneur, How-To's

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Jason SurfrApp is the founder of IWearYourShirt.com. His new book, Creativity For Sale, is an in-depth look at how to turn passion into profit. When it comes to thinking creatively for business, most people believe you have to be wired a certain way or use a certain side of your brain. I disagree. In fact, I think the more naturally creative you are, the harder time you have focusing on the business side of things (marketing, promotion, sales, etc). This is why most artists create brilliant work, but have a hard time generating revenue. But fear not. Regardless of your level of inherently creativity…

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