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Nielsen’s 2011 media usage report: conventional TV still rules, but online viewing is skyrocketing

Ahmet — Sun, 08 Jan 2012 02:46:00 +0000

2011′s come and gone, but Nielsen’s media report on the year remains. The latest figures from the year that was have been published, and conventional television is still riding a wave of popularity. We’re told that 290 million Statesiders are still ogling at least one television, with around one in three American homes (35.9 million for the mathematicians) owning four or more of the things.

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PayPal’s Scott Thompson becomes CEO of Yahoo; signing bonus probably stuck in a frozen account

Ahmet — Wed, 04 Jan 2012 13:30:00 +0000

Think you’re having a good day? Try being Tim Morse, who was just relieved of the seemingly impossible task known as “being the Chief Executive Officer of Yahoo.” After years of turmoil and bouts of bickering with Alibaba, Yahoo has just appointed Scott Thompson as its new CEO — marking the introduction of a new year with the introduction of a new head honcho

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Roku brings v3.1 software update to first-gen boxes, Amazon Instant Video channel gets refaced

Ahmet — Fri, 23 Dec 2011 12:52:00 +0000

Early birds may get the worms, but early adopters aren’t always as equally rewarded. But, as they say, maybe first-gen Roku owners should simply be elated that their box is still on the update trail.

Nook Tablet limits internal storage for non-B&N purchased content to 1GB

Ahmet — Wed, 16 Nov 2011 14:00:00 +0000

Well, this is definitely a bummer. Barnes & Noble has spent a fair amount of time talking up all of the Nook Tablet’s internal advantages over the Kindle Fire, a list that includes 16GB of storage to the Fire’s 8GB. That particular spec may not be quite as good as it looks on paper, however. It seems that Barnes & Noble is currently limiting internal storage on the Android slate to 1GB of content not downloaded directly from B&N. Bummer, right? Especially for those expecting to store their multimedia content on the device. It’s not all bad, though. Keep in mind that, unlike the Fire, the Nook’s got a not-so-secret weapon — expandable memory via a microSD card slot located behind the tablet’s distinctive loop. We’ve reached out to B&N for comment, and we’re guessing a firmware update will remedy this PR nightmare in 3… 2… 1….

Update: Barnes & Noble confirmed that the above numbers are correct, but added that future multimedia download plans from third-party vendors will utilize the space currently devoted to B&N content only.

Nook Tablet limits internal storage for non-B&N purchased content to 1GB originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 16 Nov 2011 10:00:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Ceton InfiniTV 4 USB tuner now shipping, offers infinite entertainment for $300

Ahmet — Tue, 01 Nov 2011 22:16:00 +0000

It’s a little bit behind schedule, but the Ceton InfiniTV 4 USB has finally begun shipping, nearly ten months after it was first unveiled. Originally scheduled to ship on September 19th, this external CableCARD TV tuner is now available from Amazon, New Egg and other retailers for $300. For that price, you’ll be able to record four HD shows at once, stream live shows to your PC or TV and access all your photos, music and Netflix account from a single device. Interested? Hit up the coverage link below to grab one for yourself.

Ceton InfiniTV 4 USB tuner now shipping, offers infinite entertainment for $300 originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 01 Nov 2011 18:16:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Boxee updates iPad app to version 1.2, adds global Spotify support

Ahmet — Thu, 27 Oct 2011 21:31:00 +0000

It’s only been a couple of months since Boxee unleashed its much anticipated iPad app, but the company has already come out with that much needed update to version 1.2. With the upgrade, users will be able to navigate across content sent to their Boxee Boxes using a remote control interface that’s now located at the bottom right corner of the app. iPad owners can also pause video sent to their Box and pick up later where they left off, using the Boxee Media Manager. And, as expected, AirPlay sessions can now run in the background, giving you one less thing to worry about while lazing on the couch. On a related note, Spotify users can now use Boxee to access their accounts from anywhere in the world (previously, access was only granted in countries where Spotify is available). To get your app up to speed, check out the coverage link, below.

Boxee updates iPad app to version 1.2, adds global Spotify support originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 27 Oct 2011 17:31:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Google wants you to add writers on Google+, so do writers

Ahmet — Mon, 24 Oct 2011 09:00:00 +0000

Find an interesting article, add its author. That’s the very simple idea behind a very simple feature that Google has just begun testing. As TechCrunch recently noticed, Big G has started rolling out a new “add to Circles” button within some search results, allowing readers to more easily and instantaneously follow their favorite web authors on Google+. Writer profiles have already been integrated within search pages, but until now, users had to actually click on author pages before following them. This new circle button, on the other hand, cuts out that middle click and seems like a logical next step in Google’s ongoing integration. It also seems like a great way to help writers feel better about themselves, which we always support. And if you’re not seeing it, you’re not going crazy — Google’s just rolling it out to only a few users.

Google wants you to add writers on Google+, so do writers originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 24 Oct 2011 05:00:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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

Ahmet — Tue, 11 Oct 2011 10:58:00 +0000

It was teased back in September and now, it’s finally arrived — the SlingPlayer Android app optimized specifically for Honeycomb tablets. Available today on the Android Market, Sling Media’s latest app allows Slingbox owners to stream TV directly to their slates, and features a new program guide, designed to help users browse content and change channels with greater ease. The SlingPlayer app for Android handsets, meanwhile, will continue to function on tablets in “compatibility mode,” without exacting extra charges, though it won’t offer the same resolution quality you’ll find on a Honeycomb-laced device. Interested parties can grab the app for the familiar price of $30, at the source link below. Otherwise, click past the break for more details in Sling’s refreshingly brief press release.

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SlingPlayer app now available for Honeycomb tablets, priced at $30 originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 11 Oct 2011 06:58:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Arthur C. Nielsen Jr., leader of TV ratings and market research firm, dies at 92

Ahmet — Thu, 06 Oct 2011 15:05:00 +0000

Arthur C. Nielsen Jr., the man who turned the A.C. Nielsen Company into a global leader in market research and television ratings, has died at the age of 92. Nielsen’s father founded the company in 1923 and was known for spearheading much of the innovation behind it, but it was the younger Nielsen who led the firm to prominence, after joining in 1945 and taking over as president in 1957. In 1948, he convinced the firm to devote $150,000 to building the first general-purpose computer, the Univac. Building off of his father’s revolutionary TV audience measurement system, he later expanded A.C. Nielsen’s reach to new areas, including the development of a coupon clearinghouse and data-tracking services for magazines and even oil wells. Perhaps his most impressive achievement, however, was his ability to maintain A.C. Nielsen’s position as the nation’s pre-eminent TV and media ratings firm, even amidst the proliferation of cable networks.

Arthur “Art” Nielsen stepped down from his role as chairman of the company in 1983, a year before orchestrating its sale to the Dun & Bradstreet Corporation for $1.3 billion in stock. Throughout the course of his illustrious career, he served on the board of more than 20 companies, including Motorola and Walgreen, and advised three US presidents. But his life’s work and lasting legacy could just as well be summarized by a simple proverb he learned from his father: “If you can put a number on it, then you know something.” Arthur C. Nielsen passed away on October 4th in Winnetka, Illinois. He is survived by three children and seven grandchildren.

Arthur C. Nielsen Jr., leader of TV ratings and market research firm, dies at 92 originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 06 Oct 2011 11:05:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Arduino-powered lighting system infuses your LED with some Ambilight-like pizazz (video)

Ahmet — Wed, 05 Oct 2011 10:44:00 +0000

Why spend your hard-earned money on one of Philips’ Ambilight displays when you can just make your own, using some Arduino-based wizardry and a little bit of elbow grease? Fortunately, Minty Boost creator ladyada is here to help. All you’ll need is a strand of digital RGB LED pixels, a five-volt DC power supply (along with a female power adapter), any USB-equipped Arduino micro-controller and, of course, the appropriate Processing programming environment. You can find the full how-to at the source link below, but the results are pretty impressive — a capture-based sketch system that’s compatible with just about any media player. See it for yourself in the video after the break.

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