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Netflix Tries to Go Social (Again)

After a failed attempt at social networking in September, Netflix announced yesterday in a quarterly earnings report that it will once again try going social.

The report stated that the company is working on an “extensive Facebook integration.” While Netflix won’t say exactly what that means, we’re guessing it will allow users to do …

Two Minute Video: Verizon vs. AT&T iPhone Service Plans

The Verizon iPhone will be here before you know it and though the hardware behind the AT&T iPhone and the Verizon iPhone is nearly identical, the service plans offered by AT&T and Verizon differ enough to warrant a closer look. The voice plans offered by the two companies are the same, but the required data plans and optional text …

Sony Unveils the NGP, the Next Evolution of Portable PlayStation Hardware

As widely expected, Sony debuted their next mobile gaming device earlier today in Japan. Rumors have run hot and heavy over the last few months about what the so-called and elements of the PlayStation Meeting presentation have borne out some of the speculation.

Codenamed NGP for Next Generation Portable, the handheld sports two …

Hands-On: The Best Game on the Nintendo 3DS May Surprise You

When Nintendo recently announced details on the American launch of the 3DS, they let folks play samples of the upcoming system’s titles. I had a chance to try out a number of games and came away with impressions on both the games and the 3DS itself.

Working on the assumption that the 3DS models on hand were near-final production …

Store Letting People Trade Kindles For Physical Books

Do you:

– Still like the feeling of grainy paper brushing against your finger tips?

– Miss the days when you could dog ear a page instead of a device annoying automatically starting up where you left off?

– Actually like books taking up space in your house or apartment?

If you said yes to any of these questions – and own a …

Nintendo Says “Heyday” of Video Game Piracy Over, Studies Disagree

Nintendo claims that the new 3DS will have the most sophisticated anti-piracy software out there (and is smartly remaining mum on the details). Not that it really matters though: Nintendo UK general manager David Yarnton told CVG that because of an influx of laws against piracy, the “heyday” of buying illegal games is pretty much over. …

Google Continues Buying Spree, Purchases SayNow

Another day, another story about Google buying a small start-up. This time, it’s SayNow, a five-year-old company that offers online voice calling that can be integrated into social media sites like Facebook and Twitter, as well as mobile devices using iOS or Android.

As with yesterday’s purchase of fflick, it’s unknown whether Google …

Verizon iPhone To Double As A Wi-Fi Hotspot For $20 Per Month

When Verizon announced it’d be carrying the iPhone, the company highlighted the ability to use the handset as a portable Wi-Fi hotspot as one of the key differences between the Verizon iPhone and the AT&T iPhone.

You’ll be able to convert the phone’s incoming 3G data connection into a Wi-Fi signal that can be shared with up to five …

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