Monday, April 15, 2013

[Technology] Netflix plans to dump Silverlight for HTML5 streaming

Netflix plans to dump Silverlight for HTML5 streaming
http://news.cnet.com/8301-1023_3-57579753-93/netflix-plans-to-dump-silverlight-for-html5-streaming/
Movie-rental service plans to switch its streaming over to the emerging video format as soon as three WC3 initiatives are complete.

Kobo Reveals Aura HD, 'Porsche of eReaders'
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-22157732
Kobo today announced its limited-edition Aura HD e-ink reader, which it said includes the highest resolution e-ink display currently on the market.

Microsoft May Enter Smartwatch Fray
http://blogs.computerworld.com/personal-technology/22053/heres-microsoft-smart-watch-again-itbwcw
Microsoft has asked component suppliers for 1.5-inch touchscreens that could be used in a device like a smartwatch, says Wall Street Journal.

Google reveals new 'VHS mode' for YouTube as video tape celebrates 57th ...
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/article-2309482/Google-reveals-new-VHS-mode-YouTube-video-tape-celebrates-57th-birthday.html?ito=feeds-newsxml
Google has unveiled a 'VHS' feature for YouTube in honour of the video tape that sparked the home entertainment revolution.

First Google Glass Devices Are Coming Off The Production Line Now, Will Ship ...
http://www.techradar.com/news/world-of-tech/future-tech/google-glass-ready-to-hop-off-production-line-1144815
Google just notified everybody on the Google Glass waiting list that it is “seeing the first few devices come off the production line right now.

Skype 2.5 update for Windows Phone 8 sheds the preview label - Engadget
http://www.knowyourmobile.com/windows-phone/19933/windows-phone-8-gdr-3-update-brings-even-more-tiles
Despite steadily advancing in version numbers, Skype for Windows Phone 8 has remained in a preview state for the past few months. It's time for the app to enter the big leagues with its 2.5 update.

Price Drop Won't Help Ailing Wii U, Claims Analyst - The Escapist
http://www.homemediamagazine.com/nintendo/nintendo-shutter-wii-channels-30172
Nintendo's Wii U is in dire straits, but surely cutting the price could right that ship, no? Not according to gaming industry analyst Michael Pachter.

Pinterest app will start coming pre-loaded on Nook tablets along with Twitter and ...
http://gigaom.com/2013/04/15/pinterest-app-will-start-coming-pre-loaded-on-nook-tablets-along-with-twitter-and-facebook/
Looking to purchase a Nook? Soon customers will be able to start checking out Pinterest on the tablets, as Pinterest looks to expand its business and external partnerships.

Comcast says the free ride is over for basic cable â€" encryption is coming
http://venturebeat.com/2013/04/15/comcast-says-the-free-ride-is-over-for-basic-cable-encryption-is-coming/
Years ago you could just connect a coaxial cable to your television for access to a ton of cable channels. But that possibility was eventually disabled after cable providers decided to start encrypting the bulk of those channels.



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