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Wednesday, November 12, 2014

YouTube unveils Music Key subscription service, here's what you need to know

by James Trew | @itstrew | 7 hours ago November 12th 2014 1:00 pm

After over a year of rumors, YouTube today lays out details of its Music Key subscription service. So, what does it look like? Essentially it comes in two parts. Starting today, web and Android (iOS is coming soon) users will see a new music hub in YouTube. Here you'll find playlists, recommendations, trending songs/artists or just a quick route to that one darn track you can't (but please) stop playing -- all that usual stuff. Over the coming days, this will grow to include the ability to find, and play, artist discographies and full albums. This is the free part available globally, and mostly an attempt to organize what is already available on YouTube. It's the second part you're likely more curious about.

YouTube Music Key is the paid service we've been hearing about, and launches as a beta today in the US (plus Spain, Italy, Portugal, Finland and the UK). The service costs $10 (or £10/10€) a month, and gives you ad-free playback, the ability to listen in the background (essential for mobile users), offline music , endless playlists (like Spotify song-based radio stations) and -- most significantly -- access to the entire Google Play Music library. In short, one subscription gets you in to both of Google's large music platforms (video and audio). An update to the Play Music app will soon let you watch the official video for a song without having to break out to YouTube, and recommendations will now be based on your listening habits across both platforms (so be careful who uses devices where you're logged-in to YouTube!). This also means you'll be able to listen/watch via compatible services (like Sonos), and stream over Chromecast -- so it's going to be fairly versatile.

If you're already coughing up the monthly fee for Play Music, this is clearly good news. The only problem is -- despite the big launch -- Music Key is launching as an invite-only beta. Exactly how you get on the list is unclear (you can try here), with YouTube saying it's inviting "our biggest music fans first." Those lucky listeners will get six months free, followed by a promotional lifetime price of eight dollars/pounds/euros. If there's nothing in your inbox/app alerts, perhaps there's still time to rack up a few more listens of that favorite B-side ("hundreds" of Indies are apparently signed up, despite early troubles) and bag yourself a place? If not, you'll have to wait at the velvet rope with the rest of us for the full launch in 2015.

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Wednesday, October 1, 2014

Tesco's looking to sell or close its Blinkbox streaming service

byMatt Brian|@m4tt| 4 hours ago

When supermarket giant Tesco announced it was closing its free Clubcard TV streaming service, it didn't come as much of a surprise. However, bigger changes could be afoot, after The Times caught wind of the company's plans to get out of the streaming business altogether. In a recent tour of Tesco's media division, newly-appointed CEO Dave Lewis decided that the Blinkbox business was a distraction, so he's instructed senior staff to sell it. Apparently, if a buyer can't be found, it will simply shut down the service it acquired a little over three years ago.

The news comes at a crunch time for the supermarket. The company is currently subject of an investigation after it overstated its quarterly profits by £250 million, and is just days away from unveiling its new Hudl 2 tablet. Tesco bundled its Blinkbox service on the first-generation Hudl, but with rumours circling about its possible closure, it's possible the app may not make an appearance on its successor. Tesco has already sunk hundreds of millions of pounds into the streaming service, but with Netflix, Sky and Amazon also spending big, the company may go back to basics in order to return to growth.

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Tuesday, August 5, 2014

Dish nabs A+E shows for its streaming television service

BYChris Velazco @chrisvelazco7 hours ago

If you're a Dish customer in need of a prolonged Wahlburgers fix, well, you're in luck. The satellite TV provider has renewed its deal with A+E Networks to keep all that kooky, faux-informational content flowing into your living rooms. That by itself isn't much to get worked up over, but here's the kicker: The renewal also means Dish now has the rights to stream live and on-demand shows through a "future multi-stream subscription service"... also known as the internet television service it's been trying to get off the ground.

The deal, which also gives Dish access to content from A+E-owned channels like Lifetime and History, isn't the first bit of wind in its streaming sails. You see, earlier this year, Dish locked up the rights to stream stuff from Disney's massive portfolio, which includes media from ABC and ESPN. A fully fleshed-out online television service still seems like a ways off (despite a tentative summer launch date), but the proliferation of high-speed data connections and services like Netflix and Aereo means we're more than happy spending gobs of time watching television shows away from our televisions. If the end result is as cheap as rumors suggest, Dish just may have a game changer in store for us... even if it doesn't actually make them any money. 0 Comments

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Friday, July 18, 2014

Text your friends even when you don't have service

BYSteve Dent @Stevetdent13 hours ago

Ever needed to send a message to a friend from the boonies? A company called goTenna has just launched a device that connects to your phone via Bluetooth and turns it into a low-frequency radio with a range of several miles (up to 50 miles). Using an iOS or Android app, that'll let you text or share GPS locations (no voice calls) over an unlimited, free ad hoc network with other goTenna users. The team behind it says that everything is encoded, and the app will automatically retry until your message goes through -- in case you're hiking in difficult terrain, for instance. The company's planning on selling a limited number for $150 per pair on its site to raise $50,000 in funding -- after that, it'll run $300. goTenna press gallery See all photos 20 Photos

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Thursday, July 17, 2014

Will Canada's only Netflix subscription TV service with first-run Disney movies

BYJon Fingas @jonfingas2 hours ago

Canada often gets stiffed when it comes to premium streaming video, but it's go time for a big breakthrough. Just like in the US (after 2016 when the deal kicks in), Netflix has landed a multi-year Canadian deal that will make it the only subscription service for TV first-run Walt Disney Studios movies in the country offers. Disney-backed titles released from 2015 will further hit Netflix Canada eight months after they have left theaters, faster than they usually have reached conventional pay TV. While the agreement still not Canucks all the Netflix content that enjoy their American neighbors give, it will let them stream the latest Marvel or Pixar blockbuster without shoot for a rental or The Movie Network.

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Uber unleashes ice on-call service are 144 cities worldwide for a day

BYMariella Moon @mariella_moon1 hours ago

For a few years now, Uber of delivering ice for one day on request to anyone who calls his ice cream truck through its apps. Well, this time-a-year event is back, and now reaching more people around the world, even in places where the Uber services are not usually available. This 18 July, Uber have ice cream trucks go around 144 cities in 38 countries (last year's event included only 33 cities), serves a variety of delicacies such as gelato on sticks, sundaes and froyo. The ride-share service in Manila, Philippines, even the chance to do some charity work by donating the truck proceeds to the victims of Typhoon Glenda. Since each region will offer its own frozen goodies at different prices, it is best to check the Uber blog to know what time you can call the ice cream truck and how much it will eat your per budget.

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Tuesday, June 10, 2014

AT&T's prepaid GoPhone service now gets your tablet online

AT&T may want to think twice about the name for its prepaid GoPhone service -- it's not just for phones anymore. You can now bring your own tablet to the no-contract offering, with pricing similar to what we've seen on the carrier before. Spending $15 per month will get you a (frankly paltry) 250MB of data, while bumping that up to $30 or $50 will get you a far healthier 3GB or 5GB, respectively. Should you need more, you'll pay for it in $10 blocks that give you 100MB, 500MB or 1GB, depending on the existing plan.

Just don't expect to connect any cellular tablet you have on hand. Right now, AT&T is only promising compatibility with a handful of mostly older devices; while the Nexus 7 is still fresh, tablets like the third-generation iPad and Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 are decidedly behind the curve. If you've been meaning to get mobile data going on an older slate before you head out on vacation, though, this may fit the bill.

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Friday, May 23, 2014

Spotify-based service makes an end to lousy coffee music

It is likely that music on your local restaurant sucks. If the owner not only in the lift or radio music are pipeline construction, they can be a CD or Internet stations. Bo your brand has a better solution: he has only one service on the basis of Spotify (and partially financed by Spotify) which is aimed at public places. The current platform allows an unlimited amount of music in five places with programmed playlists and offline support transferred. You need to hear not the same song every day at the coffee shop, even if his Internet access cut Center of Cappuccino.

The service is currently limited to Sweden, where it costs 349 SEK ($53) a month. To the large outlets, 799 crowns ($121) offer the option of a future. There's no word on a US deployment, but here it is in the hope of coming soon if you don't like us, you are probably a little tired recycled from the air in your preferred institution. 0 comments to share

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Generation voice service from Verizon, which is planned for this year accompanied by video calls

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Wednesday, May 21, 2014

Service lights advanced data XLTE in 44 States Verizon

Well, if fully enough, loses, since last week were Verizon Wireless has confirmed that its enhanced XLTE wireless data service real thing. Were no national eye wireless on the nuances of the improvement of the network? It's cool: we and XLTE is nothing to sneeze at. Here is the key: If in markets where Verizon Expands its LTE network using AWS spectrum life has he bought in the year 2012 (here is the full list of compatible cities) and have the proper equipment (here is another list for you), you should note some more bright peak data speeds without doing anything. Heck, you appetite by Verizon for AWS also benefit if you do not have the latest hardware rocks are. Speeds of data for older devices with initially supported gadgets rejects more XLTE best estimate that Verizon can improve as human beings, says that a full 35% of active devices on the network by a flip of the switch the AWS, so we see how much get better, that all parties benefit.

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Wednesday, April 2, 2014

Samsung's Smart Home service ready to control new wave of TVs and appliances

Samsung has just taken a big step in its home automation plans by launching its Smart Home service in the US and Korea. That means you can now download an Android app that, in conjunction with Samsung's cloud service, will give you control over certain (crazy expensive) Samsung smart appliances. In the US, those include Samsung's T9000 Smart French Door refrigerator, the WF457 smart front loading washing machine, all 2014 Smart TVs and, later in the year, the Smart Bulb, Gear Fit and Smart Ovens. On top of an app for any Android 4.0 or later device, a Tizen app will soon arrive to Samsung's Galaxy Gear 2 smartwatch, as well. Once all that's installed and connected, you'll be able to fully control a wash cycle, check the temperature of the fridge or even say "good night" to the TV remote to shut down all connected devices. Samsung has promised that all of this is encrypted and secure, so let's hope that's the case -- all this is just the beginning of its "grand plan" to enhance your home.
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