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Google Adds Priority Email Feature To Gmail

August 31st, 2010
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Notice something new in your Gmail inbox this morning? (Hint: top right). Turn the priority feature on in Gmail.

The priority email feature in Gmail filter’s your email into priority, and regular mail. That way you can focus on your important emails without sorting through everything first. This is mostly a feature for heavy email users (like business).

Watch the Priority email video from Google below:

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Xbox Live Prices in US/Canada/UK/Mexico Going Up In November 2010

August 30th, 2010
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Xbox live which is an online add-on service for Xbox 360 users will be seeing a price increase this November.

The price hike is on average only 1 or 2 dollars extra per month.

As of Nov 1st 2010 the Xbox live prices will be:

US (USD)

  • $9.99 1 Month
  • $24.99 3 Months
  • $59.99 for 1 year

Canada (CAD)

  • $9.99 1 Month

UK (Pounds)

  • $5.99 1 month

Mexico (Pesos)

  • 599 1 month.

Note: Packages not listed are not effected by the prices changes.

Personally I find the cost for Xbox online gaming is too much. They should have a lite package for just basic online gaming.

Read more at major nelson (source).

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Major Backlash Of Digg v4 Hits Reddit

August 30th, 2010
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The new design of Digg.com is out, and trust me no one is happy.

As soon as the last design was rolled out there was backlashes on Reddit (a major competitor), Twitter, Facebook, etc. Many are calling the new Digg aka Digg v4 “a major failure, a giant RSS reader, voids the purpose of it, digg is now dead…” etc.

One of the major cons is that you may no longer bury a story, so you can’t down vote an article like you can on Reddit. This renders the site useless, unless you like promoted content. Another backlash is that there is a my news section which is like a RSS feed.

I have to agree with the backlash as the new Digg is horrible, I mean the front page of Digg is even full of Reddit links.

I love Reddit, and its easily the winner now. Reddit is reporting higher signups to its site.

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Blockbuster Is Walking The Bankrupt Plank – Going Digital

August 27th, 2010
Blockbuster Is Walking The Bankrupt Plank Going Digital

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Once a mammoth, now a deserted movie rental store. Blockbuster is reported based on rumors ready to file chapter 11 bankruptcy in September 2010.

If this does happen the rumors also state that Blockbuster will focus on Digital movie rentals and Kiosks which are now the popular form of movie rentals (think Netflix).

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Another Nail In Flash Coffin: H.264 To Remain Royalty Free

August 26th, 2010
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A few months ago, there was concerns with HTML5 and the H.642 codec with its licence expiring in 2016.

Well MPEG LA, has said that it H.264 will remain royality free, crushing old fears.

Now you still need to licence H.264, but its your content remain yours. WebM the alternative to H.264 was created in fears of liceing issues.

Still means Mozilla (Firefox) will not support H.264 but rather WebM due to the cost involved. IE9 however will only support H.264.

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Apple Music Focused Event September 1st 2010

August 25th, 2010
Apple Music Focused Event September 1st 2010

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The iPod touch is due for its 4th refresh, namely because it’s almost September when it does get refreshed.

Apple has sent out a newsletter saying that there will be a music focused event on September 1st 2010.

My predictions are;

  1. iPod Touch 4th Gen to feature match iPhone4
  2. Apple TV/TV rental change (cheaper?)
  3. Sales figures of iPad/etc
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Yahoo Search Is Now Powered By Bing Search In US/Canada

August 25th, 2010
Yahoo Search Is Now Powered By Bing Search In US/Canada

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Yahoo has slowly been walking the plank. Last year when Microsoft wanted to buy Yahoo, and they turned it down it was a bad move.

Now Yahoo is almost worthless. So much so yahoo search results in Canada/US are now actually bing results.

The transition is smooth, so nothing should really change. Hopefully this “increase” in usage in Bing will translate in better Bing results.

Too this date google and duck duck go results are still better. So not real change.

Tell me your thoughts, is it cool, bad, ugly or meh?

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Android 2.2 Windows Mobile 7 And iPhone 4 Compared

August 23rd, 2010
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Pocket now has an early review of Android 2.2 (Nexus One), Windows Mobile 7, and iPhone 4 browser comparisons.

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15 Facts About Net Neutrality

August 20th, 2010

Lately the Google/Verizon net neutrality sent shockwaves, and anger through the tech world.

Here is 15 facts about Net Neutrality.

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StumbleUpon Joins iPhone/Android

August 19th, 2010
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Hurray, the social discovery service Stumbleupon now has an App for iPhone and Android users!

In a blog post today at the stumbleupon blog, shows the features you get.

The app optimizes the content for mobile viewing, meaning new discovery are fast, and easy.

The StumbleUpon app also gives you a walk-through for new users.

I love the app, and you should check it out too. Just search for it in the Android market, or the App Store.

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