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The new original series, a spin-off of the DreamWorks Animation film "Turbo," will be premiering on Netflix this December.

Two new cases of the piracy practice known as card sharing have been brought to resolution in the Czech Republic and Slovakia. Read the story »

Brits who shop enough at Tesco to be on a first name basis with the clerks may soon have a reward that doesn't require leaving home. The UK retail chain is currently testing Clubcard TV, a web-based movie and TV streaming hub that would be a free perk of Clubcard membership. As it exists in beta form, the Blinkbox-derived service won't have Lovefilm or Netflix quaking in their boots: there's a limited slate of mostly family-oriented fare, and Tesco's notion of TV streaming involves the video output on a laptop. While neither is an issue as long as the trial is limited to staff, we hope there's a richer platform by the time Clubcard TV is open to anyone with a lot of grocery shopping in mind.

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Apple's online marketplace has become much more than the break-even business it used to be, says Asymco's Horace Dediu.

Send Tracker, a new product from LinkedIn, tells salespeople how and when people view their online slides.

A government program offering cheap wireless service to low-income households has benefited millions who may not be eligible, says The Wall Street Journal.

The company plans to make it easier for its 11 million customers to develop mobile Web sites from their smartphones.

Feb. 12 - 'Contagious' itching is a sign of neuroticism, according to a study by psychologists in Britain. The researchers say some people are more prone than others to feeling an itch when seeing someone else scratching themselves. Jim Drury went to find out more.

The updated Android app, which was available in private beta for a short period of time, delivers video messages.

Feb. 12 - The African dung beetle uses the Milky Way for nighttime navigation, joining humans, seals and birds as the only creature to navigate by the stars. Scientists researching the creatures in South Africa, say its part of a survival mechanism that gives the insect its fastest route away from competitors. Ben Gruber reports.

The company has slashed the cost of its Creative Cloud subscription in Australia to match the price charged in the United States.

If you arrive so late to a party that your dress is now out of style, that's pushing it a bit, no? Such is the case with YouTube's PlayStation 3 app, which finally made it across the pond dressed in the same threads we saw way back in August of last year stateside. Europeans will now get the same smartphone remote control, searching functions and subscription channels we saw earlier, along with support for Swedish, Italian, German, Spanish, French, Dutch and Russian languages. That still leaves Scandinavian nations in the lurch, but Google's promised that as localized versions of YouTube have now launched there, Denmark, Norway and Finland will soon have a slice of YouTube app cake for their PS3s, too.

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Source: Sony Playstation Blog

The company is launching its Open Innovation Center in Silicon Valley with an aim to bring better software to its devices via startups.

The e-commerce giant takes first place in a ForeSee survey measuring customer satisfaction among mobile holiday shoppers.

After making a stop at the FCC recently, Western Digital's WD TV Play streaming media player got an official announce this morning. The Roku-esque streaming media box touts easy setup, a $70 price tag, and connectivity with a variety of apps (YouTube, Netflix, Hulu Plus, VUDU, SlingPlayer, Spotify, Pandora and Facebook are specifically named). The device can also manage and display your own media, via DLNA-friendly devices, all in 1080p. A remote control comes with the device, but there's also a free WD TV Remote application headed to iOS and Android devices -- you'll need WiFi running to get the app synced up, of course.

The WD TV Play is already available for purchase via Western Digital's online store, and there's no word on retail availability. We've reached out to Western Digital to find out more.

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Source: PR Newswire

We've long been enamored of Sonos' musical streaming technology and its wireless speakers, whether it's the S5 Play:5, the Play:3 or the Sub. But, what if you're looking for some Sonos gear that can stream your favorite MOG or Spotify playlist and deliver surround sound on movie night? Well, you're in luck, because the Playbar has arrived, packing all of Sonos' streaming capabilities you know and love in a soundbar form factor.

It's got nine speakers: six 8-centimeter (3.15-inch) aluminum cone mids powered by neodymium magnets and three 2.5-centimeter (1-inch) titanium dome tweeters. It connects to TVs, game consoles and cable boxes via Toslink cable and wires into home networks via Gigabit Ethernet or wireless connectivity can be had for those who own a Sonos Bridge. Naturally, it can be controlled by the Sonos app, but volume can also be toggled by your TV remote, thanks to the IR receivers on board and the remote codes stored on Sonos' servers.

Naturally, Playbar can deliver simulated surround sound on its own, but it can also be paired with Sonos' other speakers to deliver true 5.1 channel sound should your wallet be willing and able. Speaking of, the Playbar goes on sale worldwide on March 5th for $699, €699 or £599 depending which part of the globe you call home. We got to see (and hear) the Playbar for ourselves at Sonos HQ in Santa Barbara, California and chat with the folks who built it, so join us after the break to learn more about the company's first foray into home theater.

Gallery: Sonos Playbar hands-on

Gallery: Sonos Playbar press shots

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The startup, founded by a former Apple executive, also has allowed users to search via Google within titles made using its technology.

Launches Perception™, telco grade IPTV network platform, to global market; Gregor Fuis appointed to new role as Chief Executive Officer, Fora; Expansion of Fora R&D and T-2 facilities in Ljubljana, Slovenia; Introduces Cloud based PVR and Catch-up TV capability for legacy connected devicesLondon, UK (PRWEB) February 12, 2013 London based broadcast specialist Vision247, has privately acquired ...

Launches Perception™, telco grade IPTV network platform, to global market; Gregor Fuis appointed to new role as Chief Executive Officer, Fora; Expansion of Fora R&D and T-2 facilities in Ljubljana, Slovenia; Introduces Cloud based PVR and Catch-up TV capability for legacy connected devicesLondon, UK (PRWEB) February 12, 2013 London based broadcast specialist Vision247, has privately acquired ...

Users of the Plex media server and its suite of client apps can expect an all-new app for Android soon, rebuilt two years after its debut for a vastly improved UI and feature set. While musing about the progress of Android as a platform for users and developers alike -- a good read if you'd like a peek behind the curtain to find out more about multiplatform coding life -- a Plex blog post details everything that's added in the new version, and one major thing taken away: compatibility with any Android OS before 3.2 (retained to keep working with Google TV.) According to the devs, almost 90 percent of users are on at least Ice Cream Sandwich, and focusing on newer platforms means support for newer features like Cloud Messaging, lock screen music player controls and global search integration.

As revealed in a preview video (embedded after the break) the new "Kepler" build also lets it act as a media server, so any media stored on your Android device can be played back on other Plex clients. The company says it set out to make the "most beautiful Android app, period" -- PlexPass subscribers can get a taste of the beta when it launches in Google Play later this week, all others will need to wait until after the test period.

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Source: Plex