Aereo claims cable company status to restart operations [Update: Copyright Office balks]
Attempting to reclassify the company as a cable operator, Aereo representatives are claiming that the Supreme Court ruling has given the company the right to pursue licensing related to rebroadcasting content.
Snowpiercer hits digital distribution just two weeks after U.S. release
Attempting to reach a wider audience than a few hundred theaters, a film distributor is attempting to leverage availability on a massive scale using digital video platforms such as iTunes.
AMC plans to upgrade digital projection theaters with plush recliners
Definitely an attempt to bring more people into the theater on a regular basis, AMC plans to roll out upgraded recliner seating at more than one third of all auditoriums in the United States.
Levar Burton kickstarts Reading Rainbow Web app [Update: campaign closes above $5 million]
Shifting from tablets to a universal version for the Web, Reading Rainbow will soon be available on desktops and laptops due to an incredibly successful Kickstarter funding campaign.
Google will shut down Orkut social network at the end of September
Looking to shift more attention to the Google+ social network, Google will be officially shutting down the Orkut social network as of September 30, 2014 and will not be allowing anyone to create an Orkut account as of July 2014. Created approximately 10 years ago within the Web company, the social network became somewhat popular […]
Yahoo saves cult comedy Community from cancellation
Definitely fantastic news for anyone that loved to watch Community on NBC, Yahoo has stepped up to the plate to save the show and will be producing a 13-episode season of the half-hour comedy.
Aereo officially suspends service after Supreme Court decision
Shutting down operations as of early today, the recent Supreme Court decision against Aereo has forced the company to suspend access to live streaming content and recorded video for all customers.
Update: Aereo now available for Google Chromecast
Definitely good news for any current Aereo subscribers in the United States, the company has rolled out Google Chromecast support.
With every puff of vapor, Smokio counts the cigarettes you’re not smoking
Potentially useful if you are making the transition from real cigarettes to e-cigarettes, Smokio is a mobile-connected e-cig device that tracks nicotine consumption and how it impacts your health.
Kwikset Kevo unlocks the front door with a single touch
Using technology to develop a more convenient way of entering your home, the Kwikset Kevo is a new type of lock that communicates with an iPhone using a proximity sensor in order to unlock the front door.
Real-time language translation is coming soon to Skype
Attempting to put an end to language barriers within digital communication, Skype Translator is a new feature slated for late 2014 that will provide real-time language translation during a Skype voice chat.
Nest thermostat updated to beat the summer heat
Focusing on new software updates rather than rolling out new hardware, Nest has launched an automatic update that adjusts the thermostat accordingly when detecting direct sunlight.
Feeling hungry? You will soon find restaurant menus on Facebook
Definitely ideal for anyone that's an avid foodie as well as a Facebook user, the social network is now offering restaurant owners the ability to upload full menus that will be linked to the restaurant's Facebook page.
Facebook adds Shazam-like audio recognition to tag TV shows, music
Incorporating a fairly complex audio recognition tool within the status update interface, Facebook is attempting to make it easier for you to let your friends know about your favorite music and TV shows.
Texas teenager scores a prom date with NFL cheerleader using Twitter
Likely the envy of every other hormone-driven, male teenager at his school, a teenager in Texas was able to use the power of retweets on Twitter to convince a Houston Texans cheerleader to attend prom with him.
Twitter adds notifications for suspicious logins and SMS reset option
Working to increase the overall security of Twitter accounts on the Web and mobile devices, a new verification feature checks login attempts by location, device type and frequency.
ABC picks up a new comedy called ‘Selfie’ about a social media addict
Attempting to take advantage of the popularity of social networks in modern society, ABC has greenlit a comedy about a girl obsessed with selfies and promoting herself virtually on Instagram.
Facebook retires the Poke, Camera mobile applications
Failing to capture the same level of attention that teenagers give to Snapchat, Facebook has quietly removed the Poke mobile application from the App Store as well as the older Camera application.
Dropcam adds human detection to cameras, security sensors for home
Definitely an interesting way to remotely monitor your home, Dropcam has announced a new hardware device that will add additional security to doors and windows as well as a human detection software improvement.
