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Amazon Prime Video Going Global Very Soon
For the past year, Netflix has been the only globally available streaming service, but that’s something that could change very soon as sources tell that Amazon in on the verge of a global Prime rollout. That is great news for everyone that want access to the broadest possible library across…
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Australia Shifts North Thanks to GPS Fix
You may not have realised it but this weekend Australia moved. The entire continent moved north over the weekend to help address an issue with its location on the world’s global positioning systems (GPSs). The body responsible for the move has stated that the move is in fact to keep…
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Star Trek Show Will Launch Globally Thanks to Netflix and CBS Agreement
Star Trek fans, also known as Trekkies, are probably some of the most hardcore show fans around and they are in for a treat with the new Star Trek series. Not so much because of the series itself, how that will be is still to be seen, but rather because…
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Hyperloop One Could Go Around The World
If you’ve been looking at the future of transport, you’d probably be looking at things like electric cars. If you wanted to go one step further you would have probably have heard of the Hyperloop, a transport concept that’s currently under testing and construction. It would now seem that the…
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Netflix Party Lets You and Friends Watch Netflix Together In Different Rooms
Remember those times you see a really good movie on Netflix and just want to watch it with a friend? If that has ever been you, you know that sometimes you can’t be in the same room to watch Netflix every time you find something interesting to watch. In this…
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Triple The Speed But US Still Lags In Internet Speed Comparisons
One of the most competitive things you can mention is your internet speed. Being able to download and watch your latest games and movies at the press of a button relies on a steady and speedy connection, something that few have. The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) have released a report…
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Former Apple Manager Gets 1 Year in Jail, $4.5 Million Fine for Leaking Apple Secrets
Paul Devine, formerly Apple’s Global Supply Manager, has received a year of jail time as well as a fine of $4.5 million for leaking the company’s secrets. Devine leaked secret product plans to a number of accessory manufacturers in return for money. This comes after Devine pleaded guilty to wire fraud, money…
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Bitcoin Going To Outer Space
Bitcoin is preparing to launch satellites into space as a means of ‘Global’ backup to the blockchain. Bitcoin’s blockchain is to be sent into space in order to reduce coin volatility and ensure safety from major cyber attacks. The blockchain is a constantly changing documents that records all transactions as…
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Chromecast Developer Restrictions Lifted With New SDK, To Make It Available Abroad Soon
Google has officially announced the release of the Google Cast SDK, allowing developers to integrate the Chromecast in their Android, iOS and web applications. Rishi Chandra, Chromecast MP, said that their “opportunity set is fairly large”, mentioning that he could see millions of mobile apps and websites adding support for…
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Global Hardware & Software Sales Chart, All Formats 12/14/2013
The pre-Christmas sales figures have been counted and while we will not know the full extent of the Christmas rush, or of course the boxing day sales that follow it for another week or so, we can already see that there are some clean trends in the market right now.…
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Xbox One Launch Kicks Off The Battle Against Sony’s Playstation 4
The wait is over and the time has now come for eager fans around the world to collect their Xbox One and immerse themselves in the next generation of console gaming from Microsoft. New Zealand was one of the first countries to have the console available at midnight of the…
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WikiLeaks Unveils Largest Release Ever – The Kissinger Cables
WikiLeaks continues its tradition of releasing confidential information with the release of what is dubbed the “Kissinger Cables”. This included the release of formerly confidential information that includes 1.7 million diplomatic records from 1973 to 1976 of which 205,901 are connected to American diplomat and US Secretary of State (at the time)…
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