Source: Variety
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Google explains how it combats piracy on its services
The anti-piracy road hasn't played out easy for Google, to the point where past claims have stated that the company's efforts simply aren't working. But Google says it's doing everything...
iPads are more popular among kids than Nickelodeon or Disney
Although the iPad has seen a steady decline in popularity over the past several months, the device is apparently more popular than ever among children 6-12. In fact, a new...
Netflix now charges extra for 4K streaming
Similar to the upcharge to get Blu-rays in the mail over DVDs, Netflix is implementing a higher price for 4K streaming too. New subscribers and folks who already weren't using...
DirecTV shareholders have approved the AT&T acquisition
Shareholders of satellite TV service provider DirecTV have voted in favor of accepting a very lucrative acquisition offer by communications company AT&T, the companies announced today. AT&T announced its plans...
AT&T has launched its affordable new Broadband Bundle
AT&T intends to keep you well entertained in the comfort of your own home through the introduction of a new Broadband Bundle. After all, customers are always on the lookout...
Streaming video startup, Qplay, is shutting down after just six months
Sometimes, something that seems like a good idea just doesn’t catch on. Streaming video service Qplay is the latest such example: The company announced Saturday that it would close up...
Facebook has launched a social app exclusively for famous people
Heads up folks, it looks like Facebook has released a new app called Mentions, but there is a chance that you won’t be able to use it. Why is that?...
Despite growing competition, Netflix still offers the most top movies
Netflix offers more top movies than any of its subscription streaming rivals, according to new analysis from Piper Jaffray. Variety highlights that the company's lineup includes 10 of 2013's 50...
Tastemade has raised $25 million to become the YouTube for foodies
Los Angeles-based online video startup Tastemade wants to become the digital Food Network, and it just got another major cash injection to make that happen: Tastemade raised a $25 million...
MiTú, the "Latino YouTube", has raised $10 million in funding
Disney’s recent acquisition of YouTube network Maker Studios shows how much firms value video these days — and MiTú just got some swell money for its own network. Latino media...