YouTube tries for the TV again with Leanback
If online video on big-screen devices like HDTVs is ever going to take off, it’s going to need a specialized user interface. YouTube’s latest attempt is called Leanback.
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Make playlists social with Songvote
Songvote offers a handy online widget that allows for collaboration in creating playlists for events, moods, activities, and more.
No quick fixes likely for iPhone ‘death grip’ (Ben Patterson)
Ben Patterson – If you were hoping that the software update promised by Apple last Friday would include some special secret sauce that would prevent the new iPhone’s reception from dipping when it’s held the wrong way, prepare for disappointment.
CNET to the Rescue: Rafe and Josh talk keyboards
You probably spend more time with keyboards than you do with your significant other. We explore some of the more innovative keyboards, as well as our personal faves.
Just5: The cell phone that boasts fewer features
As mobile phone technology leads to more complex–and arguably more functional–mobile phones, Just5 releases a new and unimproved line designed for Luddites.
iPhone developer to close up shop, sell business (Macworld.com)
Macworld.com – The App Store presents an appealing opportunity to developers. It cuts out much of the traditional cruft of running a software business, such as managing payments and download servers, and Appleâs development tools generally seem to be a hit. Unfortunately, these conveniences werenât enough for the high school developers behind Syncode, makers of Syncopy, Synotes, and iTweetReply, so they have decided to sell.
Microsoft begins small number of job cuts
Redmond makes a series of reductions in various departments as it begins a new fiscal year, but widespread layoffs aren’t expected, sources said.
Source: MySpace Music considers subscription model
Ad-supported music continues to take it on the chin. A high-level source says MySpace Music is pushing to dump free streaming in favor of a paid model.
YouTube revamps mobile Web site
Watching YouTube videos on mobile devices isn’t great at the moment, but Google’s YouTube hopes a redesign will make the site faster, easier to navigate.
AT&T Blames IPhone 4 Slowdown on Alcatel Bug (PC World)
PC World – Heavy demand for upload capacity from the iPhone 4 has exposed a flaw in the software for Alcatel-Lucent’s 3G network equipment, temporarily forcing lower upstream speeds for some AT&T subscribers.