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Netflix is finally ready to replace its terrible web interface

Netflix's web interface has never been ideal, but despite numerous complaints from customers and even a few "hacks" that turned the interface into something far more usable, the company hasn't...

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Literata is Google’s new default e-book typeface

If you're tired of seeing the default Droid Serif typeface on all of your e-book on Google Books, you may be excited to hear that Google has decided to replace...

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Spotify shuts down rumors that it’s killing off its free streaming option

Spotify and other music streaming services have been facing increased pressure from the music industry to drop the free, ad-supported streaming options that they offer. That's why it was easy...

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What does the future of communications look like?

As a a self-described "expert in cloud communication APIs," Nexmo is in an excellent position to track communications trend and predict what kind of trends we can expect to see...

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Spotter: The news app that shows you articles you actually want to read

Oh look, another news aggregation app, how exciting. Sarcasm aside, a new app by the name of Spotter actually does look pretty interesting, as rather than just being a cookie cutter...

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Android users can now pre-register for unreleased apps

The problem with finding an unreleased app or game that you;d like to get is that it's easy to forget about it. Pre-ordering has been used for years to secure...

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Meerkat has launched a new developer platform and APIs

Considering how Periscope has the power of Twitter behind it, Meerkat is going to have to do the things that Periscope doesn't if it hopes to compete. With this in...

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Snapchat is giving its Discover feature something it desperately needed

There's just no stopping Snapchat's expansion into the world of publishing. While the company took a big step towards achieving its goal of becoming a serious publishing platform earlier this...

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Facebook is taking a risk by allowing more News Feed customization

The News Feed is the heart of Facebook, and the News Feed algorithm is what keeps that heart beating. It's what ensures that people will keep coming back to Facebook...

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Cam girls are delighted that Meerkat is cracking down on porn

To most people, apps like Meerkat and Periscope are simply a way to entertain yourself for a bit, but to others, it's a potential threat to their livelihood. Cam girls especially,...

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Google has a new marketplace dedicated solely to selling it patents

There are many ways to combat the patent trolls that plague the tech industry, but Google's method is one of the more unique ones. To put it simply, the company...

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What if you had to pay a dollar for every hour you spent on Facebook?

At times it seems like Facebook isn't actually a social network, it's a black hole that sucks you in and makes you waste hours browsing through completely unimportant crap when...

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