New Rdio app released

The makers of Skype have released a newly redesigned Rdio app(if you already have it, there is an update in the Android market).

"With the Rdio for Android redesign, we were focused on bringing Android users the best mobile music discovery application possible," said Malthe Sigurdsson, VP of Product, Rdio. "We believe this launch further reinforces our commitment to creating the most visual, social and interactive experience of music across every platform."


New to this version, Rdio for Android now includes:
Streamlined Top-level Navigation – All-new home screen design gives one-click access to key features in the app
Convenient Control – Take advantage of Android Ice Cream Sandwich's new remote control client to manage playback controls on the lock screen, including viewing controls and album art
New Releases – Be the first to listen to new albums and singles on the day they are released, and access new albums released up to two weeks prior
Top Charts - Check out recent chart-topping albums
Recommendations – Discover more music by exploring fresh album recommendations based on your listening history
Enhanced Search – In addition to searching for artists, albums, and songs, you can now search for Playlists and People
Synced collection and playlist views – View only the music you have synced for offline listening, without the need to go into offline mode
User Profiles - Search, browse, and follow other Rdio users; discover new music by seeing their activity, who they follow, their playlists and more
And features of the previous version including Activity, Collection, Heavy Rotation, Playlists, Listening History, Syncing for offline access, and a variety of settings to control syncing and streaming on Wi-Fi or 3G

The app is a free download, but has many pricing plans which have more features.


Rdio Unlimited, $9.99/month: Unlimited Web and mobile streaming on all available devices, as well as wireless syncing to listen offline
Rdio Unlimited Family: 2-3 person Rdio Unlimited accounts on one plan for discounted rate (2 for $17.99/month or 3 for $22.99/month)
Rdio Web, $4.99/month: Unlimited Web streaming and access through Mac/Windows desktop apps

This app can be downloaded to multiple platforms so have a go.

(Source: PRNewswire.com)

Tic-Tac Launches interactive campaign

     The makers of Tic-Tac announced today that they will be launching a new ad campaign called shake it up that users augmented reality. This sounds like a lot of fun. The ads will be popping up soon, and in Times Square in NYC, there will be a 3 tiered billboard with lots of cool stuff. You can download the Tic Tac® Viewr app from the Android Market and the Apple App store today.


To learn more, you can visit the following pages about Tic-Tac on:
Facebook (www.Facebook.com/TicTacUSA)
Tic Tac® YouTube Channel (www.YouTube.com/TicTacUSA)
Tic Tac® on Twitter (www.Twitter.com/TicTacUSA)

Joint venture between Verizon and Redbox created new video on-demand service.

This should be fun. Taken from PRNewswire.com

NEW YORK, Feb. 6, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Verizon and Coinstar, Inc. today announced the formation of a joint venture that will create a new choice for quality- and value-conscious consumers seeking a simple and affordable way to access the video entertainment they crave.  The venture's services will offer all of the convenience, simplicity and value of Redbox^® new release DVD and Blu-ray Disc^® rentals combined with a new content-rich video on-demand streaming and download service from Verizon.

(Photo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20120206/NY47935)

The joint venture plans to introduce the product portfolio in the second half of 2012.  It will offer subscription services and more in an easy-to-use, flexible and affordable service that will allow all consumers across the U.S. to enjoy the new and popular entertainment they want, whenever they choose, using the media and devices they prefer.  Additional brand and product information will be revealed in the coming months.

"When you consider the core elements the parties bring to this venture – our powerful brands; our national rental kiosk footprint; our anytime, anywhere network presence; and our mutual commitment to customer-focused innovation – it's clear that Verizon and Redbox are a powerful entertainment team," said Bob Mudge, president of Verizon consumer and mass business markets.

"Consumers rely on Redbox for the latest new release movies at a great value, and our joint venture with Verizon will enable us to bring them even more value by offering expanded content offerings and greater flexibility for how and when they enjoy entertainment," said Paul Davis, chief executive officer of Coinstar, Inc.  "This alliance is the result of a deliberate and strategic process to identify a partner who shares our commitment to delivering innovative solutions to consumers.  We look forward to rolling out the shared benefits this venture will bring to consumers, retailers, and shareholders."

This venture between Verizon and Redbox will create the kind of national multi-platform product that customers are demanding from video entertainment service providers.  It will leverage Verizon's industry-wide relationships with entertainment content providers, its advanced cloud computing technologies and state-of-the-art IP network infrastructure to distribute video on-demand content to its customers. 

"The joint venture will combine the accessibility and value of Redbox with Verizon's vision for a borderless lifestyle – where consumers easily accomplish what they want or need to do, on their terms, through the power of the network," said Mudge.  "Together, we are erasing old technology boundaries, freeing people to spontaneously enjoy the entertainment they want, whenever they choose, using the devices and media they prefer, at home or away."

By offering instantly available online and mobile content with immediate access to physical media through rental kiosks, Verizon and Redbox will be uniquely positioned to deliver the best of both worlds – digital and physical – to consumers across the country.

The joint venture is a limited liability company with Verizon holding a 65 percent ownership share and Redbox holding a 35 percent ownership share at the outset.

SocialShield | Internet Safety and Parental Control Software for Social Networking

Social shield is a monitoring tool for parents that have kids on social networks. It analyzes data across multiple social networking sites.

It gives you alerts on any inappropriate activity. It analyzes their friends, posts, and pictures. You get 2 types of alerts, a critical alert and a warning alert. My guess is you have to setup the criteria. An email will notify you if there is a critical alert.

At the end of each week, you will get a summary of all alerts. You can view all alerts that have come in. You are able to dismiss an alert if it's low risk. Sounds good to me.

The one thing that can beat this is common sense. I implore all parents to just keep an eye on their kids. Learn the lingo, learn how to use leet speek. Remember, Google is your best friend for things like this.

SocialShield | Internet Safety and Parental Control Software for Social Networking:

'via Blog this'

see pretty woman on train,
see finger go in her nose,
not so pretty anymore.

time for underworld 3d.

good morning