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by Peter Smith

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Peter Smith writes about personal technology for ITworld.

Is Google developing a Google TV+Music device?

Posted Feb 13, 2012 - 08:30 am

The latest juicy gossip out of the rumor factory has Google introducing a new consumer electronics device that will, at a minimum, help you stream music throughout your house. And depending on who you ask, it may be capable of doing much more.
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Playstation Vita's biggest challenge? Gamers love to hate Sony

Posted Feb 10, 2012 - 08:06 am

We're a week or two (depending on what you pre-ordered) away from the launch of the Playstation Vita, but gamers seem determined to be angry with Sony no matter what they do.
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Amazon and Viacom, Verizon and Redbox; it's a big week for streaming deals

Posted Feb 09, 2012 - 09:06 am

All kinds of movement in the streaming video business this week. Netflix launches it's first original content while Verizon and Redbox plan a competitor. Amazon isn't resting on its laurels, either.
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Chrome for Android: What I love, what I don't.

Posted Feb 08, 2012 - 08:30 am

Google released a beta of Chrome for Android yesterday and it has some really nice features, but it still isn't perfect.
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Why a chain of brick & mortar Amazon stores makes little sense

Posted Feb 07, 2012 - 08:30 am

A rumor making the rounds yesterday suggests that Amazon is exploring the idea of a chain of boutique stores. Here's why I don't think you'll be seeing Amazon in the local mall any time soon.
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Rdio launches major update of its Android app

Posted Feb 06, 2012 - 09:01 am

New features help with music discovery and make the app more convenient for Rdio Unlimited subscribers.
New Xbox 720 rumors dampen our enthusiasm

Posted Feb 03, 2012 - 08:15 am

So maybe last week's rumors were a bit too optimistic and we'll have a longer wait than expected for the next Xbox. Or perhaps something's been lost in translation. Also a few news bytes from the current generation of Xbox gaming.
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Netflix: Why no Facebook integration, and smaller streams thanks to EyeIO

Posted Feb 02, 2012 - 08:20 am

A pair of unrelated Netflix shorts today. Every wonder why Netflix doesn't integrate with Facebook like virtually every other service does? Blame the government! Also, better encoding thanks to startup EyeIO.
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Hulu's Jason Kilar gets chatty at Dive Into Media

Posted Feb 01, 2012 - 08:24 am

Jason Kilar wants us all to know the Hulu is doing just fine, thank you very much. Also, new original content is coming real soon now.
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G-Cluster: A new streaming gaming challenger enters the ring

Posted Jan 31, 2012 - 08:50 am

OnLive has had it pretty easy since launching its streaming gaming service about 18 months ago. Its main competitor has been Gaikai, a company that focuses on being a demo delivery service. Can G-Cluster dislodge OnLive when it enters the US?

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