The New York Times Media Group revealed some changes on Tuesday regarding its digital subscription packages and offers. Although spun by the company, a shift in April will see it reduce free access from 20 articles to 10 on the New York Timeswebsite. The success of the service is likely what drove the change, with [...]
Marvel Entertainment and Disney Interactive Media Group have announced that the first social game based on Marvel’s iconic characters, “Marvel: Avengers Alliance,” is now live on Facebook. Developed by Playdom, “Marvel: Avengers Alliance” features a combat RPG experience with dozens of familiar Marvel super heroes and super villains. With dozens of iconic Marvel characters available [...]
Comcast has renewed its distribution deal with Disney, signing on for another 10 years. Programming from ABC, ESPN and 68 other channels or services is included in the deal, as is streaming to portable devices such as notebooks, iPhones and iPads through dedicated apps. Under the deal, Comcast will pay more money to Disney with [...]
Facebook’s Sam Lessin confirmed Tuesday that the social network’s previously teased Timeline layout was going live. Shown over two months ago, the redesigned desktop and mobile page was going live for the general public in New Zealand first. It would go out “more broadly” soon, although Lessin didn’t say when. Timeline is a major shift [...]
Just in time for Turkey Day, the LocalHarvest website has powered up a tool that will help you track down a fresh bird from a farmer in your area. The types of turkeys you might find include free range, organically raised and even some heirloom varieties. It depends on the farmers in your particular location. [...]
Boingo Wireless has announced that it will offer a personal VPN for customers to use when connecting to Wi-Fi networks. The VPN will be seamlessly integrated into the Boingo Wi-Finder app and will use the customer’s Boingo account credentials to log in to both premium Boingo networks and free networks. The new Boingo VPN will [...]
The US Senate on Thursday rejected a Congress-backed bill to overturn net neutrality rules. Politicians voted 52 against, 46 for SJ Resolution 6, which would have rejected the order taking effect on November 20. The measure had been promoted mostly by Texas Republican Kay Bailey Hutchison and by fellow party members. A successful vote was [...]
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Warner Bros Entertainment has announced that “Aim High” is set to become the first ‘social series’ to air on Facebook staring on October 18. Viewers can become part of a show by tapping into their profile to create a unique viewing experience with their photos, text and friends: Warner Bros. Digital Distribution (WBDD) today announced [...]
All My Children fans will only have to wait months for new episodes of the now online soap opera. Prospect Park announced Tuesday that The Online Network, its Internet-based platform, will launch in January with original programming including new episodes of All My Children and One Life To Live. As part of its January bow, [...]
Crackle, Sony Pictures Entertainment’s online video network, announced today that “Issues,” a new original comedy series starring Josh Cooke (“Better with You”) will premiere on July 20, 2011. Created by Matt Oates (Wasted) and Cooke, “Issues” follows Dr. Ted (Cook), a disgruntled psychologist, who has to deal with the bizarre neuroses and psychoses of his [...]
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