YouTube remains one of the big question marks in Google’s finances. Every time the Google-owned video supersite comes up, executives make vague statements about how it’s not profitable yet, but could be soon . But it looks like that could change in 2010. Analysts predict YouTube will earn $450 million and finally turn in a profit this year, according to The New York Times . Of course, those are outside estimates, so take them with a grain of salt. When reporting its earnings, Google doesn’t offer any specifics about YouTube. But given the constant chatter about how the site is a money-loser, we’re guessing Google will probably announce when the site is profitable.
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Analysts: YouTube will finally reach the promised land of profitability
Tesseract 1.20 Category: Games Price: $.99, Version: 1.15 -> 1.20 ( iTunes ) Description: ** Think a dimension outside the box! ** Are you looking for a truly unique puzzle game experience? Are you tired of playing the same old 2D & 3D games? Then allow Tesseract to take you to the next level, as it welcomes you to the 4th Dimension! Manipulate a 4 dimensional Tesseract, also known as a Hypercube, through a series of progressively harder levels, culminating in a 5th level of brain breaking difficulty. Easy to learn, and nearly impossible to master, with over 6.2×10^23 possible combinations, you may never play the same game twice. Game play is simple. Pinch or unpinch a face to rotate the Tesseract on one of its 4th dimensional axis. Use a two finger swipe starting on a face to the left or right to rotate one of the 3D cube segments
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September 3rd, 2010
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Section: Video , HDTV It looks like Roku fans have two other devices to look forward to seeing come available. The devices in question are the Roku XD and the Netgear Roku XD Player both of which have recently been spotted in an FCC listing. The Netgear Roku XD Player is sporting the model number of NTV250 and has HDMI, composite, Ethernet and Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n connectivity.
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Roku and Netgear device hits the FCC, looks to be a home media streaming system
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The Internet is continuing its march into TV’s backyard, this time taking charge at live TV broadcasting as use of live streaming sites exploded in 2010, according to data from comScore . Time spent watching live streaming services like Ustream and Justin.tv grew nearly 650 percent in 2010, with users clocking in 1.4 billion minutes of use.
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Skype just released the latest beta version of its Skype 5 Windows client – which along with a more streamlined interface and the usual bug fixes, adds one major new feature: the ability to video chat with up to 10 people. The internet calling service has made major leaps in its video calling technology over the past few months. At the beginning of the year, video chats were limited to two people — the same as when the service launched in 2003. In May, it released a Windows beta client that supported five-person video chat, which I argued would help make group video chat the next killer webcam feature . Competing video chat services like Yahoo Messenger, Windows Live Messenger, and Google’s Gmail video chat only allow for two-person conferences.
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Section: Communications , Cellphones , Cellular Providers , Smartphones , Mobile , Web , Online Music/Video In order to gain further exposure for Samsung’s Galaxy S lineup of phones, the electronics manufacturer has created TV advertisements for all four variants.? Since the AT&T, T-Mobile, and Sprint models have already launched, the only video left to watch is the Samsung Fascinate on Verizon’s TV ad.? The video (which can be seen above) doesn’t really outline all the main features of the device.? In fact, the video only mentions that the Fascinate features an “exclusive AMOLED screen,” but I think most people already know the specs inherent in the Galaxy S device.? The TV ad is basically an action shot meant to show off the Fascinate’s beautiful screen and remind viewers it’s coming soon to Verizon Wireless.? Hopefully we will only have to wait another day or two until Verizon finally gets official with the Fascinate.? Full Story ? | Written by Natesh Sood for Gadgetell . | Comment on this Article ?
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Samsung Fascinate TV commercial now online
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Section: Video There is a wide variety of set-top boxes that are offering competition to the Apple TV, some of which are already available such as the Roku players and some that are still getting ready to come to market such as the Boxee Box . Well, in a little bit of good news, the Boxee team has finally unveiled their pricing—$199. And if you are wondering why they would price themselves at $100 more than the Apple TV—it is because they “think it’s worth it.” Plain and simple, but a slightly better explanation to that statement comes in the form of 1080p support and no keyboards or mice being required for use. From the Boxee Blog; “We all watched the Apple announcement. We walked away feeling strongly confident about the space it left for Boxee to compete. We have a different view of what users want in their living rooms. We are taking different paths to get there.
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Internet , Video Clips As expected, ViewSonic will showcase its new tablet at the IFA 2010 (Berlin, Germany, 3-8 September). It is namely the ViewSonic ViewPad 100 or the ViewSonic ViewPad 10i . The main feature of ViewSonic ViewPad is provides dual boot that are Windows 7 and Android 1.6 (most recent version to support x86 chips). The ViewSonic ViewPad tablet is boasts a 1.66GHz Intel Atom N455 processor, an Intel GMA 3150 integrated graphics, 1GB RAM, 16GB SSD, 1.3 megapixel webcam, 3G module (UMTS/HSDPA), two USB 2.0 ports and miniVGA connectors. The upcoming ViewSonic ViewPad tablet can packs a 10.1-inch LCD display with resolution of 1024 x 600 pixels. The availability of ViewSonic ViewPad tablet is scheduled later this year and expected price of around 500 euros. Source ViewSonic 10-inch dual boot ViewPad preview ViewSonic ViewPad dual-boot tablet Related Review: Witstech A81-E dual-boot tablet Witstech has unveils its new touchscreen tablet, called the Witstech A81-E
XBMC Remote 1.7.7 Category: Entertainment Price: $2.99, Version: 1.7.5 -> 1.7.7 ( iTunes ) Description: XBMC Remote allows complete control of XBMC – the most advanced media center software available. ***Breaking News*** With our partners ‘Revolutionary Concepts’ we just released KARATE CHAMP one of IGNs 10 Most Influential Games of all time OUT NOW. iPhone, iPod Touch, iPad 2 Player wifi and bluetooth. ——————————————– XBMC Remote With XBMC installed on either your XBOX, Windows, Mac, Apple TV, or Linux machine you can play songs, movies, TV shows directly from your iPhone or iPod Touch. The XBMC Remote can connect over WiFi or a 3G Network so you can control your XBMC from anywhere in the house – or even anywhere in the world. FEATURES – Play, queue and shuffle the media on XBMC – See cover art for albums, TV Shows and movies. – View artist and album reviews and information – ‘Standard’ remote mode
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So Apple made some news today. Specifically, chief executive Steve Jobs took the stage in San Francisco, where he showed off major upgrades to the company’s music and TV services. As happens on anytime Apple holds a press event, there was a flood of coverage, both on VentureBeat and elsewhere. To help you sort through it all, here’s a roundup of all the Apple-related stories we published today. The list starts with the big product news, followed by videos and analysis. Apple announces all-new designs for its iPod music players — In what seemed like a tacit admission that its iconic iPod, famed for its simplicity and standout design, had strayed off course, Apple released all-new designs for its entire lineup of music players.
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