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Daily Tech: Dell Soon to Branch Into the Android Market
- Dell finally confirms the rumors that it is indeed developing an Android handset — Engadget
- Thinking of getting a netbook this holiday season? Here's the lowdown on some of the most popular models — CrunchGear
- YouTube has just increased the maximum resolution of videos to 1080p — Dvice
- New Super Mario Bros. for the Wii came out with a bang in NYC this past weekend — Kotaku
- There will soon be a Craigslist-friendly BlackBerry app — CrunchGear
- Remix like it's your birthday with 50 Cent's Sound Lab App — TechCrunch
Website of the Day: TubeReplay
Do you ever stumble across a video on YouTube that you wish you could put on repeat? For me, it's usually when I find a hot new song or I have a favorite new music video that I can't get enough of. So you can imagine how excited I was when I came across a site called TubeReplay that will automatically replay any YouTube video.
YouTube Debtor's Revolt: Too Far or Totally Justified?
In the wake of the recession, it's become increasingly common for credit card companies to jack up interest rates — in some cases, without due cause. Typically, outraged customers seek an explanation via customer service representative – but one disgruntled card holder took her case to YouTube
In the now viral video, aptly titled Debtor's Revolt Begins Now, B of A customer, Ann Minch launches a heated attack on the bank, claiming that her interest rate was raised from 12.99 percent to a whopping 30 percent, despite diligent and timely payments. Her attempts to negotiate with the branch, where she has been a customer for 14 years, were dismissed — until her now infamous rant gained some serious media attention, and was finally seen by one of the Bank's executives, who re-adjusted her interest to its original rate.
7 Tips and Tricks For Using YouTube
When I need to search for something on the Internet, I use Google. And when I need to find a video, my first stop is always YouTube. There are not only millions of people watching videos on YouTube everyday, but hundreds of thousands of YouTube videos are being uploaded daily as well — that's a ton of people creating and watching a ton of videos!
Geek Tip: Use YouTube as Health Care!
Who needs doctors when you have YouTube?! There are hundreds of videos that will show you how to cure the common cold, deliver babies, heal a snake bite — and all you have to do is click play. This facetious idea comes to you courtesy of the video below and its Current TV host, whose conceit is that YouTube can help solve the healthcare issue in the US.
Website of the Day: Silentube
Wish you could watch your favorite YouTube movies in peace without having to stare at ads or other site clutter? It's totally doable thanks to a little website called Silentube. With Silentube, all you do is drag the little bookmarklet into your web browser, then the next time you want to enjoy a video in peace without visual distractions, just click on the bookmarklet.
Daily Tech: AT&T GPS on the iPhone Will Cost You $10/Month
- The AT&T GPS App will cost $10 a month for navigational service. — Wired
- Check out 10 video games that should have been turned into movies. — Switched
- YouTube has increased its file limit to 2GB and offers direct linking to HD videos.
YouTube Adds Movie Trailer Section to Site
It wasn't that long ago when we found out that YouTube started offering a nice selection of TV shows on its website, and now they have just launched a directory for movie trailers. I know it's fairly easy to find movie trailers online nowadays, but what I like about YouTube's format is the way they are organized. Cut right to the chase with specified categories like Popular, Latest, In Theaters and Opening Soon.
Daily Tech: Download Your YouTube Vids For Watching Later
- You can now easily download your YouTube videos for offline watching. — Digital Inspiration
- The camera on the iPhone 3G S actually takes decent photos. — Wired
- Logitech unveils a fancy $200 Xbox 360 guitar.
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