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A Tech Guide for the Newly Jobless
Tech Support is Here!iStockphotoThe Grouse unveils the 13 gadgets, Web sites, and tricks you'll need to weather the unemployed storm Been laid off? Sacked? Canned? Made redundant? Welcome to the new...
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Things To Be Peeved About This Week
Subway BSODcelebdu (CC licensed)The Grouse's ire hath many targets Over the past week and a half or so, there hasn't been one gadget, trend, or tech company that's ticked me off enough to single out...
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The Future of TV: Hulu Comes to the Desktop
Hulu DesktopA new "lean back viewing experience" for Windows and Mac frees Hulu from the confines of your Web browser Hulu has been deemed the way forward for television on the Web since it started...
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Is YouTube the Best Way to Find Videos on the Web?
You + the Virtual Boob TubeMore options than you may thinkDave HelfreyThere are a lot more clips out there than what turns up using YouTube's keyword-search function. On sites such as Hulu.com, you can...
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Hulu Plus: One Step Closer to Cutting Cable Out Of Our Future of Television?
Hulu PlusIt's been in the works for so long it's hardly a surprise, but today Hulu announced that their subscription service is finally happening. Called Hulu Plus, it offers a "season pass" to current...
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Hulu Plus Coming to Roku This Fall
Hulu Plus on RokuRokuAnother step toward the ultra-cheap, connected, and flexible future of TV Roku just announced that it'll be bringing Hulu Plus to its low-cost streaming video boxes later this...
View ArticleTesting The Goods: The New Apple TV Is Smaller, Sleeker, and Often Frustrating
Apple's new Apple TV has been overhauled. It's been shrunk to a tiny black square, with a new interface and some great new features. But while it does some things very well, it's severely lacking in...
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Meet Boxee, The Hacker Project Gone Mainstream That Could Get You To Ditch Cable
Boxee TV On NowBoxeeBoxee used to hack Hulu for fun and sport. Now it's gone legit and mainstream--and it may be the first streaming media box that can truly replace cable. In 1994, Avner Ronen was in...
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3M Streaming Projector With Roku Review: What A Cool Little Thing This Is!
3M Streaming Projector VideoDan NosowitzA very nearly pocket-sized projector can't replace a full-sized one yet--but it is an incredibly fun toy. Pico projectors have been chugging along for awhile,...
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Roku's New One-Stop Search Finds Your Video, Regardless Of App
Roku One-Stop SearchRokuThis is the way search should work. You don't want to guess if The Big Lebowski is on Netflix or Amazon; you just want to watch it. This morning, all newish Roku boxes--that's...
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TVs Will Soon Tell Us Exactly What We Want To Watch, No Channel Surfing Required
Predictive TelevisionMichael ChoImagine if your TV did all of the work for you. Soon, that could be a reality. Twenty years ago, Bruce Springsteen lamented "57 channels, and nothin' on." Today, 57...
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People Mostly Ignore Smart TV Features, Because They Are Bad
Samsung Smart TV InterfaceOw ow ow ow ow look at this interfaceSamsungA new survey finds that most people with smart TVs aren't using the majority of the smart features. TV manufacturers like Samsung,...
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Roku 3 Review: Yeah, It's The Best Media Streamer
Roku 3Dan NosowitzIf you want to play streaming video or audio through your TV, from Netflix or Hulu or HBO Go or Spotify or anything else, the new Roku is easily the right choice. The Roku 3 is the...
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ABC's Rumored Streaming Video App Seems Pretty Awful
ABC News AppNote: this isn't the rumored streaming app, but instead one of ABC's older on-demand video apps for the iPad.ABCOr, how to look like you're innovating while actually doing everything to...
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A Tech Guide for the Newly Jobless
Tech Support is Here! iStockphoto Been laid off? Sacked? Canned? Made redundant? Welcome to the new economy! Now that you've parted ways with regular pay, it's time to make a few lifestyle tweaks to...
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Things To Be Peeved About This Week
Subway BSOD celebdu (CC licensed) Over the past week and a half or so, there hasn't been one gadget, trend, or tech company that's ticked me off enough to single out for a good flogging. There have...
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The Future of TV: Hulu Comes to the Desktop
Hulu Desktop Hulu has been deemed the way forward for television on the Web since it started serving on-demand episodes on hulu.com a little over a year ago. But now, a new desktop app brings us all...
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Is YouTube the Best Way to Find Videos on the Web?
You + the Virtual Boob Tube More options than you may think Dave Helfrey There are a lot more clips out there than what turns up using YouTube's keyword-search function. On sites such as Hulu.com, you...
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Hulu Plus: One Step Closer to Cutting Cable Out Of Our Future of Television?
Hulu Plus It's been in the works for so long it's hardly a surprise, but today Hulu announced that their subscription service is finally happening. Called Hulu Plus, it offers a "season pass" to...
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Hulu Plus Coming to Roku This Fall
Hulu Plus on Roku Roku Roku just announced that it'll be bringing Hulu Plus to its low-cost streaming video boxes later this fall. It's a great move, one that will move the evolution of TV one step...
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