Full FeedNew owners for Netflix: Amazon? Microsoft? Who will it be?
The ‘net is currently all abuzz with speculation as to who might be the proud new papa to internet movie rental giant, Netflix. We’re hearing Amazon being tossed about left and right as a suitor and a couple of people are even throwing Microsoft’s name into the ring. There are… Continue Reading »
Illegal file sharing is down, streaming is up
Illegal file sharing is down, and streaming is up, at least when it comes to teenagers. According to new research, teens are changing their ways when it comes to piracy. There has been a dramatic drop in the number of youth aged 14 to 18 who are illegally sharing music. … Continue Reading »
Netflix comes to Sony TVs, PS3 left out
Netflix is adding another partnership to their stable. Sony is coming aboard, planning to offer Netflix as a movie-streaming service for its Bravia line of Internet-capable high definition TVs, as well as their older TVs that are compatible with the “Internet video link” module. Sony hasn’t done anything too earth-shattering… Continue Reading »
UnPirate: Free Fraps alternatives for capturing screenshots
When you buy Fraps, you are probably purchasing the software as a way to capture screenshots. With Fraps, you don’t have to copy and paste into another application as a way to capture a screenshot. You will instead set up one touch copying, which will automatically name and save the… Continue Reading »
The Video Bay to be setting sail soon
Yo-ho-ho and a bottle of rum! Ye makers of The Pirate Bay are apparently not planning to go sailing into waters unknown even amidst all the current legal fiascos they are facing. They are launching a new site called The Video Bay to be in competition with YouTube. No one… Continue Reading »
Double the YouTube: Now you can upload 2GB videos
Fans of YouTube should be happy, since they have just doubled the size of uploads for users from 1GB to 2GB. The change counts for regular account holders, no fancy account status needed. According to the company, the increase is to compensate for users’ HD uploads. This is a pretty… Continue Reading »
UnPirate: Why pay for WinRAR?
WinRAR is software used to compress files in order to save space on your hard drive. It can minimize the size of downloaded files from both the Internet and email attachments. Supported file types include CAB, ZIP, TAR and more. For a single user license, you will need to pay… Continue Reading »
Worried about fines for file sharing? Identity protection offered on Pirate Bay’s new VPN service
Pirate Bay has started beta testing on an encrypted virtual private network or VPN as a way to protect file sharers from prosecution when using their site. It is a special service for users called IPREDATOR Global Anonymity Service and will carry a price tag of $7 a month. The… Continue Reading »
Gadgetell Deals: Buy one get one custom photo book
It’s that time of year when kids start bringing home photos from sports, classroom images, artwork, reports and other stuff I typically have no idea what to do with. What to save? What to trash? This year, I think I’ve found a solution. Meet Picaboo, an online photo finishing solution… Continue Reading »
ISP and music label come together for a subscription model
I’ve been saying it was going to happen. ISPs and music labels would come together to create a subscription service to provide music for users to download legally and it seems it has in the UK. Virgin Media, a UK ISP, just came together with Universal Music Group to form… Continue Reading »
Black Friday 2009
Black Friday is almost here! Gadgetell's got you covered with all the latest news on who's offering the best deals. Dangerous crowds? You're on your own.
Palm Pre Information & Updates
Palm just introduced their next-gen smartphone, the Palm Pre, and next-gen operating system, Palm webOS. Gadgetell's got the latest Pre and webOS information and news for you right here.
