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Survey: Google's personalized search raises concerns[with chart]
Google has been making significant changes to how it handles search, but according to a recent survey, it’s not receiving much support for the outcome.
Free Disney Videos, Now on Roku
Roku Inc. announced Wednesday that hundreds of videos from Disney.com have been added to the streaming platform’s Roku Channel Store, where they are available for free. This Disney channel features animated shorts, clips, a behind-the-scenes section, and a What’s New area that gives previews of what television shows and movies are coming soon.
Walmart announces disc-to-digital movie conversion service [with video]
Movie fans can now legally transfer their DVDs and Blu-ray discs into Vudu cloud-stored digital files, following today's announcement by Walmart and the five major studios. The initiative is set to launch April 16.
Award-winning talent Kickstarting 'Robota' game [with videos]
Sixits Studios announced it is entering a partnership with Academy Award winner Doug Chiang and DC Studios, and that their first project will be a mobile game called "Robota: Vengeance."
5 Questions With: Benji Rogers of PledgeMusic
PledgeMusic is a direct-to-fan music platform that enhances the fan-artist dynamic from the creation of music to its experience in digital and live formats. The platform...
Can You Legally Resell iTunes Music? [with demo video]
Earlier this month, the Supreme Court declined to hear a case that involved consumers’ rights to resell a digital product. Lawyers may get another chance to ponder these questions with tomorrow’s launch of ReDigi.
5 Questions With: Andy Swanson of Twitch
Andy Swanson is a veteran of 17 years in the gaming industry and the VP of eSports and events at Twitch. Andy got his start in 1998 at Future US where he eventually became publisher of PC Gamer, OXM and PSM. He moved onto Ubisoft and GameFly before landing at Twitch in 2013. As an early team member to Twitch, Andy was brought on to plan, evangelize and execute the strategy around brand sponsorships and integrations within Twitch’s eSports ecosystem. Digital Media Wire had the chance to ask Andy about Twitch, his inspiration, eSports and gaming culture in the interview below.
Capital One Opens CityVille Branch
Capital One has integrated itself into three of Zynga’s most popular games, using recognizable elements from its TV commercials to deliver unique freebies and rewards that enhance the game for anyone who engages with them. One of the more innovative features is in "CityVille," where players can place a Capital One branded bank in their personal metropolis. Both companies said this opportunity was the first brand integration of its kind.
'DC Universe Online' Drops Subs for Tiered Free-to-Play [with Video]
Sony Online Entertainment has decided to adopt a flexible free-to-play business model for DC Universe Online, the company’s popular massively multiplayer online game. Beginning late October, it will be free to download the PC and PlayStation 3 version of the game, after which players can choose from three separate levels of game options and benefits: Free, Premium and Legendary.
WeVideo aims for local TV creators, raises $19.1 million
Cloud-based collaborative video editing platform WeVideo has closed a $19.1 million investment round and unveiled new capabilities aimed at the needs of local TV.
