Daily Archives: August 11, 2012

Facebook and FTC Finalize Privacy Settlement

Facebook and FTC Finalize Privacy Settlement

Facebook’s settlement with the Federal Trade Commission was finalized Friday. As part of the deal, Facebook must make it clear to users when the social network shares their information beyond what their privacy settings mandate, operate a program to protect users’ privacy and get users’ approval before sharing their information. Facebook will also be subject … Continued

Stop-motion music video relies on OpenOffice and Excel, finds formula for success (video)

Stop-motion music video relies on OpenOffice and Excel, finds formula for success (video)

It’s already considered a grind to produce stop-motion video — imagine creating a clip using the spreadsheet app that many dread seeing at work every morning. Joe Penna, better known to the internet as Mystery Guitar Man, isn’t afraid. He and his team recorded a performance against a greenscreen, gave the video a mosaic look … Continued

DirecTV quietly updates iPad app, HR34 DVR

DirecTV quietly updates iPad app, HR34 DVR

DirecTV has quietly updated both its iPad app and HR34 DVR with a variety of new features for Satellite-loving customers. The application will now resume from where you left off, comes with a much improved search function and best of all, a direct line into the company’s support forums. Meanwhile, the HR34 swallowed a software … Continued

Vizio Thin + Light review (14-inch, 2012): how do the company’s first laptops measure up?

Vizio Thin + Light review (14-inch, 2012): how do the company’s first laptops measure up?

More Info Vizio officially introduces PC line Hands-on with Vizio’s laptops, desktops and 10-inch tablet Vizio details its first laptops: two thin-and-lights and a mainstream 15-incher, on pre-order for $898 and up Nine months ago, Vizio didn’t make laptops. Now, it’s seemingly all our readers are writing in about. The company, best known for its … Continued