Among people who own an Internet-connected TV, the overwhelmingly favorite apps are ones like Netflix and YouTube. But surprisingly, Facebook is also near the top of the list. 35% of those with a smart TV say that the social networking platform is a "must-have" app for the device. Internet radio Pandora is also popular, with 28% of owners calling that a must-have TV app.
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YouTube brings face blurring feature to videos
These days, newsworthy content often ends up on YouTube before it does on television. Google has recognized this and wants to embrace it, which is why the company stated in a blog post today that it would be launching a new face blurring feature users can take advantage of in order to feel more comfortable about posting videos of public events and sensitive content on YouTube.
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SlashGear Evening Wrap-Up: July 16, 2012
Happy Monday, everyone. Welcome to a new week chock full of summer weather and interesting tech news. Today was certainly worthy of that description. Here's the first big story of the day - Microsoft Office 2013 brings touch, subscription fees, and a whole new look. Also, we finally have a new Yahoo chief - Google's Marissa Mayer named Yahoo CEO. Also, T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note made official.
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YouTube study shows the future: citizen-filmed news
This week a study has been released by Pew Research Center surrounding YouTube's viewership over a period of 15 months and have found citizens, not news organizations, to be holding the gold metal for most viewed videos. While it remains clear that non-web-based television is still the top gun as far as video-based news goes, YouTube's viewership loves everyday Joe-made news clips more than they like news corporations' take on everyday goings-on around the world. Is it possible that one day we'll rely on individuals on the scene at big events rather than a news van to pick up and report on happenings in real time?
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Study finds YouTube is emerging as major platform for news and disaster footage
A study has been conducted that looked at increasing usage of YouTube as a source for news and disaster footage. The study sought to determine if users were increasingly turning to YouTube as a place to find eyewitness videos in times of major events and natural disasters. The study was conducted by the Pew Research Center Project for Excellent and Journalism and was released today.
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Google offline Maps update now live: YouTube adds preloading
Google is on a roll today. In addition to introducing the latest version of Android, Jelly Bean, the company has updated some of its services to add new features. Maps is one example, with the Android version of the app seeing an update that will let users save maps offline to their devices. The update has gone live on the Play Store, with version 6.9 supporting a customizable map area that can be saved offline.
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PS Vita’s YouTube app arrives
Sony has released the much anticipated YouTube app for its PlayStation Vita portable gaming device. The app takes advantage of the handheld's large 5-inch high-resolution display and 3G capabilities. It will be available for download later today via the the PS Vita Store on PSN.
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Google has a neural network that can recognize objects
It only took 16,000 computer processors to do it, but over the span of just a few years a group of Google scientists were able to simulate how the human brain identifies things they find on the Internet. More specifically, the neural network was able to train itself to recognize cats. The way it was able to recognize them actually reflected biological theories where objects are identified by trained individual neurons in the brain.
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Google introduces the Endangered Languages Project
Google has today announced the Endangered Language Project, which aims to save languages that are on the verge of extinction. Google says that there are over 3,000 languages that need saving, and feels it’s important to document them to preserve cultural diversity while “honoring the knowledge of our elders and empowering our youth.” The project aims to give those interested in preserving the languages a place to store the necessary information.
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Google targets YouTube conversion site
Google has come under fire from content owners in the past over copyright infringement on YouTube, but it’s not afraid to take the fight to others. TorrentFreak reports that Google is threatening legal action against YouTube-MP3, a service that allows users to plug in a YouTube URL and convert the resulting audio to a downloadable MP3. Naturally, Google aren’t too happy about the service, saying it violates the Terms of Service for YouTube’s API.
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YouTube makes it easier to have a party in Google+ Hangouts
YouTube has made it easier to share videos with a group of people using Google+ Hangouts. The video giant says the idea is something along the lines of when you go to a party with your friends, and you end up showing each other your favorite YouTube videos. Yesterday marked the launch of the new YouTube app in Google+ Hangouts.
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YouTube gets new short film series from CSI creator
One would think that the man who was responsible for one of the greatest serial dramas in modern television could pretty much take on any project he wants. Yet the platform that CSI: Crime Scene Investigation creator Anthony Zuiker has chosen is YouTube, because of its low friction and creative freedom, two factors that anyone who works in the entertainment space can most certainly appreciate.
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