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Netflix employees stage a trans solidarity walkout, pose list of demands

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Netflix employees staged a walkout yesterday in response to the company’s handling of a Dave Chappelle special that premiered on October 5. At the same time, Los Angeles-based trans activist Ashlee Marie Preston hosted a rally in solidarity with Netflix workers participating in the walkout. brb walking out.

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TVSync’s Open API Uses Video and Audio Recognition Across All Four Screens

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Utilizing this same core technology, TVSync has developed automatic content recognition (ACR) software that can be accessed in seconds by video and/or audio using the camera and/or mic from a mobile device. The platform allows users to sync content and commands across all four screens — the smartphone, tablet/pad, computer and TV.

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Interview with Michele Ruiz and Dan Gould, BiasSync

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How did you decide this needed to be a combination of software and content? My side of this, has been taking a bunch of academic research, and turning that into software. Michele Ruiz: The only thing I would add, is this is a software-as-a-service solutioneverything is on our online platform. Dan Gould: Michele is too modest.

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Top Tips for Streaming Services: Cutting the Cord the Smart Way

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Netflix has both quantity and quality.but isn’t very timely. Price: $8 per month for basic plans, up to $12 for extra screens and advanced features. Use Add-Ons: There are scores of Netflix add-ons to help you find certain shows, search for random episodes, and much more. ” This will consume more bandwidth, however.

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The Future of Television & The Digital Living Room

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If you’re an OEM who wants to move more hardware but you don’t have the muscle to create an entire media ecosystem then you’re best off finding a partner who can build a software OS, app platform and search capabilities. Not because they are bad companies – but because software is not a core competency.

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How FilmBreak Is Bringing Data and Analytics To Hollywood, with Darren Marble

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However, there's a new generation of technology driven startups who are looking to apply software and technology in a way that will change how movies are made, and marketed. Darren Marble: I spent the last ten years in enterprise sales, selling enterprise software and services to Fortune 500 companies. That's how we make our money.

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Two Months With The Android Wear

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The watch also acts as a remote when I am listening to music from my phone in the car, watching Netflix or any other videos. There is a third-party app that has a drawer, just like Android, that you can slide out from the left side of the main watch screen. Also, having a tip calculator ( FastTip ) app on the watch is really handy.

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