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So, what'd you get? originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 25 Dec 2011 11:11:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>christmasgadgetgadgetsgiftgiftinghdpostcrossmobilepostcrosspresentSoso whatd you getSoWhatdYouGetvideowhatd you getWhatdYouGetSun, 25 Dec 2011 11:11:00 EST<![CDATA[Apple to require in-app subscriptions for periodicals by March 31st, fine print still a bit fuzzy]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/02/02/apple-to-require-in-app-subscriptions-for-periodicals-by-march-3/http://www.engadget.com/2011/02/02/apple-to-require-in-app-subscriptions-for-periodicals-by-march-3/http://www.engadget.com/2011/02/02/apple-to-require-in-app-subscriptions-for-periodicals-by-march-3/#comments We knew The Daily was to be just the first drop what's destined to be a flood of titles with in-app purchases for the iTunes store, but we weren't quite sure how hard Apple would be twisting the faucet -- until now, that is. According to The Wall Street Journal, Cupertino will reject any newspaper or magazine app that doesn't take subscription payments through the iTunes store. It doesn't have to be solely Apple's store -- developers can still sell through websites in addition to the mandated in-app option. (If you recall, this is the same issue that Sony Reader for iOS just faced.) There are a few big questions lingering out there: will the 70 / 30 revenue sharing apply? Does the "rejection" apply to apps already in the store like Amazon's Kindle? You bet your (virtual) bottom dollar we'll be finding out soon enough.

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>culturelanguageslangsotech cultureTechCultureThu, 17 Jun 2010 15:03:00 EST<![CDATA[Shocker: Americans spend more time with PC than spouse]]>http://www.engadget.com/2007/01/23/shocker-americans-spend-more-time-with-pc-than-spouse/http://www.engadget.com/2007/01/23/shocker-americans-spend-more-time-with-pc-than-spouse/http://www.engadget.com/2007/01/23/shocker-americans-spend-more-time-with-pc-than-spouse/#commentsWhile one may argue that a computer doesn't talk back, disagree, or rub one the wrong way as we're sure just about everyone's spouse / SO definitely can, you must have somehow avoided the BSOD, kernel error, 404, clicking HDD, invalid drivers, and the host of other "cyber stresses" that can elicit all sorts of rage and frustration. A recent survey conducted by Kelton Research discovered that a majority of Americans (52-percent) said their "most recent experience with a computer problem provoked emotions such as anger, sadness or alienation," yet a whopping 65-percent of these same folks spend more time with their beloved computer than their own spouse. Adding even more fuel to the computer addict fire, 84-percent of responders stated that they were "more dependent on their home computer now than they were just three years ago." Interestingly enough, rather than founding some sort of rehab facility to coax folks away from the keyboard and back into reality, SupportSoft is looking to provide loving, caring advice to help folks suffering from "cyber stress" solve their PC troubles without tearing down the house. Essentially, the service actually encourages folks glued to their computer to stay that way, as the new startup looks to provide answers to the issues that could eventually run even the most loyal computer user back to their oft forgotten spouse, but the company does insinuate that by solving PC quandaries, folks will have more time to spend when the ones they love. Nevertheless, we can't say these figures are entirely shocking, especially when you consider that folks would take an iPod over booze and nearly anything trendy for an SO.

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