Flash on Android is "shockingly bad"
“While many Android users await the official Flash 10.1 release for their smartphones, tests of the only final version, limited to the Nexus One, suggest the player is still problematic when attempting to load and play videos. A GigaOM video shows Flash running on a Nexus One outfitted with Android 2.2. Most videos failed to load, while others were extremely choppy. The overall experience was described by the host as “shockingly bad,” despite a Wi-Fi connection to 25Mbps FiOS broadband.”
Read the full article here.
Plex Nine released
It’s a good day for HTPC fans. Following XBMC’s ‘Dharma’ beta release, Mac-only alternative Plex Nine is now in the wild, complete with iOS companion apps for iPhone and iPad users. Grab it now to give it a whirl.
Xbox Live to increase service fee
If you’re an XBL gold member, you received this email today. Starting November 1st, 1-month memberships increase from $7.99-$9.99, 3-month from $19.99-$24.99, and 12-month from $49.99-$59.99. This announcement is sure to catch people off-guard like it did with me, but gamers shouldn’t be too entirely surprised. With a few new content (ESPN, Hulu and Kinect-oriented, for example) launching in the fall, this move was bound to happen.
The good news is that you can renew your 1-year subscription at a discounted price of $40 through XBox.com before then. You can stash all of the prepaid cards you want. Also, if you’re a smart buyer, there are bound to be 1-year subs for sale through sites like Amazon.
Still, this probably won’t be a welcomed sight to most XBL Gold Members when they check their email.
XBMC 'Dharma' beta 1 released
XBMC’s new ‘Dharma’ milestone is out and ready for testing. The new release includes full support for add-ons as well as hardware accelerated video decoding and a whole lot more. Head on over to xbmc.org to give it a whirl.
YouTube debuts new Movies section
YouTube has opened up a new Movies section, featuring around 400 free films from documentaries to horrors. Some of these are also available in HD.
HTPC: What’s new with Plex/Nine
The guys over at Plex have just updated their blog with a scoop on the new Plex/Nine features and architecture. Head on over for the full rundown.
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