Nintendo’s backward YouTube policies are emblematic of why it’s getting killed by Xbox and PlayStation
Let’s just come out and say it: Nintendo these days is a backward company that is getting killed by Microsoft and Sony because it refuses to adapt with the times. If you want evidence to support this, you need look no further than the company’s utterly backward YouTube policies in which it issues takedown orders left and right to some of its most dedicated fans.
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Want a free iPhone 6S? Of course you do
You’ve been dreaming about getting your hands on the new iPhone 6S since it was announced a few days ago. But before you start setting up your tent outside of the Apple store, consider the alternative—getting it completely free. That’s right, it’s giveaway time! We’re giving away a iPhone 6S…and we couldn’t have made it easier to enter.
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How many users have updated to iOS 9 after 24 hours of availability?
It’s a question that many of us were asking in the days before launch, but now that iOS 9 is finally here, we’re starting to see the actual data.
According to the first report from Mixpanel, over 12% of iPhone owners have updated to the latest version of the mobile operating system within 24 hours of availability, which is a slightly slower pace than what we saw after the launch of iOS 8 last year, which managed to penetrate 16% of the market in a single day.
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10 things iOS 9 can do that you can’t do in iOS 8
After the typical multi-month beta period that began this past summer at WWDC 2015, Apple released iOS 9 to the general public on Wednesday. Millions upon millions of people around the world have already updated, but there are probably some stragglers who are holding out because they still have a bad taste in their mouths from the early days of iOS 8.
There’s nothing wrong with waiting if that’s what you want, but let’s take a look at what you’re missing.
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Our favorite carry on luggage is 65% off on Amazon right now
Traveling by plane anywhere is nothing but aggravation these days. From the moment you leave for the airport to the moment you get off the plane at your destination, it’s an uncomfortable and stressful experience. With that in mind, there’s nothing worse than making the situation even more stressful by getting to check-in only to find out that your carry on is too big to board the plane with.
Listen to the BGR Deals Team: You need this Travelpro Luggage Maxlite3 21 Inch Expandable Spinner.
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A ridiculously rich guy actually built Bruce Wayne’s underground Batcave – and it’s amazing
Readers… some things in life just aren’t fair. Case in point: some obnoxiously wealthy guy in Australia has a Batcave and you don’t.
Australian architectural firm Molecule recently posted about a special undertaking it completed not long ago. The firm’s client, who was not named in the post, asked it to reproduce Bruce Wayne’s underground garage from The Dark Knight series under his own home, while ensuring that the work avoided disturbing his home’s “heritage quality and evident beauty.”
When you’re done rolling your eyes, do yourself a favor and check out the pictures below.
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Proof that Apple’s attention to detail puts rivals to shame
When it comes to sweating the small stuff, no company is more on the ball than Apple. From the materials the company uses in its retail stores to the small and barely perceptible touches it adds to both its hardware and software, Apple leaves no detail to chance.
As a quick and illustrative example, a few months back we highlighted how the flashlight icon in the iOS control panel has a switch that toggles between the on and off position depending on if the flashlight is in use or not.
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No, it’s not just you… FACEBOOK IS DOWN!
People, people… try to remain calm. Stop reloading that web page while peeking over your shoulder to make sure your boss isn’t watching. Stop closing that iPhone or Android app and reopening it endlessly, hoping to see fresh updates pop up on your screen. It’s not just you… Facebook is down.
The company hasn’t said anything at this point, but the outage began around 2:00 p.m. EDT and if history has taught us anything, the site should be back up any minute. Don’t worry, there will be plenty of cat videos and baby pictures for your browsing enjoyment once it comes back up.
Sit tight — we’re in this together.
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Solve two common Windows 10 problems with one great feature
Having some problems with Windows 10? Task Manager might be your best friend. ZDNet’s Ed Bott has put together a terrific guide for troubleshooting and fixing Windows 10’s most common problems and it seems Task Manager is the key to solving two of the biggest ones.
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All of the new devices Amazon announced this morning (don’t worry, there’s no Fire Phone 2)
Apple had its big event last week and Microsoft is preparing one of its own for next month, but Amazon wasn’t going to be left out of the hardware extravaganza this fall. On Thursday, the online marketplace unveiled six new devices that will begin shipping in the coming weeks, including a fascinating Apple TV competitor.
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