October 31, 2011 : Comments (4)
Google+ Updates Android App, Adds New Design And Other Features
Video Sharing
Man Surprises Girlfriend With Dancing Disney Proposal In Fun Video
We've covered several wedding proposal YouTube videos in the past, but this video adds a little something extra by bringing together a flash mob, dancing and the magic of Disney. A man named Jamin Love proposes to his girlfriend Val after surprising her with a flash mob marriage proposal at Disneyland. The video shows Jamin and Val walking through Downtown Disney... Read more » Anonymous Threatens NYPD Over Alleged Wall Street Protest Brutality In YouTube Video
Hacktivist group Anonymous has issued a warning to the New York Police Department (NYPD) in a YouTube video following allegations of police brutality against those who are taking part in the #OccupyWallStreet protests. The Anonymous representative who posted the video warns the NYPD to let people protest without shame or threat, let them protest with expressions... Read more » Renren Acquires Video Sharing Service 56.com For $80M
Chinese social networking site Renren has entered an agreement to acquire 56.com, a video-sharing service in China, for $80 million in cash. The acquisition is expected to be complete by the fourth quarter of 2011. Similar to YouTube, 56.com allows users to upload, view and share videos. The service, which was founded in 2005, features performing artists, amateur... Read more » REPORT: YouTube Set To Launch Channels With Scheduled Content
YouTube is said to be finalizing paperwork that would allow it to launch a channel featuring regularly scheduled content. The channel is likely to be the first of more than a dozen such channels and the content will apparently focus on broad themes such as sports and fashion. The video-sharing service has asked for some of the content it plans to include on the... Read more » Andy Samberg Impersonates Mark Zuckerberg In Opening F8 Skit
When the keynote address began at the Facebook f8 conference Thursday, something seemed a little off. The guy on stage dressed like Mark Zuckerberg and he looked a little like Mark Zuckerberg, only he wasn't actually the CEO of Facebook. That's because Facebook kicked off the event with “Saturday Night Live” cast member Andy Samberg doing his best Zuck... Read more » YouTube Lets You Add An Extra Dimension To Videos With A Single Click
YouTube has rolled out some new features content creators can take advantage of to make their videos as strong as possible. They updates include single-click 3D conversion, the ability to upload longer videos and additional video creation platforms. Back in March, YouTube added 3D video editing capabilities, but this is the first time you'll be able to quickly... Read more »
Google+ Slammed In New Video, Suggests Users Join ‘Not Google Plus’
Since it was announced in late June, Google+ has barely been off the lips of most people with a strong interest in social networking. The buzz around the social network heightened Tuesday, with the news that the service is now in open beta and anyone can join. The service received several other updates Tuesday as well. However, there are many other people who do... Read more »
YouTube Rolls Out New Feature, Lets You Edit Videos After You Have Posted Them
YouTube rolled out a new feature Wednesday which gives you a way to edit videos you have already posted without having to take them down, edit them on your computer and upload them again. So whether you want to make a small cut, change the soundtrack or add an effect, you can now do so without having to lose your view count and comments. This also means existing... Read more »
Facebook To Live-stream 9/11 Remembrance Evening, Launches Memorial App
Facebook will be live-streaming a remembrance evening to mark the 10th anniversary of 9/11. The social network has also launched a memorial app to pay tribute to the people killed in the attacks in New York City and Washington on Sept. 11, 2001. Facebook is sponsoring a remembrance evening, which is called “An Evening of Remembrance and Reflection.” The event... Read more »
YouTube Video Reveals Real-life ‘Back To The Future’ Nike Air Mag Shoes
A YouTube video has been released which shows rows upon rows of Nike Air Mag shoes -- a fictional version of them was first showcased in the 1989 movie “Back To The Future Part II.” The video, which is titled “McFly's Closet,” showcases the famous shoes. The best thing about this? You can now get your hands on a pair of these shoes in real life. A little... Read more »
