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QLoo: The “Pandora” App for Everything Else [Tech]

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We all “like” things, whether it be a retweet/favorite on Twitter, a like on Tumblr, Instagram or Facebook — we tend show what we like by literally liking things online. This information is usually used by social media sites to give info to advertisers for their benefit, but Qloo takes that information and gives you suggestions for just about anything.

Qloo Screenshot

The app works by letting you like products, movies, songs, restaurants, etc and then taking that info through their algorithm to give you suggestions on what to do, see or buy. The categories aren’t broad like other services, they’re broken down into more specific ones. For example, dining can be broken down into “Date Spots” or Brunch Spots — taking your likes and letting you narrowing it down to what you want to do.

The app has received a good some of seeding money and gotten celebrity backing, so it looks like the app is here to stay for sometime. You can get it for free on the App Store today.

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Phonesoap: Sanitize Your Phone with UV Light [Tech]

Think about the places you take your phone; the bathroom, public places and well just about everywhere. Now where do you put your phone? Your warm pocket, right? This cool little device sanitizes your phone while it charges. When you stop and think about it, phones can be really gross, with Phonesoap you can rest a little bit easier — especially if you’re a germ-o-phobe. At about the price of a nice iPhone case, $50 USD, you can sanitize your phone water-free while it charges as you sleep.

Phonesoap Black UV LIGht

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Shopkick: A Pretty Cool Shopping Rewards App [Tech]

Washington, D.C. – Shopkick is a pretty simple app to use when shopping. It works based on a rewards system; you walk into a Shopkick partner store or buy something from that store and you earn points to get stuff. The app also has in-app purchases available, so you can earn points by just buying stuff from your app. The points, called “kicks” in the app, can be used to get a cappuccino, a free dinner, a COACH handbag or even donate to charity.

Shopkick is partnered with retailers and companies like American Eagle Outfitters, Best Buy, Crate and Barrel, ExxonMobil, Macy’s, MasterCard, Old Navy, Simon Property Group, Sony, The Sports Authority, Target, Visa, Procter & Gamble, Kraft Foods, Revlon, Unilever, Levi’s, Intel, HP and more

The app is available for FREE on both on the Google Play and iTunes app store.

Instagram Now Supports Video

Instagram Updates Now Supports Video
Instagram Updates Now Supports Video

Washington, D.C. – The Instagram development team has unveiled their new features on Instagram through a Livestream presentation initally presented by Facebook’s owner, Mark Zuckerberg. In keeping with new competitors like Twitter’s Vine app and Cinemagram; Instagram has add video support to their service. You can now record 15-second videos with filters, like regular photos, and even pick the cover thumbnail you want to use. The videos will not loop like on Vine nor automatically load like on Cinemagram, but integrate simply into your Instagram account — no new registration required.

UPDATE: New Stabilization service called “Cinema” for stabilization of videos on Instagram. It seems a lot better than the one on YouTube, but we will have to see.

UDATE ON STABILIZATION FEATURE: After installing the new update, we uploaded a video and tested out the Cinema stabilization option, which is automatically added to the video but can be turned off when selecting a filter. It “zooms in” to stabilize but it is not as dramatic as the YouTube version. Overall, it works pretty well.

Sample Instagram Video with Filter

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GIVEAWAY: Win a “The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey” Blu-Ray Combo Pack

 

Washington, D.C. – Likes on Facebook and win big! Win a FREE copy of The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey on Blu Ray and DVD today!

J.R.R. Tolkien’s epic adventure follows the journey of Bilbo Baggins, who is swept into an amazing quest to reclaim the lost Dwarf Kingdom of Erebor from the fearsome dragon Smaug. Approached out of the blue by the wizard Gandalf the Grey, Bilbo finds himself joining a company of thirteen dwarves led by the legendary warrior, Thorin Oakenshield. Their journey will take them into the Wild; through treacherous lands swarming with Goblins and Orcs, deadly Wargs and Sorcerers.

From Academy Award®-winning filmmaker Peter Jackson comes “The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey,” the first of a trilogy of films adapting the enduringly popular masterpiece The Hobbit, by J.R.R. Tolkien.

 

If you simply just can’t wait to get a hold of a copy, the DVD and Blu Ray copies went on sale today. Visit favorite place to buy movies (Walmart, Best Buy etc) today!

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GIVEAWAY: Win a “Return to Nim’s Island” Blu-Ray Combo Pack

Washington, D.C. – Corillo Magazine will be giving one lucky winner a Blu-Ray Combo pack of The Hallmark Channel’s new series, “Return to Nim’s Island”. The show premiered today at 8:00PM EST.

Return to Nim’s Island, the sequel to Walden Media’s 2008 box office hit Nim’s Island, picks up the story a few years later with 14-year-old Nim (Bindi Irwin) more determined than ever to protect her island and the animals that call it home. With ruthless resort developers and greedy wildlife poachers threatening the existence she loves, Nim realizes she and her animal pals can’t defend their home alone. To save her island, she is forced to combine forces with an outsider: Edmund, a runaway from the mainland. Only with his help does she stand a chance of stopping the villains from dismantling her world.

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Offer Ends 03.25.2013

 

 

Video: Inside Swedish Car Manufacturer Koenigsegg

Washington, D.C. – Inside Koenigsegg provides for the first time, a look behind the scenes at Koenigsegg and examine how innovation within the highest echelon of sports car manufacturers will affect the broader automotive world. Company founder and principal, Christian Von Koenigsegg, hosts this nine-part series, which was produced at Koenigsegg headquarters in Angelholm, Sweden.

Video: Hands on with the Blackberry Q10: Touchscreen and Keyboard

Washington, D.C. – RIM is beginning to release their new Blackberry Series 10 smartphones to the market. The new smartphones come as Apple and Android phone producers are taking over the Smartphone market. RIM has responded by creating new, faster and more eye appealing phones with the Z10 and as seen above, the Blackberry Q10.

Specs:
Processor: 1.5GHz dual-core processor
Memory: 2GB of RAM and 16GB of storage
Cameras: ear facing 8-megapixel shooter and 2-megapixel front-facing
Screen: 3.1-inch AMOLED touchscreen with a 720×720 pixel resolution
Release Date: April 2013