Daily Dispatch: MetroPCS to charge more for VoIP; 112th Congress streams to Facebook

In today's Digital Dispatch:

MetroPCS LTE Plans to Charge More for VoIP & Streaming (GigaOMTech)

...The company appears poised to test the latest net neutrality rules enacted by the FCC, which created fewer protections for discrimination of mobile content.

TV Content Check-In App Miso Lands $1.5M From Google Ventures And Hearst (TechCrunch)

...The idea behind Miso is that as you watch TV shows and movies, users can check-in to this content, follow specific shows and earn points and badges for interacting with this content.

C-SPAN Beware: Facebook Is Coming To Congress (WIRED)

Incoming House Speaker John Boehner intends to use Facebook to stream the opening day of the 112th Congress, CNN reports, on their Pledge to America Facebook page.

CES 2011: Mobile DTV Coming to an iPhone, iPad Near You (ReadWriteWeb)

...this device, called the Tivizen, which brings local broadcast television to your iPad, iPhone and iPod Touch. The device plugs directly into the 30-pin socket (where you normally put the power cord connector) and offers up to 2.5 hours of Mobile DTV video.

CES: Garmin debuts four apps for iPhone, Android (cnet)

...Today, Garmin jumps back into the fray, challenging apps from TomTom, Magellan, and Navigon with not one, but four of its own GPS-centric apps, including the new StreetPilot navigation app for iPhone and three new GPS apps for Android devices.

Delivery Room Pictures Banned; Outrageous or Understandable? (the Stir)

...A hospital spokesperson said the policy is to "protect patient privacy" and "reduce potential staff distractions," according to The Baltimore Sun. Sounds more like the hospital wants to save its own ass from lawsuits.

Isabella Products' Mini USB stick connects unconnected digital photo frames (engadget)

...The key is linked to one's VizitMe content management service, and users will be able to email photos directly or have the device extract content from Photobucket and LIFE.com; once received, owners will see new images pop up on any frame that accepts USB keys.

Tell Your Boss: Research Shows Viral Video Watching Increases Productivity (Social Times)

...Rather, maybe you should be watching more viral videos on the job because it turns out that silly little distractions like viral videos actually boost your mood, increasing positivity, creativity, problem solving and even productivity in the workplace.

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