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Netflix’s gaming expansion starts with mobile

The Verge

Netflix revealed that its initial efforts in gaming will be focused on mobile games and that the games will be included with users’ Netflix subscriptions, the company announced as part of its second-quarter earnings report on Tuesday. Initially, we’ll be primarily focused on games for mobile devices.

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Seattle investor helps produce new film ‘East of the Mountains’ and learns how movies and tech differ

GeekWire

In the short time that he has been investing in film projects, Hall is gaining a keen understanding of the differences between making movies and making tech dollars. The film is based on the best-selling novel by David Guterson, who also wrote “Snow Falling on Cedars,” and was shot in Washington state. Did it get done?’

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Google TV mercifully launches mobile remote for Android users

The Verge

A new Google TV feature will allow users to use their Android mobile devices as remotes for those moments when your streaming box’s wand disappears without a trace. Android mobile remote support for Google TV arrives today after the company initially announced the feature during Google I/O back in May. (A Image: Google.

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Fujifilm launches wide-format version of its Instax Link mobile printer

The Verge

Fujifilm has announced a new mobile printer that uses its larger Instax Wide format film. Instax Wide film is much bigger than Instax Mini — it’s about the size of two credit cards side by side. The company is also introducing a new black-bordered variant of Instax Wide film, which will sell for $21.99

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Latest round of Unity layoffs impacts 50 Seattle-area employees

GeekWire

The Unity engine powers many PC/console games and the vast majority of mobile games available on the market today. Less famously, Unity has also seen use in making films, training artificial intelligence, worker training films, and model creation for automakers and architects.

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Netflix’s mobile gaming platform spreads to Spain, Italy

The Verge

When they announced the effort in July, Netflix execs said, “Games will be included in members’ Netflix subscription at no additional cost, similar to films and series. Initially, we’ll be primarily focused on games for mobile devices.”.

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Razer's New Wireless Lapel Mic Keeps Your Face Clear While Filming

Gizmodo

Razer wants mobile streamers to sound as good as they look with a new wireless lapel mic that’s a lot less intrusive than wearing a big set of headphones with a mic jutting into your face. The company released the Razer Seiren BT today, retailing for $100. Read more.