TiVo Premiere updates rolling out to the masses

Knowing an update is coming and actually getting it are two different things entirely and if you were saddened that you missed out the latest build on your TiVo Premiere or Elite early, your wait is over. TiVo has announced via the official TiVo Blog that all TiVo Premieres should be a forced update away from an HD guide and other enhancements. Unlike those lucky few who only got to enjoy a few of the features, like the integrated Hulu search early, the last remaining feature has also officially been enabled, Premiere-to-Premiere streaming. Also of note is that if you pick up a new Premiere or Elite that was shipped with the older software, as soon as you complete the guided setup, your new box will proceed to download the latest and greatest Tivo has to offer.

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NetLED WiFi-enabled, app-controllable, LED light tubes come to Japan

Because deep down, all you’ve ever really wanted are smartphone adjustable WiFi-LED light tubes controlled by a remote server out in the ether. Snarkiness aside, that’s exactly what Japan’s Net LED Technology Corporation has done with a lighting system it lovingly calls NetLED. The setup isn’t for frugal types as, before even purchasing lights, you’ll need to plunk down 60,000 yen (around $780) for a netLED router that serves as an intermediary between those fixtures and the company’s remote server. The addition of that hardware enables the 19,800 yen (around $260) WiFi-equipped 40W LED arrays to be monitored and adjusted remotely via a web browser or an iPhone app. And, if WiFi tubes are too rich for your blood, each WiFi-toting fixture can be paired with up to three cheaper WiFi-less slaves that cost 14,000 yen (around $182). It’s complex and pricey stuff, yet the company estimates you’ll cut energy consumption by half after you amass 200 units. Those brave enough to find out, can take the plunge February 20th when it all goes on sale — just let us know how you fare, cool? In the meantime, get up close and personal with a shot of the light emitters themselves after the break.

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Card.io reaches out to devs, offers up credit card payment accounts to Joe normal

Who needs extra hardware to add mobile payments to iOS and Android? Not Card.io, who’s unveiled a new SDK for it’s visual card processing system alongside a payment app allowing anyone to accept payments from other users. Having already launched its scanner software development kit last year, the new SDK will open up the company’s payment process to third-party developers. The new payment app works across Android and iPhone platforms, with no need to register as a merchant to access the feature. Although there are no registration charges, payments made through either PayPal or your bank account will have an additional 3.5 percent plus 30 cents nudged on top of each transaction. Going dutch has never been more (begrudgingly) easy.

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Hack breaks Hulu Plus free from supported device chains, embraces Androids of every shape and color

It’s not TV, it’s Hulu Plus and it’s coming to the Android device of your choosing — somewhat, unofficially. While the main ad-supported, streaming video site may have failed to seek refuge in the arms of a new owner last year, its subscription mobile offshoot is now finding a home in all Googlefied phones and tablets via a modified .apk created by XDA Developers member Vgeezy. But before you get all hot and bothered, keep in mind this jailbroken app still requires a subscription to work, although you won’t need root to install it. So, any users looking for a quick and illicit content fix will have to look elsewhere. For everyone else, there’s the source link below.

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Virgin Mobile targets March 23rd to throttle data, take candy from children

It’s been a long time coming, but after much backpedaling, Virgin Mobile is throwing down the gauntlet — it’ll begin throttling data speeds come March 23rd. Like expected, each month that a user exceeds 2.5GB of data usage, he or she will have their downloads capped at 256Kbps for the remainder of the billing cycle. Data hungry users will receive a text message once the governor kicks in, and for those who simply can’t stand to be held back, Virgin Mobile will allow subscribers to begin a new month of billing at the drop of a hat — talk about unbridled generosity. Looking to dig deeper? You’ll find a complete rundown of the new contractual terms just after the break.

[Candy photo via Shutterstock]

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Prada Phone by LG 3.0 arriving on T-Mobile UK next month

Brits dripping in Prada won’t have to wait much longer to get their smartphone fix. The awkwardly-named Prada Phone by LG 3.0 is looking to set sail from its native Korea — where it’s already launched — and will be available on T-Mobile, half of the Everything Everywhere duo, some time in February. Sidling up to the UK carrier’s coming soon page, the salient selling points appear to be that Prada styling and LG’s 4.3-inch NOVA plus display. That subtle monochromatic skinning of the Gingerbread OS won’t hurt its chances either. No word on a precise launch date or price, but we expect to see a review model pretty soon — once we’re dressed well enough to be seen with it.

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ZTE Tania arrives in the UK: a budget phone for budget buyers

ZTE’s showing off its new global ambitions, the OEM-smartphone maker brought a party bus to London and asked Professor Green (everyone’s favorite nasally-challenged Grime MC) to spread the word about the Tania. It’s a modestly-kitted 4.3-inch WVGA (800 x 480) Windows Phone, erm, phone, that’s running Mango on a single-core 1GHz chip, 512MB of RAM and 4GB internal storage. ‘Round back there’s a five megapixel camera, but sadly nothing up top for impromptu video calling. It’ll be available on contract on second-tier operators like Virgin Mobile, Brightpoint and Go Mobile for “around” the £10 – £20 per-month price range, but word on the street is that it’ll be available to purchase for a none-too-painful £250 ($390).

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Sony Ericsson swallows $317 million pre-tax loss as end draws near

Sony Ericsson’s tearful breakup continues with more woe as as the venture had to eat a pre-tax loss of €247 million (roughly $317 million). Bosses cited “unfavorable macro-economic conditions” and the Thai flooding as the reasons for the loss. Ericsson probably won’t mind having such an unfavorable penultimate quarter with the company, given that it’s set to receive €1.05 billion (around $1.9 billion) when Sony buys out its share of the joint telecoms business within the next month.

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RIM and Turkcell partner to bring NFC payments to Bold 9900, Turkish pazars

Turkcell subscribers looking to make a purchase from their favorite Istanbul bazaar now have one extra payment option — if they’re a BlackBerry Bold owners, that is. Research In Motion and Turkcell have announced the availability of touchless NFC payments for the BlackBerry Bold 9900 via Turkcell’s Cep-T Cüzdan mobile application. Interested parties can visit their local Turkcell retailer to trade-up to an NFC-compatible SIM, load the Cep-T application and begin swiping their Berry wherever (worldwide) MasterCard PayPass is accepted. Purchases under 35TL (around $20) won’t require any additional verification, though procurements over that threshold will require you to enter a PIN on the handset or tender your signature. Hopefully, with MasterCard, Visa and Google all aboard the NFC bandwagon, 2012 will see a major push towards the technology here in the US.

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AT&T to adjust data plans January 22nd, offers more gigs for more money

Good news and bad news here, folks: the good news is that AT&T will begin offering new data plans with a higher monthly allotment. The bad news is that, once again, it’s going to cost you more. The plans, which will offer 300MB of data for $20, 3GB for $30 and 5GB (including mobile hotspot access) for $50, will take effect beginning this Sunday. Are you still on one of the older plans? Fortunately, you’re still grandfathered in and won’t have to change unless you absolutely want to. But remember that once you move to the new data rate, there’s no going back; the only legacy plan sticking around is AT&T’s 250MB tablet feature for $15. The change in plans appears to be priced the same as Verizon, though the two higher rate plans on AT&T have an advantage in that it hooks you up with an extra gigabyte of data capacity. The question is, will it be worth paying an additional $5 per month for that extra gig? Oh, and we’re still waiting on that shared data plan in the meantime, Ralph.

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