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The 3G version of the popular Apple iPad has been released to consumers today here in the U.S. However, from what we understood the new version was supposed to be identical to the WiFi version except that instead of relying on your home network you would be able to enjoy your iPad on the go over AT&T.

Nope. There are posts showing up on the net this afternoon reporting that many of the most popular apps that stream video are restricted on the new iPad. YouTube videos have been scaled down when accessed over the cell network …

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Here is a down and dirty screencast tutorial on how to trick out your Facebook profile picture. This visual trick will set your Fan Page or Profile to be completely different than everyone else which will end up setting you apart from the competition. Plus, it’s just plain fun.

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Believe it or not, many people are with out cable or their dish service due to the major snowstorm that struck the mid-atlantic region over the weekend. That said, many are asking how they can watch the Super Bowl even if it isn’t in hi-def. Yes, there are LEGAL streams that you can watch if you still have access to the internet.

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YouTube something very interesting to the public today. This has been an argument I’ve raised before on another blog site questioning the real purpose or validity of the 5 star ratings system for user generated video content on YouTube.

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Justin.TV, a leading video chat/show social networking site, announced some new features and upgrades to their service.

First, they upgraded the process of signing into Twitter even more secure utilizing Twitter’s latest and greatest authentication system. This appears to have made the Twitter chat much more reliable, fluent, and easier to use.

Second, they added a pretty handy new Twitter feature for broadcasters. You can now set a hashtag (#whateveryouwant) for your broadcast channel. Anytime a chatter is using Twitter chat and has opted-in to update their status, your hashtag will be added to the tweet. This will make it easier to follow and connect with fellow Justin.tv users on Twitter as well as make it possible for your broadcast to trend on Twitter.

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There are so many ‘experts’ in SEO (Search Engine Optimization) running around the web and Twitter telling us what we should and shouldn’t do with our blogs and web sites. What better place to get your REAL information than from the #1 search engine service on the web: Google. Why not just ask them what I should and shouldn’t do?

Today, Google addressed a question regarding the header information that appears at the top of most every web site on the net. The question that was raised was, “Does Google ever use the ‘Keywords’ meta tag in its web search ranking?” they asked.

Googles response in their own words:

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Michael Jackson‘s popularity continues to reign even after his untimely death. When he died, he was preparing for a 50 concert series called This Is It. As we all know, the concert tour never came about which shattered the hopes of many fans around the world.

Fortunately enough, This Is It was well documented including tons of interviews, preparations for the event, and all of the rehearsals. This video footage has been turned into a documentary named after the concert tour This Is It. The film is set for release on October 28. The trailer was first shown at the MTV Video Music Awards back on September 14th.

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The new Apple Nano is a huge hit with it’s larger 2.2 inch LCD and built in radio tuner. But the most popular feature that everyone is wondering about is the new video camera. With a price lower than the Flip Ultra SD Video Cam, many are wondering how good the video quality is compared to the flip should they opt for the Nano for their video recording needs.

Below you will see the NewTeeVee crew using both devices side by side recording at the same time. They change various lighting conditions from direct sunlight, into the shade, and then into an office building for a great comparison.

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Here are two interesting webcam shows on the Ustream.TV social networking site later this evening.

Tonight, Ashton Kutcher will be doing another episode of his Fantasy Football series. In between acting, encouraging Americans to volunteer, and running his own media company, Ashton still finds time to indulge in his favorite past time: football. Tune in here at 9:30 pm ET.

Also tonight at 8PM ET, Selena Gomez will conduct another weekly fan chat. This Disney star is known for being completely down-to-earth even though she’s already starred on a hit TV show (Wizards of Waverly Place), and her album, Kiss and Tell, releases on Sept. 29. Catch all the Selena action right here.

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