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6 Great Alternatives to NetflixOn Monday, Netflix reported losing more than 800,000 subscribers since the company announced a 60% price increase, which went into effect in September. If you’re one of these Netflix customers who couldn’t seem to rationalize the hike, you’re probably exploring other options. A... Nokia, Bring the Lumia 800 to the U.S. Now — PleaseNokia’s new Lumia 800 looks fantastic — easily one of the most impressive Windows Phone devices — yet the Finnish company remains mum on its plans to bring it to the U.S. market, aside from a few cryptic statements alluding to plans to “introduce a portfolio of products i... 9 Ways Top Brands Use Social Media for Better Customer ServiceRohit Bhargava is SVP of global digital strategy at Ogilvy, an award-winning marketing blogger and the best-selling author of Personality Not Included, a book about creating a more human brand. His is currently writing his second book called Likeonomics on how to be more believable. When an irate... Forget Your Facebook Password? Your “Trusted Friends” Could HelpFacebook is releasing a new method for accessing your account when you lose your password: a little help from “trusted friends.” The social network says it is testing a new tool in the coming weeks that will let you designate three to five friends you trust. If you forget your passwor... Google TV Gets Massive Android Software Upgrade Next Week [PICS]Google TV had such potential when it launched in October 2010. But for many users, the lack of Hulu — along with the awkwardness of the interface and lack of cooperation from TV networks and content providers — was a huge turnoff. Now Google aims to fix that with a massive overhaul, up... Find a Job in Social Media, Communications or DesignIf you’re seeking a job in social media, we’d like to help out. For starters, Mashable‘s Job Lists gather all our resource lists, how-tos and expert guides to help you get hired. In particular, you might want to see our articles, How to Leverage Social Media for Career Success... Warner Bros. Withholds New Release DVDs From BlockbusterWarner Bros., one of the world’s major film studios, will not be providing Blockbuster with DVDs for rentals. The decision came after Blockbuster went day-and-date with some Warner Bros. titles without the studio’s permission. There is a 28-day industry standard between the date that... New York Marathon Runners Getting Digital Love from RFID ChipsRunning 26.2 miles is grueling work, but ASCIS is hoping to make the upcoming New York Marathon on November 5 just a little bit easier — with the help of RFID chips. Marathoners who sign up for ASICS’s “Support Your Marathoner” will get an RFID tag they can attach to their... BlackBerry Offers a Free PlayBook, If You Buy Two FirstWe’ve seen this deal from grocery stores and apparel retailers — but a buy two get one free tablet deal? BlackBerry is now offering business customers a free PlayBook tablet computer with every two purchased, in a new marketing plan running through Dec. 31. The company is likely try... How Brands Can Maintain Loyalty Among Fickle Digital ConsumersJ. P. Gownder is vice president and research director at Forrester Research, where he leads a team that serves consumer product strategy professionals. You can follow him on Twitter at @jgownder and read his blog or his team’s blog. Between 2006 and 2010, American brand loyalty has declined sh... |