Top stories published by IPG Media Lab in December of 2013

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Dec 11, 2013

Free Spotify Streaming Coming To Android And iOS

On the heels of Spotify’s controversy regarding royalties and artist payouts, the music streaming service has announced a new, free version of the app for mobile platforms that functions as shuffle-only. In other words, Spotify has released a…

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Dec 2, 2013

Amazon Prime Air May Bring Drones To Life

Some people assume drones are only a military invention, but Amazon is debunking that urban legend with a new program called Amazon Prime Air. It would utilize drones to drop packages at people’s houses across the country in what Amazon is saying would only…

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Dec 9, 2013

Ninja Sphere Is Yet Another Home Automation Hub

The automated home trend continues to burgeon, and a new automation hub called the Ninja Sphere is another new player in the developing space. This iteration works through bluetooth tags, so you receive alerts when anything you’ve tagged moves…

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Dec 17, 2013

Runnit App Rewards Users For Working Out

There are no shortage of apps that track your workouts and update your progress towards physical goals, but Runnit, a new app for the iPhone, wants to reward users with discounts, free products, and exclusive content for your workouts. The user sets goals by…

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Dec 5, 2013

Piixls Jetpack PC Is Gaming Set-Top Box

Piixl has debuted a PC called the Jetpack that runs on Steam OS, and fits flat behind a flat-screen TV to act as a SteamOS gaming machine. The machine utilizes an open hardware platform that allows the user to customize their experience. Starting at $1,000, it…

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Dec 3, 2013

Spotify Artists Tries To Appease Musicians

Spotify announced tools for musicians and managers to monitor their songs’ popularity, with a real-time analytics dashboard, explanations about how Spotify pays out its royalties, and how the company can help expose artists to gigs and merchandise. Though…

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Dec 9, 2013

Smart Notifications Boost ABC News On Mobile

The stakes are raised with push notifications. Tailored and timely, they can be a powerful driver to get users to reengage. Used haphazardly and they can be more obtrusive than a spam folder. Recently, ABC News has become savvy with their push…

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Dec 4, 2013

Hobbit Campaign Encourages Users To 3D Print Props

The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug will be in theaters in two weeks time, and Warner Brothers is throwing a tech curveball into their campaign to promote the movie: users will be able to download 3D-printing blueprints for the Key of Erebor…

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Dec 9, 2013

Target Announces Pinterest-Based Online Storefront

Called the “Target Awesome Shop,” Target’s new e-commerce storefront is powered by Pinterest. Refreshed daily, it’s an amalgamation of pins from Target’s own online store and users on the social networks, showcasing user’s favorite pieces and…

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Dec 20, 2013

Freemium Apps Make Most Profit

According to a new study, if you’re looking to make an app that’s profitable, make it freemium. In seven of the Apple App Store’s ten largest categories, the majority of revenue comes from in-app purchases. It’s not necessarily the most groundbreaking announcement, but it’s…

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