YouTube dumping flash from default settings, exciting new for bitcoin fans, turbo-charged Internet...
BOCA tech news coming your way! This week’s new roundup features YouTube dumping flash from default settings, exciting new for bitcoin fans, turbo-charged Internet, and Super Bowl improvements and precautions.
Who wants fast Internet for free? Hot on the heels of President Obama’s State of the Union Address last week, Google plans to debut their Google Fiber service in four metro areas. With possibly more in the future in cities such as Portland, San Jose, Salt Lake City, Phoenix and San Antonio.
The video giant announced this week that it has made some changes to how YouTube broadcasts. VentureBeat reports that YouTube made the switch to HTML5 from flash on default playing settings due to technical frustrations.
After $75 million in successful funding, Coinbase plans to launch the first regulated bitcoin exchange in the Untied States. TechCrunch has all the facts and what Coinbase future plans entail.
This year’s Super Bowl has some exciting environmental changes. Tech blog Gizmondorevealed that the University of Phoenix Stadium upgraded to all LED lights for the big game. The change brings numerous benefits to everyone including better visibility for football players, cameramen and audience members. And most importantly, reduced energy costs to prevent blackouts.
The Federal Aviation Administration (FFA) announced a 30–mile no drone zone for any Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) during Super Bowl 2015. While it might seem a bit excessive, FFA wants to be extra cautious due to an unmanned drone crashing nearby the White House last Sunday night.