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Netflix launches in 130 new countries, but not in China, Syria, or North Korea

Big streaming content news out of CES this morning: Netflix is now live in 130 additional countries , which makes its service available to billions of new users. The most notable exception: China. CEO Reed Hastings made the announcement at the annual Consumer Electronics Forum in Las Vegas today. “You are witnessing the birth of a global TV network,” he said. Netflix “won’t be available in Crimea, North Korea and Syria due to U.S. government restrictions on American companies,” the company said. Countries where Netflix will now be available include Azerbaijan, India, Vietnam, Nigeria, Poland, Russia, Saudia Arabia, South Korea, Singapore, Turkey and Indonesia can now use Netflix–but presumably with certain restrictions, in certain nations. ” Netflix Is Now Available Around the World ” [netflix press release] [ CNN via @ brianstelter ]

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Netflix launches in 130 new countries, but not in China, Syria, or North Korea

Here’s a fun way to browse the 187,000 digital items in the NY library’s public domain collection

I could get lost on this page for weeks. The stereoscopic views are great, if you know how to see them with your eyes. On January 6th, 2016, The New York Public Library made over 187K digital items in the public domain available for high resolution download. This is one of many experiments by the NYPL Labs to help patrons understand and explore what was contained in that release.

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Here’s a fun way to browse the 187,000 digital items in the NY library’s public domain collection

Marriott removing desks from its hotel rooms "because Millennials"

Yahoo sport columnist Dan Wetzel checked into a Marriott, something he does a lot, and was bewildered to discover that his room didn’t have a desk. When he called down to the reception, he discovered that the whole chain was gradually removing its desks, because some consultants told them that Millennials like to chill on couches with their phones, not sit at desks like square-ass Old People. (more…)

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Marriott removing desks from its hotel rooms "because Millennials"

Meet the only micro HD-camera drone in the world that can fly upside down

The Micro Drone 2.0+ is truly in a league of its own, offering a new perspective on aerial photography, and a world of technological capabilities that make flying ridiculously fun. Simply throw it in the air at any angle and its self-correcting algorithm will stabilize for smooth sailing in no time. You’ll stay entertained with flips, rolls, 720p HD videography, and much more. Performs 360-degree flips w/ the pre-programmed algorithm Captures HD video from upside down w/ a flick of a switch Stabilizes to its horizontal flying position w/ self-righting algorithm & sensors Designed to be durable & extremely fun to fly Perfect for flying indoors & outside (doesn’t suffer stability issues in wind) Easily recharges via USB Includes a range up to 400 ft & an 8 minute flight time per charge Get the Extreme Micro Drone 2.0+ for 42% off ($99.99) in the Boing Boing Store today.   

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Meet the only micro HD-camera drone in the world that can fly upside down