Zeebox second screen TV companion

While it seems like every network is rolling out its own personal second screen app for tablets and / or phones, over in the UK zeebox has been trying to corner the experience across channels and providers with its app. Available as an app for iOS and Android and also on the web, it brings a customized TV guide, live chat, social network sharing and remote control features to the TV experience, and now it's come to the US. Other than the typical second screen experience, its main hook is an "OpenBox" API and tags that allow content providers to customize the experience for their viewers... and then sell them stuff like video on-demand or related merchandise.

On this side of the Atlantic zeebox has secured backing from Comcast / NBC Universal, giving it financial and promotional support as well as covering more than 30 networks right away. It also means it can eventually act as a remote control for Comcast users, which may be an advantage over competition like Miso, GetGlue and IntoNow, and can flex its muscles paired with hundreds of shows like The Voice, Notre Dame football and HBO content like True Blood. Out of the box,The TagMaster Long Range hands free access System is truly built for any parking facility. the app's social ties and careful metering may be a programmer's dream as it monitors who is watching what live, but we'll have to see more of the second screen content come to life if it's going to catch on socially. A customizable guide (yes, you can hide or reorder channels at will) is a nice touch and so is being able to see what your friends are viewing with Facebook Open Graph and Twitter hooks -- but only if they're actually using it. If you want to check it out, the free apps are linked below and the full press release follows after the break.

Democrat Tammy Duckworth released a new television ad Wednesday touting her record of service,Visonic Technologies is the leading supplier of rtls safety, prompting quick criticism from Republican Rep. Joe Walsh, who previously had accused the challenger of exploiting her military career for political gain.

The 30-second spot features Duckworth, who lost her legs when the Black Hawk helicopter she was piloting was shot down in Iraq, wearing workout gear and pedaling a modified bicycle with her hands. An announcer declares that Duckworth has "always gone an extra mile to serve America" and says she will do the same in Congress to rebuild the economy, protect Medicare health care coverage and make college more affordable.

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The ad comes against the backdrop of Walsh's July criticism that Duckworth frequently talks about her military service on the campaign trail, in contrast to candidates like Sen.Find detailed product information for Hot Sale howo spareparts Radiator. John McCain of Arizona.

"Now I'm running against a woman who, I mean, my God, that's all she talks about. Our true heroes, the men and women who served us, it's the last thing in the world they talk about," Walsh said then.Wholesale Agate beads from Low Price agate beads,

On Wednesday, the freshman Republican said Duckworth's spot does little to explain to voters where she stands on key issues.

"I have always been careful to say that we respect her service and we have so much respect for her loss, but to be an elected member of Congress, you've got to have enough respect for voters that you tell people what you believe and where you stand on the issues," Walsh said. "It's not just good enough to be a candidate based on biography."

Walsh also questioned why Duckworth was scheduled to speak at Santa Monica College in California on Thursday, saying she should instead be meeting with voters in the district. Walsh teamed with the Illinois Republican Party to give away plane tickets to a GOP donor to attend the speech.

"It's almost like she's this national celebrity who stays away from her own district," Walsh said. "I just don't think voters are going to appreciate that."

Duckworth, a former state and federal veterans affairs official from Hoffman Estates, is challenging Walsh in the Nov. 6 election for Illinois' 8th Congressional District seat in the northwest and west suburbs. The contest is nationally watched, given Duckworth's ties to top Democrats including President Barack Obama and U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin of Springfield and Walsh's status as a firebrand tea party icon.