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Wii U woes have already begun

What big feature will be missing from the Wii U on launch day?

Bad news for first-day Wii U buyers: the company has announced that the TVii service, which was promised to be available at launch, will now not be live until sometime in December. In addition, streaming services like Netflix, Hulu Plus, YouTube, and Amazon Instant Video will now be going live in the coming weeks. This is certainly a blow for Nintendo, which can't seem to get things ready for any launch -- you'll recall that the 3DS launched without access to the virtual eShop store, … Read more

The 404 1,166: Where we stoop to your level (podcast)

Leaked from today's 404 episode:

- OKCupid social experiment shows just how low some guys will go.

- The 10 most viral YouTube videos of 2012.

- Movie theater app rewards customers for not texting during film.

- 5-Hour Energy cited in 13 deaths over the last 4 years.

Bathroom break video: Hitstagram: an app that makes your music sound like complete garbage.… Read more

Cinemark bribes moviegoers to not use their phones during films

There are at least a couple of different ways to motivate people into doing what you want them to do. You can offer consequences for bad behavior or rewards for good behavior. When it comes to cell phone use during movies, Cinemark is testing out a system that offers carrots rather than sticks.

CineMode is a new component to Cinemark's smartphone app for iPhone and Android. You open the app, select CineMode, follow the reminder to silence your phone, and then activate CineMode. It automatically darkens your screen. Leave it on for the duration of the film and Cinemark will send you a coupon as a reward.… Read more