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iHeartRadio modernizes the radio call-in with launch of ‘Talk Back,’ a tool for sending voice messages to show hosts

In a move to make radio and podcasts more interactive, iHeartRadio today is launching a new feature called Talk Back which allows listeners to participate with their favorite shows directly from the i

Tinder’s new murder mystery-themed ‘Swipe Night’ returns November 7

Tinder is bringing back “Swipe Night,” its interactive in-app event that allows its users another way to break the ice besides just matching and chatting. After the first season’s &#

TikTok funds first episodic public health series ‘VIRAL’ from NowThis

TikTok is taking another step toward directly funding publishers’ content with today’s announcement that it’s financially backing the production of media publisher NowThis’ new

Netflix is planning a choose-your-own-adventure episode of ‘Black Mirror’

Netflix is doubling down on interactive TV, according to a new report from Bloomberg this morning. The streaming service is planning to develop a number of projects that will allow viewers to control
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Turning your toys into robots with Circuit Cubes

Circuit Cubes creates little blocks that bring life to your LEGOs, Mega Bloks, things found in the r

Interactive Email Platform Providers PowerInbox And ActivePath Join Forces, Raise $10 Million Series A For New, Combined Company

<a target="_blank" href="http://powerinbox.com/">PowerInbox</a>, an email platform company which offers interactive email apps for consumers and marketers, has raised a $10 million Series A round join

The Television Is No Longer The “Babysitter”, Kids Are Getting More Interactive Thanks To The iPad

You might be familiar with the concept of the television being used to "babysit" kids. Back in my childhood days, my parents plopped me down in front of "Dukes Of Hazzard" and thanks to them, I really

MXP4 attempts to push out it's play with music features

<img src="http://www.crunchbase.com/assets/images/resized/0004/4258/44258v1-max-250x250.jpg" class="shot2" />[France] <strong>Music site <a href="http://www.mxp4.com/">Mxp4</a></strong> is pushing out

Nicholas' John Biggs' notebook: A video update from me to you

What’s poppin’, CrunchGear? I just made that little video for your enjoyment. And no, I don’t know how to use the in-house, CG video hosting services. Hence, YouTube. Here’s th

Nicholas' notebook: Just got to SXSW convention center (and everthing's closed)

[photopress:sxswherefinally_1_2.jpg,full,center] You’ll notice my Jose Padilla beard. That’s what happens when Delta screws you. After something like 30 hours of mild discomfort I have fin

Off to SXSW Interactive

[photopress:sxswna.jpg,full,right] So I convinced Bossman Biggs to let me go to south by southwest in Austin, Texas for CrunchGear. The show is split into music, film and interactive sections. I&#8217