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Nothing Happened in Online Video Today
Despite some exhaustive news research, WillVideoForFood regretfully informs you that nothing happened in online video today. Nothing. Tim Schmoyer can verify. He’s had to resort to a story about cloud editing. Please. How about hologram video cameras. Nothing happened. Not zip. Sure there was the whole Microsoft YouTube channel hijack, but who cares? When was…
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