Sunday, August 30, 2009
Coupons go paperless
The newest smarphone app keeps coupons in your pocket at the checkout line: http://www.nytimes.com/2009/08/29/technology/29coupon.html?_r=1&emc=eta1
Friday, August 28, 2009
Facebook turnover forces re-evaluation
High turnover rates and short-term loyalty raise questions concerning Facebook business model and how best to deploy its networking capabilities: http://www.nytimes.com/2009/08/30/magazine/30FOB-medium-t.html?emc=eta1
iPhone enters China to build on gray market penetration
Apple announces a deal with China Unicom, Ltd., one of three major state-owned carriers, to bring the iPhone the world's largest market: http://www.nytimes.com/aponline/2009/08/28/technology/AP-AS-China-iPhone.html?emc=eta1
Dell earnings indicate technology dollars loosening
Dell reported unexpectedly strong earnings in the second quarter as aging infrastructure gets addressed: http://www.nytimes.com/2009/08/28/technology/companies/28dell.html?_r=1&emc=eta1
Thursday, August 27, 2009
Apple breaks ranks, downsizes OS
In an effort to speed up application boots and with an eye to smaller, sleeker devices, the iconoclasts from Cupertino send a wake-up call with Snow Leopard: http://www.nytimes.com/2009/08/27/technology/personaltech/27pogue.html?_r=1&emc=eta1
Tuesday, August 25, 2009
Wikipedia's success prompts editorial filter
The prototypical wiki, now one of the top ten visited sites on the Internet, has found it necessary to create a review function before allowing changes to certain articles: http://www.nytimes.com/2009/08/25/technology/internet/25wikipedia.html?_r=1&emc=eta1
Monday, August 24, 2009
Nokia leverages brand to enter netbook fray
Reversing the Apple business model, which grew from computing to mobile, cellphone giant Nokia announces a netbook running the Microsoft OS: http://www.nytimes.com/reuters/2009/08/24/business/business-us-nokia-pc.html?emc=eta1
PC touted as best TV
Despite a host of conversion devices, there's a compelling case for watching Internet TV on your computer monitor: http://gadgetwise.blogs.nytimes.com/2009/08/17/why-your-pc-may-be-your-best-tv/?emc=eta1
Smartphones remain virus free for now
Much like the Apple OS in computing, smartphones are generally safe from malware: http://www.nytimes.com/2009/08/13/technology/personaltech/13smart.html?emc=eta1
Marriage of Internet and big-screen TV on drawing board
Start-up represents threat to satellite and cable operators: http://bits.blogs.nytimes.com/2009/08/12/boxee-raises-another-6-million-for-assault-on-big-media/?emc=eta1
Microsoft-Nokia alliance ups the ante
By unbundling its Office Suite from its wireless platform, Microsoft opens smartphone competition on a new front: http://bits.blogs.nytimes.com/2009/08/12/microsoft-nokia-alliance-an-assault-on-blackberry/?emc=eta1
Sony reader to compete with Kindle
Sony makes a move in the e-book derby with Daily Edition: http://www.publishersweekly.com/article/CA6685746.html?nid=2286&rid=#CustomerId&source=link&
Microsoft Office Suite to deploy on Nokia
According to unnamed sources, the smartphone took a giant step toward its eventual evolution into the handheld computer with the anticipated introduction of Microsoft's Office Suite on Nokia phones: http://www.nytimes.com/2009/08/12/technology/companies/12soft.html?_r=1&emc=eta1
Monday, August 10, 2009
iPhone revenue model elusive for corporate media
Broadcast, cable, and satellite television entities search for profitable model in the increasingly popular realm of iPhone apps: http://bits.blogs.nytimes.com/2009/08/07/microsofts-sharepoint-thrives-in-the-recession/?emc=eta1
Sharepoint stakes claim in web-based computing
As a free add-on to its licensed enterprise solutions, Microsoft's Sharepoint is proving to be a compelling product and handy tool: http://bits.blogs.nytimes.com/2009/08/07/microsofts-sharepoint-thrives-in-the-recession/?emc=eta1
Twitter new theatre of war
Recent cyberattacks on Twitter indicate its influence in ideological and tactical battles: http://bits.blogs.nytimes.com/2009/08/06/twitter-overwhelmed-by-web-attack/?emc=eta1
Tuesday, August 4, 2009
iPhone app serves as yenta
A clever new app leverages Facebook and location ID technology to introduce strangers in the night: http://www.dailycamera.com/news/2009/jul/29/iphone-app-hoozat-cu-boulder-professor-richard-han/
Microsoft and Yahoo to challenge Google search dominance
Negotiations after a failed merger have resulted in a powerful alliance of technology and advertising to take on Google: http://www.nytimes.com/2009/07/30/technology/companies/30soft.html?emc=eta1
Google chief resigns from Apple board
Citing conflicts of interest in the escalating competition between the two Silicon Valley titans, Eric E. Schmidt has resigned as a trustee of Apple: http://www.nytimes.com/2009/08/04/technology/companies/04apple.html?emc=eta1
Apple limits Google apps as competition heats up
Take note iPhone developers, even Google has to run the gauntlet for Apple approval: http://www.nytimes.com/2009/07/29/technology/companies/29apps.html?emc=eta1
NFL joins Pentagon in banishing Twitter
NFL coaches fear that game plans and injury status reports are in jeopardy from twittering: http://www.nytimes.com/2009/08/04/sports/football/04twitter.html?emc=eta1
Twitter gives Pentagon jitters
As we saw in Iran, Twitter can fuel popular revolts; it can also create security risks. The Marine Corps has just banned it: http://hosted.ap.org/dynamic/stories/U/US_PENTAGON_INTERNET?SITE=COBOU&SECTION=HOME&TEMPLATE=DEFAULT&CTIME=2009-08-04-11-44-22
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