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
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