There is a lot of talk about cities looking to offer MuniFi networks to residents in partnership with private companies, non profits or on their own. Not that much is heard from the state level. But according to this local report (via Broadbandreports) South Carolina is taking a look at free wireless broadband for everyone in that state. Continue »
Archive for February, 2007
Bandwagon for online iTunes backup
A service called Bandwagon, that describes itself as a “mind numbingly simple online iTunes backup for Mac users” says it’s launching today — though the service doesn’t seem to be live yet on its site. Check out a more detailed description, and these screenshots on flickr via the company. Continue »
Google’s PR Flub
Every now and then, Google does something to remind us all that despite its awesome market cap, in many ways it’s still a company learning the ropes of the new businesses its search success drags it into. The latest such gaffe, of course, is its slow and ineffective response to illegal video uploads on its YouTube property, where Google has been skooled by the big media companies in an impressive PR assault. The good news? Google’s flub could mean opportunity for startups who could help Google improve its anti-piracy efforts more quickly than a home-baked solution. Continue reading Continue »
Early Spring Cleaning: GigaOM Changes
Back in December 2006, we asked for your feedback, suggestions and what you would like to see improved on the site. Many of you obliged us with your time, gave us invaluable suggestions and offered some quick tips for improvements. Continue »
Battle for the iPhone — Truce
We’ve been waiting for word on the iPhone battle all day, but here it is, a tiny statement delivered after hours. Cisco and Apple just put out a release that basically says the companies have reached an agreement over the iPhone trademark. The statement is scant on details, but here you go: Continue »
Marc Andreessen, Switches to a Mac
JUST FYI: Marc Andreessen, founder of Netscape, and co-founder of LoudCloud (Opsware) and Ning has finally said good bye to the Windows life, and switched to a Mac. We met for a coffee earlier this morning and while most of the conversation was private, I warned him that the “switch” news was going to be blogged. Continue »
Want Blackberry 8800? Get in line
FROM THE TRENCHES: Research In Motion(RIMM) is riding high these days, thanks to sleek and sexy Blackberry Pearl. The slimmed down email-monster is one of the hottest selling devices, not just in the US but also in the farthest corners of the world. Continue »
Does the world need Second Life Mobile?
I am not sure if it is such a good idea - given the limited screen space, lack of processing power and relatively puny battery life - that we need a mobile version of Second Life. But that doesn’t stop people from building one! Continue »
Why you may not really need Netflix
Okay, the headline is a tad misleading in a New York Post sort of a way. But PlayInterChange, despite a terrible name seems to be a good idea - create a peer-to-peer marketplace for DVDs. Someone always wants a copy of Water World. Continue »
Network
- NewTeeVee: Statshot: Dark Knight Rules (BitTorrent)
- Earth2Tech: Subscribe Now to Save — Energy, That Is
- Earth2Tech: Rescue Me: Tesla Seeks $400M in DOE Loans
- NewTeeVee: Kiwi Set-Top Box: A Step Back
- GigaOM: Modern Networking Tools: Swapping Bits, Not Biz Cards
- GigaOM: PE Obama’s Phone Records Breached By Verizon Employees
