June, 2009 — Tech News and Analysis

Archive for June 2009

The difference between the screens on the newest iPhone version and the prior one is like night and day. The glass screen of iPhone 3GS is less receptive to fingerprints and that smartphone, smudgy buildup. On my old iPhone, I felt like the witness in “My… Read More »

Apple released updates for the Apple TV and iPhone Remote app yesterday that replaces traditional controls with finger gesture controls, letting you run everything on the set-top box from your iPhone or iPod touch. The Apple Blog has the full story, but here are a… Read More »

 
 

What to read on the GigaOM network

Apple TV & Remote Updated

I have really enjoyed my Apple TV since the beginning, but I will admit that I enjoy it a lot more with the Remote application on my iPhone. Apple has updated the Remote app and the Apple TV firmware, making the Apple TV even better when… Read More »

The emergence of cloud computing has forced companies to re-think about where their data is stored, as well as which technologies are best to support a distributed data storage model. The ideal scenario is storage that’s cheap and quickly scalable — just keep on adding storage… Read More »

Vid-Biz: Brightcove, Move, Truveo

Brightcove CEO Says Company is Profitable, Cash-Flow Positive; Jeremy Allaire credits the revenue growth, in part, to traction in the enterprise and government verticals. (Business Insider) What’s Going on With Move Networks? After keeping quiet for a couple of months, company plans to shift strategy to… Read More »

When Microsoft announced October 22nd as the Windows 7 launch date, people immediately wanted to know about any free upgrade plans. These usually apply to computers purchased with an older operating system not long before the new OS arrives. While it almost sounds funny… Read More »

I’m a compulsive digital fiddler. Not often, but it happens. Sometimes I get so intimidated by work that I end up procrastinating online. I started my workday at 6 a.m. last Monday hoping to get the week off to a good start, but… Read More »

With the recent launch of the iPhone 3GS, many are curious as to exactly what makes up the guts of the new device and what it costs Apple to build it. A recent teardown by industry analyst iSuppli Read More »

We first heard about the unique hybrid Touch Book from Always Innovating back in March, and as always with unique new concepts, we wondered if it would really see the light of day. We are happy to see that the Touch Book is in production and… Read More »

While Nintendo‘s Wii has proven itself to be a formidable gaming platform, it lags behind the competition when it comes to offering video content. But that is about to change. Kind of. In Japan. Sonic Solutions announced today that it is partnering with Fujisoft to… Read More »

Structure 09 Live Stream

Today we are live-streaming Structure 09, our second annual conference devoted to all things cloud computing. As Om said in his opening remarks this morning: Last year companies were just taking about the cloud, this year we’re living the reality. If you’re unable to join us… Read More »

More Must Reads

Over a year ago, we brought you a detailed look of “The House That Twitters Its Energy Use” — the home in the UK’s Isle of Wight, owned and set up by IBM’s “Master Inventor” Andy Stanford-Clark, which tweets its energy use in real time.… Read More »

One of the greatest benefits we get from being part of a great network is the ability to work with a lot of very smart people who are experts in their particular fields. We have been remiss in pointing you to good information on the GigaOM… Read More »

Shazam (free, iTunes link) is one of the very few apps that I’ve actually gotten regular use out of, even nearly a year since its initial release. It does what my brain, radio DJs and movie credits can’t always do, which is identify music… Read More »

For many freelancers and other web workers, referrals are a vital part of business. And sending referrals can be just as important as receiving them. When we can’t take on every aspect of a project ourselves, it’s good business to be able to direct clients… Read More »

Look out, smart grid — clean transportation projects may give you a run for your money in the climate and energy bill. After a new round of negotiations, House Democrats have struck a deal this week to provide new funding for transportation projects that reduce greenhouse… Read More »

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