Online video management firm Brightcove is going after media companies that want to make their videos available on the Apple iPad by adding a whole new feature set to deliver iPad-compatible HTML5 video. The company also has unveiled a road map to… Read More »
Archive for March 2010
The Verizon version of Google’s Nexus One reportedly appeared and then disappeared from Google’s online store. It revealed a $199 contract price, which sounds in line, but even the full price compares well to other contract-free handsets on Verizon’s network. Read More »
Worries over the installation of smart meters isn’t just happening in select cities in the U.S. Last week the government for the Australian state of Victoria declared a moratorium on its plan to roll out 2.5 million smart meters to residents and businesses. Read More »
At the time of its launch, iPad there was no shortage of skeptics. One of the them is Dan Lyons, author of The Secret Diary of Steve Jobs blog. And now it seems he has finally changed his mind about the iPad, according to the Newsweek. Read More »
It’s less than a week before many will have iPads in hand(s), and there is one question that is unanswered about the new slate. Many already own an iPhone that is linked to our iTunes library. How does adding the iPad impact that association? Read More »
Here are some interesting posts from around the ‘Net to catch up with over the weekend: Louis Gray: “A Big 2010 Trend: Disaggregation and Social Network Focus” Incentive: “Top 10 Ways to Recognize Remote Workers” Open Forum: “6 Do’s and Don’ts for… Read More »
Last year was the worst year since 1986 for newspaper ad revenues (unless you use inflation-adjusted numbers, in which case it was the worst since 1963). Some papers are looking to pay walls as a solution, while others are hoping the Apple iPad will save them. Read More »
For all the talk about openness in cloud computing, both public-and private-cloud providers operate very much in their own silos. However, things may be changing — especially when it comes to internal clouds. Read More »
There’s a number of reasons why tech entrepreneurs from all over the world travel to the Valley. In the case of Bambuser co-founders Hans Eriksson and Jonas Vig, the weather may have added another incentive. Live streaming start-up Bambuser is… Read More »
A New York private equity firm plans to build a multibillion-dollar wholesale 4G wireless network using the Long Term Evolution standard that will cover most of the country by 2015. The ambitious plans by Harbinger Capital partners relies on spectrum owned by several satellite companies. Read More »
The world has been firmly in the throes of iPad mania for weeks, rivaling that of any gadget in memory. The amount of pixels dedicated to the iPad is astounding, and it’s sure to ratchet up this week as the mania transforms into a full frenzy. Read More »
Here’s some of the best stories of last week, including a Cheat Sheet of Green Car Loan Winners/Losers, Our 10 Green:Net Launchpad Companies, a Video with the CEO of Ener1, 10 Things From the Smart Grid World of Distributech, and Balancing Smart Grid Data. Read More »
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