Now that Tesla priced the range for its IPO last week you might be wondering what Tesla intends to use all those funds for? Well, while most of the funds will go for manufacturing of its next-gen car, Tesla could also uses the funds for acquisitions. Read More »
Archive for June 2010
Apple’s mobile operating system update, iOS 4, is now available to download via iTunes. The updated operating system, previously known as the iPhone OS, features more than 100 new features and clocks in at 378MB. Read More »
The web-based telephony market is getting crowded, with QuickFuse joining the growing number of companies offering web-based platforms upon which developers can build voice applications (or bundle voice into web applications) using simple APIs. But it is late to the party — maybe too late. Read More »
The World Cup has been a big traffic machine for ESPN3. The broadband network tracked close to 800,000 soccer fans tuning in for the match between the U.S. and Slovenia. Competitor Univisionfutbol.com on the other hand had its best day when Mexico faced off against France. Read More »
Demand for Apple’s iPhone 4 continues to outpace supply globally as carriers stop taking pre-orders and limit which customers can actually get their hands on the new phone. But supply issues will only cause a minor blip in sales, which will break records for Apple. Read More »
One of the cool features of the new Safari 5 is the “Reader” mode, which makes it easier to view articles online by removing adverts and other visual distractions. However, you can achieve much the same effect in other browsers using arc90′s Readability bookmarklet. Read More »
What do you get when you build a smartbook using the Android OS without touch support? The Toshiba AC100 smartbook. The AC100 is a thin 10-inch notebook running Android 2.1 without touch support that is intended to be an always connected device with long battery life. Read More »
Today on the Net: Local broadcasters are wary of the effect a Comcast-NBCU deal might have on retransmission fees, Apple says FaceTime video chat service won’t count toward carrier voice minutes and strong network upfront results suggest that marketers aren’t done with TV yet Read More »
The long, slow transition of Verizon’s CDMA network takes another step forward today as CTO Dick Lynch joins the GSM Association Board. After years of embracing CDMA technology, Verizon continues to march towards a future based on competing GSM technologies, using LTE for its 4G network. Read More »
There’s a gold rush mentality going on right now when it comes to building data centers in Iceland, according to execs of the companies that have been moving into that market. The latest person to reference this phrase to me is the CTO of Verne Global. Read More »
Wimbledon 2010 kicked off this morning, and if you’re a tennis fan, there is no doubt that you’ll want to watch the tournament live. However, the matches take place during work hours — luckily, there are once again ways to watch all the fun online. Read More »
An Internet security firm called KnujOn has released a report on illegal uses of the domain registration system that accuses Demand Media subsidiary eNom, one of the world’s largest domain registrars, of knowingly profiting from the sale of domain names to distributors of illegal pharmaceuticals. Read More »
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