Netflix users that access the company’s Watch Instantly service through their Playstation can now search its entire catalog without any laptop on their knees. Search is an important update, but it’s unclear yet when PS3 owners will finally be able to ditch their Netflix disks. Read More »
Archive for July 2010
There’s plenty of evidence indicating that Nokia has an Ovi-branded web browser in the works, although the company hasn’t officially confirmed the effort. What could Nokia possibly do with such an application when it already has a perfectly good WebKit browser on its phones already? Read More »
In the balancing act between reducing the budget deficit and giving automakers enough long-term certainty to gamble on building and launching green vehicles in the UK, the government has stayed firm in trying to cultivate the next generation of cleaner cars. Read More »
Still don’t have a 3-D TV? Don’t feel bad: 3-D TV sets aren’t actually the big consumer electronics trend of the year, according to a new report from iSuppli. That title goes to Internet-enabled TV sets, with worldwide shipments reaching 27.7 million units this year. Read More »
When I was tasked to write a roundup of iPad blogging apps, I figured this would be the usual pros and cons of four or five apps. Instead, I found only two, one of which is specific to WordPress. Neither app made me all that happy. Read More »
Microsoft is gearing up for the launch of its new mobile platform, Windows Phone 7. The appearance of WP7 to the failed Kin OS is similar, so there is a concern the recent failure will have a negative impact on the new platform launching soon. Read More »
Apple’s fourth generation iPhone appears to have lost its halo, and complaints are piling up. Today an analyst says that the delay for the white version of the phone isn’t a result of the antenna problems, but because of the display. Read More »
Vodpod became the latest online video startup to introduce more social features with the launch of mobile apps on the iPhone and Android mobile platforms. The new apps, which are available now, are designed to give its users a new way to discover mobile videos. Read More »
When it comes to the jargon-laden “green IT” sector, companies have a common response: meh. But it’s the opportunity to save money via reduced energy costs that’s really driving companies to buy green IT products, or gear that can make IT more energy efficient. Read More »
Is social media pure chaos to you? Do you feel stressed out just thinking about engaging in social media channels almost as much — or more than — actually doing it? How can you better understand and utilize social media-powered communications tools and tactics? Read More »
Ten years ago it would have been unimaginable, both technically and culturally, to work from a coffee shop. Today, it’s a reality. This morning, between 9:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m., we are gathering to discuss “The Future of Work” at the latest GigaOM Bunker Session. Read More »
The Wall Street Journal has added fuel to recent reports that Google is working on a gaming-based social network as a way of competing with Facebook, saying unnamed sources have confirmed to the newspaper that Google is working with several game developers, including market leader Zynga. Read More »
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