For iOS developers, two very important things happen during the holiday season. The first is the App Store freeze, where Apple essentially stops accepting and reviewing app submissions and freezes chart rankings, and the second is big sales increases. Here’s how developers deal with both. Read More »
Archive for November 2010
I’ve recently bought an HTC EVO 4G and have been busy trying out apps for it. So if you or a loved one are in line to get an Android phone for the holidays, here are some of my favorite apps to get you started. Read More »
After months of waiting, the first dozen buyers of GM’s inaugural electric car the Volt are finally getting their cars this week. While we test drove the Volt earlier this year, we revisit the car, which some are calling revolutionary, again at the LA Auto Show. Read More »
Today on the Net: Comcast and NBCU are appealing to the FCC not to require them to provide their content to online sources, Sony’s Qriocity movie service has been switched on in Europe and Fox is using Hulu ad inventory to make good on ratings shortfalls. Read More »
Heading into the long holiday weekend, the news today is all about what’s new: Salesforce.com’s new chief scientist, Google’s new data centers, EMC’s new business and Fujitsu’s new versatile blade server. Read More »
You want to badly share that photo of your cat wearing its pumpkin costume. It’s understandable. You’ve got an iPhone and Internet access, but which app best suits your needs? There’s recently been a mini-boom in social photo applications, so we’re breaking down the top contenders. Read More »
Math and science folks rejoice: Equation editing finally makes its appearance in Office for Mac’s Word 2011. If you’re a student or work in an academic setting, putting equations into your papers can be a pain, but now it’s a little easier. Read More »
Ryan Higa, despite being top of the YouTube charts, has always wanted to transition to making films — and he may be getting his chance, thanks to the self-funded Agents of Secret Stuff. While the film was released today on YouTube, it’s potentially destined for more.… Read More »
Twitter co-founder Biz Stone caused a stir when he mused during an interview about the company helping to create a “Twitter News Service” for major news organizations. But the reality is that Twitter is already a distributed news network — it just needs better filters. Read More »
After upgrading to iOS 4.2.1, I noticed my visual voicemail wasn’t working. The phone app kept asking for my password. Well, I don’t know my voicemail password anymore, and I suspect I’m not alone. Here’s how to fix it if you’re in the same boat. Read More »
Boxee is competing with the big boys this holiday season, pitting its Boxee Box against Apple TV and Google TV. Does it have a chance? I tested the Boxee Box for close to two weeks now, and I have to say: It’s really, really nice. Read More »
Brazil hopes to install 62 million smart meters by 2020, and companies like Silver Spring Networks, Landis+Gyr and Echelon are targeting the market. Read More »
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