December, 2010 — Tech News and Analysis

Archive for December 2010

Samsung’s first real stab at competing with Apple’s iPhone arrived in the Galaxy S handset, which is on track to sell 10 million units. So why not leverage what works to compete against the iPod touch? Samsung’s Galaxy Player looks to be just that device. Read More »

The transition to cloud computing won’t realize its potential until more vendors and buyers fully understand security requirements in the cloud. By establishing basic security requirements early and discussing these five questions, companies can position projects for success and avoid common security-related issues. Read More »

 
 

AnyMessages, an online service designed to replace those pink “While You Were Out” messages, allows coworkers to send an email or text with a caller’s message and contact information. The service is easy to set up and use, but still has some kinks to work out. Read More »

Greentech 2011: 4 Trends Not to Expect

The greentech industry’s 2010 showing wasn’t so bad, especially for a year that saw the world recovering from a once-in-a-generation economic meltdown. But despite this, numerous challenges exist for innovation and investment. Here are some predictions about what not to expect in next year’s greentech market. Read More »

Electric car maker Tesla Motors is about to hit a public company milestone: the company’s 180-day lock-up period is reportedly up on Monday, and some analysts think that means the stock is headed for a major slide. Read More »

Over the course of 2010, a rich ecosystem of services, startups and innovations began to take shape around the idea of sharing cars and bikes. Here’s seven steps taken this year toward shared transportation: Read More »

Inflated Tech Valuations? Blame Uncle Sam

Thanks to the feds and Sarbanes-Oxley, tech valuations on the secondary market are surging as retail investors pay huge premiums to buy a stake in Facebook, Twitter. The feds made the moribund IPO market even worse, and the result has made it harder for retail investors.… Read More »

Go on the Social Media Offensive

A lot has changed in social media over the course of 2010 — the first year that social has been fully and comfortably embedded in the marketing mix. According to KickApps CEO Alex Blum, many companies should take a more aggressive approach to social media in… Read More »

Two very different vendors – Oracle and Red Hat – once again reported very impressive quarterly earnings in the past week. However, as cloud computing starts to take hold over the next few years, Red Hat will see even bigger growth, while Oracle might see revenues… Read More »

20/20 Video in West Hollywood. Everything Must Go.

2010 was a major turning point in home entertainment, especially when it comes to the decline of physical rental outlets like Blockbuster. As even smaller chains start to go under, though, it’s worth remembering what we’ll lose once the last video store shutters. Read More »

2010 has been the year of gadgets and gizmos. iPad, Microsoft Kinect, Roku and Boxee — each week had a new surprise. I decided to pick the one that was part of my daily life had the most impact on both my life and work. Read More »

Were you lucky enough to open an iPad Christmas morning? Then you might be wondering what to do with your new tablet now that you’ve got one. We’ve got you covered, with a healthy selection of info, tips, apps and accessory reviews. Read More »

More Must Reads

Got an Xbox for Xmas? Or maybe a Boxee Box – and now you’re dying to know all the cool stuff you can do with it? Then check out or ultimate video gadget resource post, also featuring tips for new PS3, Roku, SLR and iPhone owners. Read More »

Last weekend, I disconnected from the web completely. Unlike a holiday, though, I still needed to go about my ordinary activities. This experience revealed to me how much I’ve come to rely on the web, and highlighted some unexpected ways it’s changing my lifestyle. Read More »

Thanks to SaaS, the marketplace for business software in many ways reflects the way consumers have acquired web-based goods and services for years. The expectation is that by making the technology easy to acquire, early customers will use it and influence broader adoption in their organizations. Read More »

Did Santa bring you a shiny new smartphone? Congratulations! Here’s a first-day checklist for new smartphone owners ranging from smart email setup to what apps you should install and even a way to reduce the amount of 3G data you’ll use from your phone carrier. Read More »

Ramin Vaziri uses not one but two laptops to get video content straight from his web browser to the TV in his living room – and he shares with us why some of the web-exclusive shows he’s found online are the most exciting aspect of coed… Read More »

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