While millions of people interact daily in public-facing social media channels, there are a growing number of internal social media solutions for the enterprise, becoming modern-day intranets. But do these systems work? And why might trying to bring social tools inside your gated corporate walls fail? Read More »
Archive for February 2011
Verizon iPhone 4 pre-order sales for existing customers began and sold out on Feb. 3, but starting today, anyone can order the phone online directly from either Apple or Verizon. In both cases, the expected shipment date for the iPhone is Feb. 18. Read More »
Tapjoy is launching a new Pay-per-action service that allows app makers to offer virtual currency or goods to users who complete actions within an app. The idea is that incentives inside an app can keep people tuned in and help turn them into more loyal customers. Read More »
Everywhere you look, high-powered cameras on the cheapest of smartphones are bringing about a mobile photo revolution. And while hot new photo sharing startups get all the attention, the real star of the revolution might be a little-known company with under-the-hood technology. Read More »
LED chip and array maker Bridgelux raised close to $50 million just a year ago, but is raising even more money, according to a filing. The nine-year-old venture-backed startup has raised another $20.74 million of a planned $21 million round. Read More »
Today on the Net: Break Media’s CEO questions AOL’s video strategy with The Huffington Post on board, the MPAA is suing cyberlocker service Hotfile and Thwapr’s new iPhone app lets users share up to 30-minute video files. Read More »
Let’s just face it — I get to work with some of the smartest people on this planet. you can do exactly the same, if you can convince our editorial team and me, that you would be perfect as our Silicon Valley reporter. Read More »
One of Facebook’s strengths is that you always know who you are connecting with, because the social network requires real names — but that same policy allows governments in countries like Egypt to track down dissidents. Facebook says it has no plans to change its policy. Read More »
If you haven’t looked at your iCal recently, we’re less than a week away from Valentine’s Day and if you haven’t made your dining plans yet, time’s running out. Pull out your iPhone and let’s look at apps that will help you with your culinary plans. Read More »
Ken Olsen, the founder and CEO of Digital Equipment Corporation, built the company into a huge success. But as it grew, the company’s vertical business model couldn’t change as the industry changed. Read More »
Netflix is currently looking at redesigning its API to improve performance for the hundreds of streaming devices now using the service — thanks to a sharp uptick in requests and inefficient software interactions. What this means for users? A potentially speedier and smoother streaming experience. Read More »
The WSJ is reporting that Apple has begun production on the iPad 2, according to “people familiar with the matter.” The next-generation tablet from Apple will be thinner and lighter, with a faster processor, more memory and a better graphics processor, according to the source. Read More »
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