Skype quietly added some XMPP support to its most recentbeta last week. Adopting the open protocol helps Sype to integrate with Facebook, but it could also be used for interoperability with other IM platforms. Just don’t expect to call your Gtalk friends any time soon. Read More »
Archive for June 2011
Have you ever used an Etch-A-Sketch with one hand tied behind your back? That’s what it’s been to use the Boxee Box browser, thanks to a hardly usable mouse pointer. An update to the Boxee iOS remote control app now solves these issues. Read More »
Is anyone else a little tired of being pushed towards certain content because of mined personal information? It’s kind of like having that friend who resembles you a little too closely; eventually they become tiresome. Here’s how we might try doing recommendations differently. Read More »
Not too long ago, work-from-home arrangements were often thought of as a benefit for mothers, allowing working moms more time with their kids. But a new study reveals that today’s dads are just as likely to need web-enabled flex work solutions. Read More »
For some, Apple’s $649 unlocked iPhone might seem a little steep. But it sounds like a bargain compared to the new Tag Heuer Link Android smartphone, which will set owners back at least $6,728. The Link phone shows how Android is going luxury. Read More »
After launching an open server and data center design in April, Facebook is prepping for version 2.0 of its hardware, and huge server buyers are playing along. From Rackspace to major financial services companies, big hardware buyers are getting into Open Compute. Read More »
Want to watch Wimbledon or the Women’s World Cup online? Well, looks like you’re out of luck: ESPN3, which has the exclusive online rights for both competitions, has been suffering an outage this morning. There’s no word yet on when the site will return online. Read More »
Apple’s iPhone is four years old today. During that time, we’ve seen many improvements, both in terms of software and hardware, for Apple’s little smartphone that could. Here’s what all the change tells us about Apple’s future moves for the iPhone. Read More »
Turning wastewater – from cities or food processing plants – into electricity has always attracted investors fancy. Now an investor consortium of GE, NRG Energy and ConocoPhillips is making its first bet on an Israeli technology developer via its new fund called Energy Technology Ventures, the… Read More »
Google launched its much awaited and highly anticipated social networking platform today. Dubbed Google+, the service may take its cue from social networking giant Facebook, but in reality it is about the harsh reality of Google saving and enhancing its core franchise — Google Search. Read More »
Thousands of businesses have closed their doors forever because their data was lost and they didn’t have a backup copy somewhere. It’s a story we’ve heard before. It’s easy and affordable to quickly and securely back up your data in an off-site location. Read More »
Yahoo TV is one of the oldest connected TV platforms still around, but it continues to innovate. Its broadcast interactivity feature offers new ways for broadcasters and advertisers to reach consumers. But with some of its OEMs looking at other platforms, can it fulfill its promise?… Read More »
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