The two most common mistakes startups make are spending too much money and not spending enough. VC David Skok, of Matrix Partners, explains how hard CEOs should press on the startup accelerator pedal when the company is trying to fit its product to the right market. Read More »
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Larva Labs, an Android developer which has chronicled many of the shortcomings of Android Market and the plight of its developers, finally sees some cause for hope. It comes from new monetization opportunities like alternative app stores, in-app purchases and the growing potential for ad revenue. … Read More »
Author Tim Wu, the law professor who came up with the term “net neutrality,” argues that Google, Facebook and Apple are information monopolies and this is just as bad as the monopoly AT&T had in a previous era. But Wu fails to make his case. Read More »
Matthew Aslett at The 451 Group posted some Google Trends graphs showing that searches for “Hadoop” far exceed searches for “big data.” I ran some of my own to dig deeper. Users, it seems, are just concerned with tools to help them ride the big data … Read More »
In the way that the “cloud” of web-enabled infrastructure changed the corporate IT market, the human cloud has disrupted the way we work. The savings are enormous, but will the profits be greater? We think so, and we’ve dedicated an entire conference to the topic. Read More »
More consumers are arming themselves with smartphones in the battle for holiday shopping. Before braving the crowds, make sure you equip your smartphone with one or more of these apps which range from price scanners to maps showing you on which aisle that must-have gift awaits! Read More »
Earlier today, the web lit up with rumors that Apple was buying Nuance, which sent the Nuance stock soaring. Forget the rumors; there are some good reasons why Apple should buy Nuance, even if it costs a pretty penny, especially as it competes with Google’s Android. Read More »
One of the panels I’m most looking forward to moderating at Net:Work next month is “Flexi Spaces and Coworking, What Works in the World of Work?” We’ll bring together some workspace experts to discuss how to build places that encourage inspiration, innovation and collaboration. Read More »
As consumers purchase a greater number of web-connected devices such as tablets, portable game devices and eBook readers, they don’t want to leave these items behind. Automakers are beginning to see the potential of integrated Wi-Fi in cars, which will boost revenue opportunities down the road. Read More »
Join GigaOM and the Valley’s music crowd for the third annual Silicon Valley Rocks, featuring 8 bands of tech professionals who hack by day and rock by night on Wednesday, Dec. 1 to raise money for Music in Schools Today. Read More »
The Gamification Summit brings together top leaders, practical case studies and a hands-on workshop to help you gamify your business. GigaOM readers can save on early bird registration before Nov. 30. The event will sell out. Read More »
Apple’s new iOS 4.2 introduced the ability to stream video from your iPad to the Apple TV. Sounds like a great feature, right? It does, until you realize that most apps don’t actually support AirPlay. Even Apple’s own YouTube application leaves a lot to be desired. Read More »
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