Posted in Dutch, Mobile, Technology, World on 26. May, 2010
Een paar maanden geleden dook al het gerucht op dat LG’s eerste Windows Phone 7 toestel de codenaam Panther had. Gisteren heeft Microsoft de naam en nog een plaatje laten lekken. Het toestel, dat overigens rondom de introductie van Windows Phone ……
Posted in Apple, Mobile, Social media, Technology, Twitter, World on 26. May, 2010
It was announced and demoed back in March, and now it’s finally here: the Wired Magazine iPad application. When iPad was first announced, many thought that Wired Magazine’s version for the device would be the one to redefine the way we look at magazines. From the looks of it, it doesn’t disappoint: there’s a lot of interactive content (June issue features an interactive map of Mars), as well as slide shows, video and music. It’s also a hefty download: 527 MB is more than enough to store a lot of multimedia content, but you might want to download it over Wi-Fi instead of 3G. The app is available in the App Store for $4.99. For more mobile coverage, follow Mashable Mobile on Twitter or become a fan on Facebook Reviews: App Store , Facebook , Twitter Tags: apple , conde nast , ipad , Wired
Posted in Dutch, Mobile, Technology, World on 26. May, 2010
Enkele maanden geleden presenteerde Samsung haar eigen mobiele open source besturingssysteem, Bada. De grote vraag is natuurlijk of er in de wereld van de smartphones nog wel plek is voor weer een OS. De tijd zal moeten uitwijzen of Bada zich een……
Posted in Apple, Marketing, Technology, World on 26. May, 2010
Reuters Apple's music marketing tactics under scanner The Hindu Apple is by far the largest seller of online music in the US, with 69 per cent of the market, according to data from the NPD Group, a marketing consultancy. … Apple Is Said to Face Inquiry About Online Music New York Times US DoJ looking at Apple's iTunes for antitrust issues in music Apple Insider Apple music practices assessed by U.S.: N.Y. Times MarketWatch Daily Beast
Posted in Technology, Twitter, World on 26. May, 2010
[Startup watch] Het Nederlandse initiatief Fashiolista, een soort Twitter voor mode, is een maand geleden gelanceerd als side project….
Posted in Social media, Technology, Twitter, World on 26. May, 2010
Two topics that have been burning up our newsroom lately have been Facebook privacy and Twitter advertising. In the light of public and media scrutiny — and growing user frustration — Facebook has decided to roll out a simplified suite of privacy settings starting tomorrow. The company is also holding a briefing for Congressional staffers to explain what these changes mean and what the new tools will do in a way that both legislators and the citizens they represent can understand. But Mashable founder and CEO Pete Cashmore isn’t certain that Facebook’s current measures will adequately address people’s concerns. More changes to Facebook’s “buttons and levers” might be just another complication for users to navigate. Meanwhile, back at the Twitter ranch, the powers that be made the decision to ban advertisements from third-party apps . The move proved less than popular among most developers, some of whom had built Twitter-based ad networks that were rendered essentially useless with the new ban. Twitter said they wanted to “protect the integrity of the stream;” Cashmore said the truth is that Twitter will be building their own ad network. Have a look at this quick news brief from Cashmore on Bloomberg, and as always, let us know your opinions in the comments. Reviews: Facebook , Twitter Tags: ads , Bloomberg , cashmore , facebook , privacy , twitter
Posted in Social media, Technology, Twitter, USA, World on 26. May, 2010
This post is part of Mashable’s Spark of Genius series, which highlights a unique feature of startups. If you would like to have your startup considered for inclusion, please see the details here . The series is made possible by Microsoft BizSpark. Name: Quirky Quick Pitch: Quirky is a social product development company founded in June 2009 by 23-year-old entrepreneur Ben Kaufman. Genius Idea: At its core, Quirky builds consumer products. It sells cable organizers , a modular spatula system , and double-sided USB sticks . It’s how they create and develop their products that really makes them stand out, though. Quirky describes itself as a “social product development company.” It essentially crowdsources product ideas and then places them at the mercy of Quirky’s thousands of users. The community votes on which ones they want to develop and then adds its input on things such as product aesthetics, design, logo, and even its name. The best ideas are then taken by Quirky’s team of engineers and designers and turned into 3D renderings. The next step is the most important one: the product is then placed on pre-sale, where anyone can buy the product. However, Quirky will only sell something if it hits a minimum number of sale commitments (usually under a thousand). Once that number is reached, the product is made and person who submitted the original idea gets a piece of the revenue pie. There are a few things to know before you go off designing tons of products for Quirky. First, it costs $99 to submit an idea. Second, even if your product is selected by the community, it doesn’t mean it will become a major hit. Finally, many products on Quirky still have yet to hit their minimum purchase requirement, and some of the products on sale on the site aren’t cheap. In the end though, we believe that Quirky is a killer tool for both entrepreneurs without the means to bring an idea into production and for geeks looking to buy useful — if not odd — products. The best ideas find their way to the top and are vetted by the community, which brings multiple perspectives and opinions to a product’s development. Quirky was founded by Ben Kaufman, who is the creator of Mophie , the popular iPhone and iPod accessory company, so it has some serious brainpower behind the company. You can learn more about the Quirky process here . Sponsored by Microsoft BizSpark BizSpark is a startup program that gives you three-year access to the latest Microsoft development tools, as well as connecting you to a nationwide network of investors and incubators. There are no upfront costs, so if your business is privately owned, less than three years old, and generates less than U.S.$1 million in annual revenue, you can sign up today . Entrepreneurs can take advantage of the Azure Services platform for their website hosting and storage needs. Microsoft recently announced the “new CloudApp()” contest – use the Azure Services Platform for hosting your .NET or PHP app, and you could be the lucky winner of a USD 5000* ( please see website for official rules and guidelines ).” For more technology coverage, follow Mashable Tech on Twitter or become a fan on Facebook Reviews: Facebook , PHP , Twitter Tags: bizspark , Crowdsource , Product Design , Quirky , shopping
Telegraph.co.uk Management Shake-Up At Microsoft Mobile Division InformationWeek (blog) The Windows Mobile side of the business though has been kicked around by Apple and more recently, Android, as both focused on a segment of the business … Report: Microsoft to restructure consumer unit CNET Who will be Microsoft's next 'boy genius'? ZDNet (blog) Brains Behind Xbox and Zune Leave Microsoft Mashable (blog) GameSpot
Kyocera unveiled their Zio M600 over two months ago at CTIA yet we’re still waiting to hear which carrier will be offering the device. The last time we checked in , it was rumored to be Sprint-bound with a $99 price tag attached to it. A source of ours is telling us tonight that it’s actually headed for Boost Mobile with a possible Best Buy exclusive deal. Close enough, right? The Zio M600 has received somewhat lukewarm reception thus far as it’s on the low end of the Android totem pole. We played with one at CTIA and found it to be rather unremarkable. However, this might be the key to its success. With a rumored $169-$219 unsubsidized cost and a $50 all-you-can-eat calling/data plan, the Zio M600 could do very well. As a quick refresher, the features include: 3.5-inch WVGA (480×800 pixels) touch screen Android 1.6 (Donut) 600MHz processor 512MB internal storage 3.2 megapixel camera Might We Suggest… Battle of the Network Stars When purchasing a new phone many of us are being faced with not only a question of a handset but a prospective betrothed wireless carrier for at least a two year term (this is/was the genius of th…
Posted in Mobile, Social media, Technology, Twitter, World on 26. May, 2010
AT&T is rolling out a stopgap solution to its ongoing service woes in at least one major market: they hope to alleviate data congestion issues by blanketing New York City’s Times Square with free Wi-Fi. Any current AT&T customers with 3G smartphones or mobile broadband cards, or who have AT&T as their high speed Internet provider, will be able to hop on to what is essentially a giant hotspot being installed in the north central area of Times Square. Smartphone users should even automatically be switched over from 3G service and connected to the hotspot when they come within acceptable range. For now it’s just a pilot project, but if all goes well the company has said it will be considering free Wi-Fi implementations in other congested major markets in the U.S. It’s an interesting solution that shows the carrier is more than well aware of the service issues faced by customers in crowded locations, but it does leave other parts of the city (and country) out of luck for now. What do you think of the idea of alleviating cell bandwidth woes by providing free Wi-Fi? And would it be enough to prevent mass exodus if AT&T were to lose iPhone exclusivity? [via Boy Genius Report ] Image courtesy of iStockphoto , SVLumagraphica For more mobile coverage, follow Mashable Mobile on Twitter or become a fan on Facebook Tags: 3g , att , iphone , new york , NYC , smartphones , times square , wi-fi
