In what can only be described as an insult the National Security Agency (NSA) says that it only collects 20% of total US calls. This may seem like cold comfort for many people who have just been scared out of their wits by recent revelations of government intrusion in private communications. The truth is 20% […]
Equity-based Crowd Funding is Now a Reality: That is where the problem begins
Up until very recently, crowd funding for actual shares of a company was not a reality. In other words, you can go to these crowd funding websites like Kickstarter. You can pledge money, and that money will go towards funding a development of a product. What do you get out of that pledge? You basically […]
Sony Gets Rid of the Vaio
The Vaio notebook line used to be the caviar of notebooks and laptops. If you’re looking for a finely crafted piece of portable computing hardware, you only need to consider the Vaio. It truly was the envy of many laptop and portable computer users. Unfortunately, the notebook age is pretty much over. The new age […]
Facebook is Not Going to Die after All
As we’ve previously reported in the previous week, a research team at Princeton university released a very interesting study. Using statistical methods that borrow from how disease epidemics are spread, the Princeton researchers said that Facebook would be essentially dead by the year 2017. Of course, Facebook’s fans were just shocked by its conclusion. A […]
Judge dismisses Samsung mistrial motion regarding “racist remarks”
This is the second time the judge handling the penalty phase of Apple computers lawsuit against Samsung. At issue here is whether the judge should declare a mistrial in the case because a statement made by Apple could have been construed as racist. Apparently, the remarks centered on foreign manufacturers and how local US manufacturers […]
PressFriendly Rolls Out Virtual PR Firm
One of the biggest hassles of a technology startup is getting the word out regarding your particular technology. Whether you have a mobile app, or you have an online game, or you have software or a new website, getting the word out there can be daunting. Why? There are millions of other companies such as […]
The Key to Cracking the Japanese Mobile Games Market
One of the holy grails in mobile gaming is the Japanese market. Unlike the American market where you have to give out your mobile game as a free game so you can make money with premium upgrades, the Japanese market is quite unique and that consumers are more than happy to pay for the games. […]
Facebook’s look back video blows up
If you’re looking for a case study on how viral Facebook can be, you need not to look any further than the recent spread of the Facebook look back video. This is an app that you can use to make short videos of your existing photo album. On it’s face, it’s quite a low quality […]
Flappy Bird to go Extinct
If you haven’t played the mobile game Flappy Bird, you’re missing out. It is one of the most frustrating games out there. You basically tap your touch screen to make a bird flap up to avoid a series of tubes. If those tubes look very similar to Super Mario Brothers, you are absolutely correct. And […]
Microsoft has a New CEO, What does it mean?
Transitions usually make for uncomfortable times for large corporations. The larger the company, the more uncomfortable both industry observers and company insiders would get. Sure, the ultimate insiders like Bill Gates and Steve Balmer, they’re pretty much going out into the sunset. Their work is done. Their legacy is sealed, and they’re ready to move […]