Engadget:
It's been almost a full year since we heard a peep from the fine folks at Myka, but it looks like we could be talking about 'em a lot more often judging by the specs list on its latest contraption. The simply-titled ION is an Atom-based media PC that relies on NVIDIA's Ion graphics set and a customized interface that brings (Read More)
Engadget:
We know, today is totally Android 2.0's day to shine, but what would a Friday night be without a little diversity? Windows Mobile 6.5 officially landed on a gaggle of Windows Phones back in early October (a month ago to the day, in fact), but by and large, all of 'em have seemingly drifted off into some forgotten corner whi (Read More)
Mashable!:
As you can probably tell from our extensive coverage this week, we’re extremely excited about the possibilities of Twitter Lists: from how news organizations are leveraging the feature, to a full Twitter Lists FAQ to the potential for real-time journalism and the utility of lists after the tragic Fort Hood shootings.As such (Read More)
ReadWriteWeb:
In this edition of the Weekly Wrapup - our newsletter summarizing the top stories of the week - we analyze a new breed of content site that is rapidly gaining momentum, look into recent statistics showing that Gen Y is using Twitter more, compare five recommendation services for iPhone apps, review the new-look MSN, and mor (Read More)
Engadget:
Scant hours after the SDV tuning, DRM-relaxing firmware update for Vista and Windows 7 Digital Cable Tuner users became available, Missing Remote let us know Microsoft has come through on the other half of its CEDIA promise by pushing the Digital Cable Advisor to Media Center Extras galleries everywhere. This half should en (Read More)
Mashable!:
In addition to celebrating Muppets today, Google appears to be loudly and proudly celebrating something else on its home page.With the Verizon Droid launch hot and heavily underway today, the search giant is according the highly-regarded Android phone a place of honor on Google.com today. Although it’s not unprecedented — t (Read More)
TechCrunch:
I’m in India this weekend with fellow TechCrunch/BusinessWeek writer Sarah Lacy. After we’re done with the elephant rides in Jaipur, we’re going to be meeting local tech startups. Then we head back to New Delhi to meet more aspiring entrepreneurs. Sarah is writing a book on how startup culture has gone global and I’m resear (Read More)
mashable:
Many signs point to the Apple and AT&T agreement that makes the latter the exclusive carrier of the iPhone within the US coming to an end within the next year. For starters, non-exclusivity has been profitable for Apple in others part of the world. Moreover, even AT&T’s CEO acknowledges the deal won’t last forever.And whi (Read More)
VentureBeat:
Broadband communications chip maker MaxLinear has filed to go public in another indicator that the good times are back for tech stocks and exits.Carlsbad, Calif.-based MaxLinear makes analog or mixed-signal radio chips that can be manufactured in standard chip factories. The chips enable devices to display broadband video. (Read More)
VentureBeat:
VentureBeat is throwing a new mini-conference and networking event, DiscoveryBeat.DiscoveryBeat addresses one of the biggest conundrums for Silicon Valley’s most dynamic startups and developers: How to get your social game or mobile application noticed in an age of noise?It will be held in the afternoon of Dec. 8 at the Aut (Read More)
New York Times:
The head of a press association complained of governments’ revoking broadcast licenses, fostering hostility toward journalists and giving a free hand to government supporters.
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TechCrunch:
Google’s Vice President of Search Product and User Experience Marissa Mayer was recently profiled in a Vogue Magazine article that offered a in-depth glimpse into the exec’s lifestyle, loves, career and fashion preferences. Now, Mayer has been named as one of Glamour Magazine’s 2009 Women of the Year. Joining Mayer on the (Read More)
TechCrunch:
It’s not yet clear what Chomp exactly is, but we do know that it’s a rather hot property right now. It took the still stealth start up just 10 days to raise a nice seed round from Ron Conway and a few other big name angel investors, we hear.So what do we know? Well, the company is definitely in the mobile space. In fact, it (Read More)
Mashable!:
Megan Berry is an evangelist for Mobclix, the industry’s largest mobile ad exchange, working on social media and marketing. She also blogs at The Huffington Post and the Mobclix blog. You can follow her on Twitter as @meganberry, or through the @Mobclix handle.Unsure about mixing your iPhone with wine? Well, if you’re a tru (Read More)
VentureBeat:
As a web generation, when we’re looking for a dentist, plumber, or other small business, our first instinct is to go online when we need these services. Sure, there’s Yellow Pages that can find a name, number and address, but as consumers we are used to more and these small businesses usually lack a formal online presence. (Read More)