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Optimistic and Confusing Netflix Stats Define Industry Revolution
Netflix is reportedly predicted to be worth $2.2 billion by the end of 2010, as its handsomely growing streaming service will contribute to the reemerging of DVD and blue-ray rentals, currently on a steady decrease. “The confusion here is caused by the fact that Netflix can’t separate streaming revenues from those derived from its envelope-based ...
The Kin is Back; Niche Smartphones on the Raise
Microsoft’s once-abandoned Kin mobile project now seems to be back in effect, as it’s returning to Verizon in the form of a niche, teen-targeted phone. The Kin only sold a minor 8,800 units in its premier, but it seems it has a better outlook now, especially without the slightly overpriced plans that were offered with ...
Online Video Ads Get More Mobile with YuMe Launch
Video advertisement leader YuMe today announced in its site of the launch of a new SDK for iOS as well as two new mobile ad units; this marks something a lot of people have been waiting for, as YuMe finally goes mobile. “While we are very pleased to help advertisers achieve high brand exposure and ...
Facebook Data Center to Break Ground in N.C.
Facebook will establish a pioneering new data center near Forest City in Rutherford County, North Carolina, as announced on the county’s local gov page. The construction of the facility will create over 250 jobs and will eventually employ 35-45 full-time workers and contractors, but it that’s not the only importance this $450M carries. “…the building ...
Alibaba’s Net Profit Up by 55%, No Deal for Softbank
Chinese B2B platform operator Alibaba has seen a 55% rise in net profit this quarter in comparison to same period last year. Thanks to a handsome growth in subscribers – 750,937+ paying members – and Alibaba’s added-value services posing 25% of its revenue and including additional advertising options, the company sees more than just one ...
Corporate Tech Marketing Gone Wrong: HP Settles $16.25M Suit
Hewlett-Packard has agreed to settle a government investigation of fraud in the education-related E-rate program, and paid Uncle Sam $16.25 million. After receiving information given by a few whistle blowers, the Justice Department and Federal Communications Commission investigated claims that HP contractors gave gifts and special incentives to schools in Dallas and Huston to allegedly ...
Brands Skyrocket Online. How Much is Due to Facebook et al?
A staggering 68% of online branded communications in 2010 are associated with social networks; a staggering figure indeed, especially in comparison to just less than a third back in ’09, according to a study by ComBlu and covered by eMarketer. From the 2010 numbers, Facebook is responsible for 23.1% of the online ad displaying market, ...
Facebook Places on BlackBerry, Speeding Mobile Deals Dash
BlackBerry’s Facebook application has a new version to be introduced to users soon, and it now supports Facebook Places. Some of the features that come with the updated app include the ability to check in, add a place and tag friends as well as follow friends’ check-ins; GPS and BB Maps integration; enhanced search capabilities; ...
Microsoft and Facebook Join Hands in More Ways than One
Microsoft’s Windows Live Messenger app has achieved something not many can, having moved its way up the second place in the Zynga-stuffed list of top ten most popular apps on the social network, as reported by Read/WriteWeb. This is all in the light of the mammoth popularity of FB gaming as well as the social ...
Microsoft Introduces Denali, and other Amusingly Named SQL Servers
As announced today by Microsoft at the PASS summit, the corporation is launching new business intelligence and mission-critical workloads offerings with some very amusing nicknames. These include the next gen MS SQL server nicknamed Denali (including web-based data visualization and reporting tool Crescent) , a new Microsoft Critical Advantage Program, the new Community Technology Preview ...