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Justin.tv on iPhone Outpaces Android, Combined 20% Spike in Broadcasts
Justin.tv has gained a 20% increase in the number of broadcasts available on its site, for the month of September. It’s Justin.tv’s recently launched mobile apps you can thank for that, according to NewTeeVee. We’ve covered a lot of news on the rise of mobile apps, ushered in by spreading operating systems in the midst ...
HP’s New CEO: Leo Apotheker of SAP
Hewlett-Packard has named Leo Apotheker as its new CEO and President, not the expected Todd Bradley, who had been an early conjecture for many analysts. The company had been looking for a new chief ever since Mark Hurd stepped down from the position. Apotheker, former CEO of SAP, will also be joining HP’s Board of ...
FalconStor CEO ReiJane Huai Resigns, James McNiel Steps In
Data backup and recovery provider FalconStor had a bit of a shake-up today, as CEO, chairman and president ReiJane Huai abruptly resigned from the software firm. The reason for Huai’s resignation is related to improper payments, with the company’s released statement also mentioning an investigation: “Mr. Huai tendered his resignation following his disclosure that certain ...
Microsoft Takes Aim at Game Developers as Windows Phone 7 Launch Nears
The Windows Phone 7 launch is getting nearer, with a likely release date expected between October and early November. As Microsoft gears up for the launch, it boosts its device and distributor partnerships, and increases efforts towards building its developer market. Microsoft has been doing a great deal of prep work on the developer end, ...
Polyvore Should Look to Real-Time Web Data for True Value in Fashion Marketing
A new breed of shopper is showing up online–the affluent shopper. They want their offline shopping experience to be replicated online, creating a tiered interface for retailers headed to the online market. It’s creating a lot of opportunity for new, smarter marketing, with luxury budgets targeting the people that are ready and willing to part ...
HipLogic Steals MySpace Executive to the Mobile Side
Mobile app maker HipLogic has added two new executives to its lineup–Jason Ling and Stephanie Jorgl are the VP of Product Development and Head of Marketing respectively. Coming from MySpace, Jason Ling is one of the latest deserters of the still-massive social network, heading to a new position with a fresh take on the social ...
Facebook Gets No Privacy in Court: New York Ruling
A state ruling in New York emerged today, stating that content shared on Facebook, even the private stuff, can be used as evidence in a court of law. More interestingly is the disparity in rulings around the subject, as the state of California has a judge with different ideas. The Wall Street Journal breaks it ...
Google Goes Hyperlocal with Mobile Ads, Prepping its Future Market
Following up on this morning’s statement about mobile being a major part of Google’s future search revenue, the company launched hyperlocal mobile ads. They come in the form of blue map markers for local search results, based on a user’s distance from their queried service of interest. Google offers an example and explanation of the ...
Facebook and Skype, Perfect Partners Seeking Deep Integration?
Skype is expected to enter a deep integration partnership with Facebook, according to a report at All Things D. The partnership would be reflective of Skype’s intent to become as integrated as possible, building around as many points of access, through social networks, mobile apps, etc, as possible. On Facebook’s part, this level of integration ...
HP Has High Profits Planned, Despite a Missing CEO
Hewlett-Packard is hopeful towards the future, with increases expected for its 2011 revenue by as much as 7%. Interim CEO Cathie Lesjak noted HP’s position in the market during the company’s annual analyst day event this week, particularly as it pertains to the future of the tablet market and its goals for Palm, which the ...