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“We Need an iWatch!” — Do We Now?
Apple is known for making products that people never thought of actually needing, but sure as hell want to have them. And this is the case for the infamous iWatch. An iWatch is a flexible, wearable timepiece which not only gives you the time of the day, the date, but also other information you usually ...
3 Updates We’d Like to See for Facebook’s News Feed
Facebook has sent out press invites for an event scheduled for Thursday, March 7, 2013. The invite did not give out much information aside from it being about the new News Feed. So what’s Facebook going to change this time? Facebook is said to be integrating ad-sponsored messages on its News Feed, which means the ...
Your Complete Guide to SXSW 2013
The South by Southwest (SXSW) Conferences & Festivals will kick off on March 8, 2013 and will run through the 17th. The conference, which spans over a week, is divided into three sub-events namely Interactive, Film and Music. WHERE to go . SXSW is happening at the Austin Convention Center. If you’ll be attending the ...
Kid Stars in Galaxy SIV Teaser, Yahoo Shuts Down BlackBerry App
In today’s mobile news roundup: A kid takes center stage in Galaxy SIV teaser; Yahoo! shuts down BlackBerry app; Indian government to control BlackBerry infrastructure; ASUS Transformer Pad TF300 first non-Nexus to get Jelly Bean; Sprint will not offer BB Z10; and Verizon busts a church deacon for child pornography. Kid takes centerstage in Galaxy ...
Big Data Time Machine: Mike Olson on Its Origins + Future
While gadget geeks drool over the latest launches from Mobile World Congress this week, O’Reilly Media’s Strata gathering looks at the data-hungry, data-sharing, data-loving economy behind all those smartphones, tablets and Smart Apps showcased at MWC. For Big Data enthusiasts, Strata is one of the most provocative conferences around. We’ll bring you the Strata experience ...
Big Data Deep Dive. It’s Better than Porn [Series]
If you want to know the latest news regarding Big Data, efforts put into it by tech companies, or you’re simply a Big Data enthusiast, look no further. We’ve got your Big Data fix right here. SiliconANGLE’s theCUBE and EMC tv partnered up to deliver the Big Data Deep Dive – a six-part series hosted ...
3 Things for Pinterest to Consider Before an IPO
In one of the biggest funding rounds of recent months, Pinterest has snagged $200 million funding from Valiant Capital Management and other existing investors. The new round of funding will probably be used to improve its service, introduce additional features, and even help the company in its global expansion. But the nature of such a large ...
New Details on Apple iWatch Emerge as Google Unveils Overpriced Chromebook
In today’s mobile news roundup: Google unveils Chromebook Pixel; Intel acquires tools and staff of AppMobi; Apple and Samsung ordered to narrow lawsuit; iWatch is a slap bracelet; and Instagram app not coming to BlackBerry 10. Google unveils Chromebook Pixel It was recently reported that Google is working on a touchscreen Chromebook, a rumor quickly ...
Need Big Data + BI Skills? Microsoft’s One-Day Training Class is This Weekend
Into Big Data? You’ll be interested in the upcoming Bay Area SQL Server event happening this Saturday, February 23, 2013 at Microsoft Technology Center, 1065 La Avenida, Building 1, Mountain View, CA. It’s a one-day training event for SQL Server and Business Intelligence professionals, which will run from 8:30 am – 6:00 pm. After which, attendees are invited ...
What’s Next for Pinterest? Here’s $200M Worth of Features + Acquisitions We Hope to See
Pinterest, the social scrapbooking/photo sharing site, completed a massive round of funding this week. According to AllThingsD, Pinterest raised $200 million in a Series D round of funding led by Valiant Capital Management with the participation of existing investors Andreessen Horowitz, Bessemer Venture Partners and FirstMark Capital. “Our focus is on helping millions of people ...