How to Hadoop? | #bigdataNYC CrowdChat Recap
By Ryan Cox
How to Hadoop? Hadoop is at the center of the data economy. Big Data + the Industrialization of the Internet means we require more and more data for more and more things. As far…
By Ryan Cox
Fitness Band Wars: Nike FuelBand SE vs Fitbit Force vs Jawbone Up
There are many fitness trackers available these days, with more coming our way as consumers’ interest in living a healthy life increases. But some of the most popular trackers these days come in the…
Crowdfund These Smart Gadgets : Ear/Ring Bluetooth, Audio Wrist + Allergen Detectors
This week’s SmartDevice roundup features a ring that transforms into a communication piece, a bracelet that lets you keep track of conversations, and device that tells you information about the food you are about…
Roambi Brings Data Visualization to iOS 7
Mobile data analysis and visualization app developer Roambi today announced Analytic 7, a new version of its product for Apple iPads, iPhones, and iPod Touch devices, with a redesigned UI for iOS7 and a…
Tintri Snags Former Wind River President to Accelerate Growth
Tintri, a Mountain View-based startup that provides hybrid storage arrays for virtualized environments, has appointed Ken Klein as chairman and CEO. The executive is stepping into the shoes of founder Kieran Harty, who has…
Windows 8.1 Lands In Windows Store Today
Twelve months after launching the heavily-criticized Windows 8, Microsoft has begun rolling out the operating system’s eagerly awaited update, officially known as Windows 8.1. As of 04:00 PST today, Windows 8.1 will be made…
4 Tips to Survive in the Land of Brogrammers
The tech world is in many ways a male-dominated industry, and increasingly so. In a recent Census report, it was determined that female computer workers are on a 20+ year decline, with only 22…
Bottlenose Visualizes Twitter Firehose Trends with Sonar Solo
Delivering on its commitment to freemium analytics, Bottlenose is rolling out a free version of its newly announced Nerve Center solution for processing streaming data. The startup is filling a much-needed gap in information…
How to Use Square Cash : Perks + Limits
Square Inc., the company that delivered a dongle that transformed tablets and smartphones into point-of-sale systems for small retail shops, is now offering an easier way to send cash to peers. Square Cash is…
Facebook Rolls Out Public Posts for Teens, While Twitter Suffers URL Issues
Facebook is changing its privacy policy for teen users, and so parents may want to check out their kids’ profiles before things get out of hand. In a blog post, Facebook stated that teen…