Big Data Meets The Beautiful Game
Soccer is the most popular sport in the world by some distance, but for all the media attention and money it attracts, the game has remained staunchly against the adoption of technology, consistently rejecting…
Get Sick without Your iPhone? You Have One of These Phobias
In the mobile roundup earlier today, we mentioned that there’s already a rehab program available for cellphone addicts, or people who cannot live without their mobile device. These people get anxious, dizzy, experience panic…
Kim Dotcom Reviving Megaupload as Copyright Case Could Be Crumbling
News has emerged that Kim Dotcom, notorious businessman and founder of MegaUpload.com, is reviving the service. Back in January the U.S. Department of Justice seized the domain names and sites over copyright infringement issues.…
Nook Tablet Gears Up Video App to Compete with Amazon, Netflix
Barnes and Noble has high hopes for digital media, hoping the new medium will outright save the bookstore from print media’s downturn. Already steady in the tablet market, B&N’s Nook will soon offer a…
Nokia Launches New Budget Phones, Verizon Unlocks iPhone 5 Forever
Today’s mobile news roundup features: Nokia’s unveiling of two additions to their budget-friendly Asha line; ROM kicks off the BlackBerry Jam; a new rehab program for cellphone addiction; and Verizon confirming that the iPhone…
What Will Cisco Network Next? Your Car, the New Computing Frontier
Cisco has identified an opportunity beyond the home network and datacenter: the vendor is pursuing the auto industry, with the goal of standardizing the networking equipment that powers your car. The company is funneling…
Sanbolic Adds AWS after Rackspace Update for Extended SQL Support
It seems Amazon Web Services continues to be an important foundation for a growing ecosystem in the SQL space, with Sanbolic making the latest addition to AWS’s Partner Network. The goal is to make its…
Trapit Follows Up iPad Release with Developer Edition: Unleash the APIs!
Trapit touts itself as a ‘personal discovery engine’ – an AI-powered RSS service that delivers users content they’re interested in based on browsing history and engagement. The startup left the beta stage with an…
SAP Adds Analytical Capabilities to BusinessObjects, Cloud Version to Come
More services are adding a layer of data analytics to their product line-up, and SAP’s not one to miss out on the big opportunity behind big data. SAP is now offering users of its…
Yellowgate is Back for the iPhone 5 (and More)
Many were rather impressed with Apple CEO Tim Cook’s performance at the iPhone 5 launch event earlier this month, as he was able to deliver and release a new iPhone that beat some expectations. Doubting…