Skype on Android Heads to Japan
Skype has tied up with KDDI, Japan's second largest telecommunications company. The deal aims at bringing internet telephony service on cell phones and broadband, fixed line and cable TV customers.
Isilon Acquisition by EMC for Over $2 Billion, In Negotiations
A New York Post reported that computer storage company Isilon is in exclusive talks with EMC for an acquisition. "The deal will be done this year," a source close to the situation said.
Ice Energy Gets Another $24M to Expand the Smart Grid
Leading provider of advanced energy storage and smart grid solutions to the electric utility industry, Ice Energy today announced a $24 Million fund in a series C round of funding.
Sharethrough Gets $5M to Make Videos Viral for You
San Francisco-based start-up Sharethrough has landed a $5 Million funding round, led by North Bridge Venture Partners and Floodgate. Sharethrough provides brands with a repeatable, scalable and transparent approach to distributing video content that…
Facebook Apps Caught Leaking User Data, Privacy Undergoes More Regulation
The Wall Street Journal released an alarming report this morning, sending several into a frenzy regarding the privacy of their Facebook profiles. What WSJ found is that several Facebook apps are sending user IDs…
Can Samsung Transform Really Transform your Mobile Experience?
Cruising on the success of Samsung Galaxy S, the company has extended the Galaxy S series by launching various versions for different carries. Samsung Fascinate got some lime light. And now Samsung has high…
Is your Customer’s Information Safe on Your System?
The digital age, along with all it’s benefits, also presents to us a new set of threats. We must now be cautious about the information we store on computers or transmit over the internet,…
Intel Launches "Free Press" News Magazine
By Tom Foremski
I’ve been writing a lot about how every company is a media company and Intel is one of those companies that understands this idea very well. Intel has put together an editorial team that…
Borders Announces Blogger E-book Publishing Service Powered by BookBrewer
By Kyt Dotson
Blogging is a big deal for some people, especially those who use it to make their income. Also big in the market is the ability to publish for platforms like the iPad and Kindle.…
NYT’s Editor’s Choice iPad App Extends Features, Releases Free Subscription
By Kyt Dotson
It looks like the New York Times is looking out for their mobile consumer base by extending the features and reach of their iPad app, Editors’ Choice. It will include a lot more content,…