Saturday, April 9, 2011

San Francisco hopes tech success isn't Bubble 2.0 (AP)

San Francisco hopes tech success isn't Bubble 2.0 (AP)

San Francisco hopes tech success isn't Bubble 2.0 (AP)

Posted: 09 Apr 2011 02:41 PM PDT

In this April 7, 2011 photo, CEO Kevin Systrom, at left, chats with engineers Shayne Sweeney, center, and MIke Krieger at Instagram in San Francisco. The mobile photo sharing service Instagram launched in October. Since then, the service has grown to about 3 million registered users, or an average of a half-million new users each month. Despite raising $7 million from investors the company has no plans to go on a hiring spree or seek to cash in on a quick public stock offering, the stereotypical scenario during the first Internet boom. “It's about going after the best people in the world who want to build a world-class company,” Systrom said. “We are pretty sold at staying lean for quite awhile.” (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)AP - A certain feeling is back in San Francisco. Murmurings of stock market riches. Twenty-something entrepreneurs as celebrities. Lamborghinis parked next to taco trucks.

Kremlin rejects FSB proposal to ban Skype, Gmail (AP)

Posted: 09 Apr 2011 03:04 AM PDT

AP - A Kremlin official has rejected a proposal from within Russia's main domestic security agency to ban Skype, Gmail and Hotmail as a major threat to national security.

How Rummble Turned Competitors to Customers (Mashable)

Posted: 09 Apr 2011 10:40 AM PDT

Mashable - This post is made possible by Microsoft BizSpark as a new part of the Spark of Genius series that focuses on a new and innovative startup each day.

Lawsuits to strengthen Net traffic rules possible (Reuters)

Posted: 09 Apr 2011 03:27 PM PDT

Reuters - Public interest groups are keeping the option of lawsuits against the Federal Communications Commission on the table to fight for stronger Internet "neutrality" rules, an executive at a public interest law firm said on Saturday.

Kate Middleton Urges Wedding Guests to Support Anti-Bullying Charity (ContributorNetwork)

Posted: 09 Apr 2011 01:33 PM PDT

ContributorNetwork - When the Prince William and his bride-to-be Kate Middleton announced that they wanted charitable donations instead of fine china or some new gadget for their home at the Clarence House, the world saw just how philanthropic this star couple would be. But out of the 26 charities the couple has hand-chosen for their guests to make to donations to, there is one that has personal significance for Middleton -- Beatbullying.org.

Apple Admits iPad 2 3G Issues (PC World)

Posted: 09 Apr 2011 09:19 AM PDT

PC World - Apple admitted on Friday it is looking into a Verizon 3G connectivity issue that some iPad 2 owners are reporting.

Gaming tops tablet activity, says Google study (Digital Trends)

Posted: 09 Apr 2011 04:32 PM PDT

Digital Trends - A new survey by Google AdMob has found that tablet owners primarily use their touchscreen devices for playing games, the Guardian reports. Other popular uses include emailing, social networking and consuming media like videos, music and e-books.

Russia denies plans to ban Gmail, Skype (AFP)

Posted: 09 Apr 2011 11:11 AM PDT

The Russian security service denied Saturday it had plans to ban Skype and Gmail after one of its top officials said such services posed a serious security risk.(AFP/File)AFP - The Russian security service denied Saturday it had plans to ban Skype and Gmail after one of its top officials said such services posed a serious security risk.

5 Creative iPhone Accessories That Could Be Made With Your Help [VIDEOS] (Mashable)

Posted: 09 Apr 2011 09:49 AM PDT

Mashable - Kickstarter's crowdsourced funding service has already seen success for entrepreneurs with a penchant for Apple's mobile with the Glif iPhone tripod. We were interested to see what other iPhone-themed projects are in the works.

IDC Forecasts that smartphones will grow by 50 percent in 2011 (Appolicious)

Posted: 09 Apr 2011 01:15 PM PDT

Appolicious - Last week, International Data Corporation (IDC), one of the premier providers of market intelligence, advisory services and events for the information technology, telecommunications and consumer technology markets announced that based on their calculations, Android, already the current smartphone market leader, is expected to grow at a rate of 23.8 percent over the next five years.

Report: Apple Acknowledges iPad 2 Connection Issues (PC Magazine)

Posted: 09 Apr 2011 03:48 AM PDT

PC Magazine - Shortly after the Apple iPad 2 hit Verizon stores on March 11, consumers were complaining about problems connecting to the Verizon 3G network.

Charlie Sheen hits New York - but what IS the show? (Reuters)

Posted: 09 Apr 2011 05:08 PM PDT

Reuters - It's a long way from Detroit to New York, especially if you're Charlie Sheen. One week after his "My Violent Torpedo of Truth/Defeat is Not an Option" tour launched in a disastrous Motor City debut, the show rolled into Radio City Music Hall on Friday night in a streamlined version that was slightly more sedate -- and quite a bit duller.

Report: Steve Wozniak Would Return to Apple, If Asked (PC Magazine)

Posted: 09 Apr 2011 05:17 AM PDT

PC Magazine - In an interview with Reuters, Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak said he'd consider returning to Apple if asked. But if it were up to the engineering brain behind the first two Apple computers, he'd make iOS more open.
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