Daily Archives: October 27, 2011

Another example of how the iPhone is changing everything

October 27, 2011
Another example of how the iPhone is changing everything

The Artefact Group has come-up with this concept (WVIL) camera that has a touch interface like the iPhone, wireless capabilities and changeable SLR optics. It is a sign of how the iPhone user interface is becoming the preferred way of interacting with digital devices. And while this is the right way of thinking about...

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Justin Bieber Tries to Stop FreeBieber.org

October 27, 2011
Justin Bieber Tries to Stop FreeBieber.org

If the “illegal streaming bill” becomes law, kids like Justin Bieber could be convicted of a felony just for singing copyrighted songs and posting them to YouTube. So why does Justin Bieber want to take down FreeBieber.org? The background is this, if you haven’t seen it already. An organization called Fight For the Future...

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Daily Wrap-Up: Siri and Beer, Google Plus Updated and More

October 27, 2011
Daily Wrap-Up: Siri and Beer, Google Plus Updated and More

Ask dear Siri for a beer and she’ll probably just show you some local beer options for you to go and buy a pint for yourself. The folks at RedPepper have a different scenario in mind though, with their automated Siri hack. All of this and more in today’s Daily Wrap. Sometimes it’s difficult...

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Daily Wrap-Up: Siri and Beer, Google Plus Updated and More

October 27, 2011
Daily Wrap-Up: Siri and Beer, Google Plus Updated and More

Ask dear Siri for a beer and she’ll probably just show you some local beer options for you to go and buy a pint for yourself. The folks at RedPepper have a different scenario in mind though, with their automated Siri hack. All of this and more in today’s Daily Wrap. Sometimes it’s difficult...

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The 20 Fastest Growing Tech Companies In Central Europe

October 27, 2011
The 20 Fastest Growing Tech Companies In Central Europe

Image: Woodleywonderworks at Flickr It may not be Silicon Valley, but that doesn’t mean that Central Europe is without its own tech startups.  Deloitte has compiled its annual list noting which of these ambitious technological companies is growing the fastest. Basing its ranking on the revenue growth of each company over the last five...

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Twitter is Easier to Eat When It’s StrawberryJ.am (Invites)

October 27, 2011
Twitter is Easier to Eat When It’s StrawberryJ.am (Invites)

Startup StrawberryJ.am takes any Twitter feed, List, search, hashtag or other incarnation and filters it for just the most retweeted Tweets that include links in a stream. It’s like a highlight tape displayed in a full-featured interface complete with community discussion call-outs, Instapaper integration and time-release retweeting features. It’s simple and cool. Still in...

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Codecademy Raises $2.5 Million To Teach You How To Code

October 27, 2011
Codecademy Raises $2.5 Million To Teach You How To Code

The term “hot startup” gets bandied about pretty frequently. But there are few companies it applies to more than Codecademy, a startup which, of all things, teaches you how to program. Today, the company is announcing that it’s raised $2.5 million from an all-star roster to continue that mission. The $2.5 million funding round...

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Google Denies Requests To Remove Videos of Police Brutality [UPDATED]

October 27, 2011
Google Denies Requests To Remove Videos of Police Brutality [UPDATED]

In a show of good faith today, Google touted the fact that it has refused to cooperate with local law enforcement agencies in the U.S. who requested the removal of YouTube videos of police brutality and criticisms of law enforcement officials. Google cited its transparency report from the first half of this year, but...

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Nokia& Microsoft’s real challenge

October 27, 2011
Nokia& Microsoft’s real challenge

You might have heard – Nokia showed off a handful of new phones that are designed by Nokia and are powered by the new Microsoft mobile (Windows Phone 7.5 Mango) operating system. The phones, as expected, from Nokia are stunningly beautiful. Nokia has a long history of making well engineered devices that have solid...

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NokiaSoft’s real challenge

October 27, 2011
NokiaSoft’s real challenge

You might have heard – Nokia showed off a handful of new phones that are designed by Nokia and are powered by the new Microsoft mobile (Windows Phone 7.5 Mango) operating system. The phones, as expected, from Nokia are stunningly beautiful. Nokia has a long history of making well engineered devices that have solid...

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