In what is likely going to be the final release of Silverlight, Microsoft has just pushed version 5 out into the world. According to ZDNet, it will be supported by Microsoft until 2021, meaning that you don’t have to worry about it disappearing anytime soon. Quite good news, since streaming media companies such as...
Daily Archives: December 9, 2011
iPhone Twitter clients like Tweetbot saw boost in sales from Twitter 4.0 release backlash
There has been a very decent amount of backlash about the release of the new Twitter 4.o, especially due to its iPhone iteration. We did a walkthrough of the Twitter app and definitely had our issues with the changes in the app. It looks like users did as well, because some popular third-party apps saw a...
Subplots & Politics: Google Wallet’s Precarious Path to Success
Google could not expect to just embed the Google Wallet onto Galaxy Nexus phones and pass it off to carriers without some type of backlash. In its statement concerning the lack of Google Wallet support on the Galaxy Nexus, Verizon issued this statement: “Recent reports that Verizon is blocking Google Wallet on our devices...
HP may make more webOS tablets in 2013, but not phones [Updated]
Earlier today, HP announced that it would be open-sourcing much of the webOS operating system. This effectively kills it off as a commercial platform, at least for now. But what about the future of webOS hardware? Will HP drink its own open-source juice and make more devices? Updates below. The official HP FAQ says...
By Open Sourcing webOS, Hewlett-Packard Distancing Itself From Mobile Platform
Hewlett-Packard has finally had enough with trying to figure out what to do with its failed acquisition of mobile platform webOS. So, it is doing the easiest thing possible to get out from under the burden of supporting the platform: turning it loose to the open source community. In its press release announcing the...
Androidify gets a holiday update, so go candy cane yourself
Androidify, the app which is of course exclusive to Android users, has gotten an update to include new winter gear for your little Android guy or girl. Goofy? Yes. Pointless? Perhaps. Fun? Absolutely. With this update, you can add candy canes, mittens, skis, antlers, sweaters, and other fun holiday related items to the robotic...
Better, Faster, Stronger PHP: Facebook Introduces HipHop Virtual Machine
Visit the CenturyLink resource center for relevant briefs and reports to help you better manage your enterprise. Are you in the process of an IPv6 investigation, migration assessment and planning? Learn how to: Build an Enterprise IPv6 Test Lab in our ReadWriteEnterprise Brief. Facebook is announcing a new execution engine for PHP in order...
At last, the Lync mobile clients are ready to go
According to ZDNet, the day that many have long awaited is nearly upon us: the Lync mobile clients are done, and are set to launch en masse on December 12th. Yes, only 3 days from now. Here’s the list of platforms that are set to recevice a Lync client, from the same source: Windows Phone, iPhone,...
Google Redesigns Youtube’s New Video Manager
Google continues its company-wide renovation with Youtube’s new video manager. The experience is certainly fresher, with a clean UI that’s easy to navigate without feeling overwhelmed with options. It honestly makes the older version look rather embarrassing. The changes are being rolled out now, and should make it much easier for users to manage...
YouTube Acquires RightsFlow To Help Artists License Music And Make Money
YouTube has just acquired RightsFlow, a startup that manages music licensing and payment services. Launched in 2007, RightsFlow helps online music services, record companies, distributors and artists license music and lyrics while also managing royalty payments for the rights-holders. The company’s proprietary licensing technology and 30-plus million song database allows RightsFlow to license content,...