Nailed It (Not): Our Fi...

I often point to my first post on Twitter , the day it launched in 2006. Why? Mostly because of how wrong I was. Best line: “I imagine most users are not going to want to have all of their Twttr messages published on a public website.” I also love that original vowel-free...

Apple Introduces “Pin...

Steve Jobs has revealed iTunes 10, the newest version of iTunes complete with a new logo, new features and its very own social network for music called “Ping” that he described as Facebook meets Twitter for music. Ping allows users to follow others, just like Twitter. You can...

iOS 4.1 and iOS 4.2 On ...

At Apple’s special event today, the company announced its next two iOS releases: iOS 4.1 and iOS 4.2. Apple will be releasing iOS 4.1 next week as a free update for the iPhone and iPod touch, fixing some bugs and adding new features like HDR photos, Game Center , TV show rentals...

As Facebook And Orkut D...

As Facebook and Google’s Orkut duke it out for traffic in India, another social network has quietly gained traction in the space. SMS GupShup, a Twitter-like service in India that is primarily accessed via SMS, has hit 35 million users (up from 26 million late last year) with 1...

HP Holds Navy Network �...

Someday, somehow, the U.S. Navy would like to run its networks – maybe even own its computers again. More » View original post here: HP Holds Navy Network ‘Hostage’ for $3.3 Billion...

WiFi File Explorer Mana...

Android only: Missing your USB cord, or just too lazy to grab it? WiFi File Explorer turns your Android SD card into a small web server, so you can transfer files, stream media, and otherwise control your content across a Wi-Fi network. More » Go here to read the rest: WiFi...

Phone Numbers Are Dead,...

Editor’s note : The following guest post is by Nikhyl Singhal , the co-founder and CEO of voice-application startup SayNow . Is it conceivable that one of our greatest inventions, the phone number, is about to face extinction? Just ask Mark Zuckerberg. Earlier this year, when asked...

The Emmy Awards Get Soc...

The 2010 Emmy Awards are this Sunday, and NBC is using the ceremony to embrace social media in a big way. NBC is using services such as Twitter , yfrog and Ustream to bring a more real-time experience to the event. These services will also let fans and viewers interact with Emmy...

Why Not Just Call It �...

Earlier today, Erick wrote about Windows Live Sync becoming Windows Live Mesh . Basically, it’s a service that allows people to sync files between PCs and with the cloud. As a product, it sounds great — as Erick says, there’s definitely a huge need for someone to do...

Western Digital Unveils...

Western Digital has unveiled its new Livewire Powerline AV Network Kit , which is a networking device that relies on the electrical outlets in your home to provide network and Internet connectivity. Unlike some powerline devices out there that use large adapter boxes, the Livewire uses a...