Microsoft reportedly buying Skype [Update]
Microsoft to buy Skype for $8.5 billion! Deep integration with Microsoft services, Windows Phone 7, and Facebook? Analyst skeptical: “overpaid”.
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comScore Reports March Marketshare Numbers, Android, iPhone Up, RIM Down, Water Wet
March 2011 US Smartphone Market Share: Apple’s iPhone sales double with Verizon launch, but Android still dominates with 2:1 growth ratio. Analysts’ predictions fall flat again.
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Noisecast Roundup 5-6-2011: Creepy Cute Kittens
Today’s roundup: Sony CEO apologizes, hackers plan another attack, $25 USB stick computer, T-Mobile loses subscribers, Oracle loses in court, Apple ditching Intel? Macs getting malware, and creepy talking kittens.
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PSA: Don’t Trust Analyst Estimates More Than A Year Out
Forget analysts’ predictions! They’re notoriously bad at predicting the future. Trust sales figures and market share data instead. Remember, analysts are humans prone to hype just like us. Take their predictions with a grain of salt, especially for long-term forecasts.
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Remember That Thing I Said About Ovi Maps And Microkia? Yeah, Nevermind, Google Did It
Google Earth now lets you explore 3D textured buildings! Fly through cities like New York or Tokyo and experience them in a whole new way. While the load times can be slow and the controls feel different from Google Maps, it’s a fun and free addition to the app.
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From iPhone to Droid – six months later
A user who previously owned an iPhone 3G and was a loyal Apple customer for several years switches to the Motorola Droid 2 Global on Android. They detail their experiences and compare the two platforms, highlighting both pros and cons.
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RIM’s Continued Identity Crisis: Blackberry Will Now Feature Bing At The OS Level
Microsoft partners with RIM to bring Bing services to Blackberry devices, including voice and location aware search. Critics question RIM’s confusing platform strategy as they simultaneously support Android apps and Bing. This move benefits Microsoft more than RIM, as Bing continues to struggle financially.
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Noisecast Roundup 4-27-2011: School’s in session, sex-ed edition
This week’s roundup features a hilarious H.P. Lovecraft sex-ed spoof video, rumors about the iPhone 6 already circulating, SETI shutting down, and more!
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On Apple, Google Maps, And Why No ‘Era’ is ‘Ending’ Any Time Soon
Apple confirms collecting traffic data for an “improved traffic service” in the next few years. What does this mean for users and Google Maps?
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The Smartphone Wars Aren’t Over, In Fact, They’ve Only Just Begun
The smartphone world is rapidly evolving with Android, iOS, and WP7 vying for supremacy. Each platform has strengths and weaknesses, and the future remains uncertain.
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Apple’s gathering of your GPS info is just the beginning of the end for the Google Maps era
Apple’s iPhone gathers your location data for a revolutionary new maps app, sparking privacy concerns. But is it a real threat, or a step towards better mapping?
Episode 27 of the podcast – “Shots”
This episode of Noisecast features drunken hosts discussing tech news, white iPhones, and bizarre stories like people selling kids for $300. Listen for tech insights and shocking WTF news!
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Google Will Now Send Youtube Copyright Violators Back To School
Google is now requiring users who violate copyright to watch a 4-and-a-half minute animated video called “Youtube Copyright School” and pass a test. The new policy is intended to help users understand copyright law and avoid future violations.
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Google Maps Passes 50 Million Download Mark
Google Maps passes 50 million downloads, becoming the first app on Android Market to achieve this milestone.
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Dear Google: Give Android A Bloody Roadmap Already
Google’s Android platform has seen 7 major platform updates in the two and a half years since the platform’s inception. The problem is that no one, it seems, has any clue where that platform is heading. Google needs to develop a roadmap for Android and stick to it.
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