Noisecast Roundup 5-16-2011
Tech roundup: WP7.5 “Mango” leaks, Amazon’s dual-core tablets, Nokia selling to Microsoft?, felony streaming, foldable AMOLED display, and more!
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Microsoft
Microsoft just pulled an Apple
Microsoft’s $8.5 billion Skype buy: Genius or another failed acquisition? Analyst warns of Microsoft’s history of flops, but sees potential for “Apple-style” brand infiltration and deep integration across Windows, smartphones, tablets, Xbox, and more.
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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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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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Noisecast Roundup 5-3-2011: Bingberry
Today’s Noisecast dives into Microsoft & RIM’s search deal, Bill Gates’ pro-nuclear stance, Apple’s sleek new iMacs, Nintendo’s controversial console details, Sprint’s uphill battle against AT&T & T-Mobile, and the US’s alleged funding of NZ’s anti-piracy crackdown. Plus, a thought-provoking song for the day.
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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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Ovi Maps 3D Is One More Reason To Be Excited About Microkia
Dive into a stunning 3D textured model of New York City with Ovi Maps. Pan, tilt, rotate, and fly through the city, experiencing its iconic landmarks like never before. This Google Maps rival offers an immersive and detailed map experience that may just change the game.
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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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Et tu, uncle Agrippa?
Longtime techie finds solace in disconnecting, seeks to manage data addiction and embrace a simpler life. Explores experiments and lessons learned on the journey towards minimalism.
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Noisecast Roundup 4-21-2011: Damn, you got sexy hands
Finger Ratio Predicts Attractiveness, Verizon Ambivalent about Playbook, Nintendo Wii 2 Specs Leaked, Amazon Briefly Takes Down the Internet, and More!
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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?
At Last, Netflix Gets Motion Support With Kinect
You can now use your Kinect to control the Netflix app, including picking up movies, throwing them at your friends, and yelling at the screen.
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Remember that WP7 update tool? Whoops.
WP7 phone owners can now force an update using a hack, but Microsoft warns it could prevent future updates. Is it worth the risk?
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