The Truth About Legacy Technology 29 Jul 2010, 8:30 pm

We labor under two major misperceptions about technology: Technology from one point in time is better than one further in the past and anything new displaces what came before. When we actively think a. […]

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Forget Technical Terms - Whoever Gets the Most Developers Wins...Period 29 Jul 2010, 7:15 pm

In a recent survey by Evans Data, Google gets accolades for its public cloud. IBM gets top marks from developers for its private cloud. But what do developers want the most? They want the cloud to be. […]

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Google Web Search Completely Blocked in China [UPDATED] 29 Jul 2010, 7:07 pm

Google is reporting that its web search, which was fully or mostly accessible yesterday in mainland China, where it is 6 a.m., is now being completely blocked. The company's stock had slipped nearly 2. […]

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Google CEO Announces Zynga Partnership 29 Jul 2010, 6:28 pm

When asked about Google's partnership with Zynga, Mr. Schmidt said "we haven't announced it" but "you can expect a partnership with Zynga" in the future. Google's partnership with Zynga was reported e. […]

Source: TechCrunch | Michael Arrington

Peixe Urbano Founder: “Perhaps Groupon Thought It Was Fine to Arrive in Brazil With Fake Deals” [Video] 29 Jul 2010, 6:26 pm

Peixe Urbano means, in Portuguese, "Urban Fish". That's a fun fact. Here are a few more: Peixe Urbano is a Rio-based Groupon clone that's doing very nicely indeed by tailoring its service precisely to. […]

Source: TechCrunch | Sarah Lacy and Paul Carr

e-Reader Price War Could Slow - Sony Hints It Won't Play That Game 29 Jul 2010, 6:15 pm

We posted yesterday about the price war that's currently raging between Barnes & Noble, Amazon and Sony, makers of some of the top-selling e-readers in the U.S. Today a public relations representative. […]

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Jeff Bezos Discusses The Future Of The Kindle With Charlie Rose (Videos) 29 Jul 2010, 6:14 pm

Last night, Amazon unveiled the latest edition of the Kindle, which sports a better screen, slimmer profile, and — most important — a relatively affordable $139 pricetag for a Wifi only version. […]

Source: TechCrunch | Jason Kincaid

Vlado Herman Steps Up As New Yelp CFO 29 Jul 2010, 5:39 pm

Former Yelp VP of Finance/Administration Vlado Herman takes a step up the ladder and becomes, as of today, Yelp's Chief Financial Officer. The Yelp Blog introduces his promotion with an adorable poem. […]

Source: TechCrunch | Alexia Tsotsis

Copia Plans Low-Cost 7″ And 10″ Tablets As Well As E-Ink Devices 29 Jul 2010, 5:31 pm

Just a couple hours ago, news broke of the $99 Copia Wave5 e-reader, or tablet, or whatever you want to call a 5" LCD-based device focused on reading. That isn't the extent of the lineup, however: Cop. […]

Source: TechCrunch | Devin Coldewey

In April, Apple Ditched Google And Skyhook In Favor Of Its Own Location Databases 29 Jul 2010, 4:56 pm

As you're undoubtedly aware, location is one of the hottest fields out there right now. Startups, services, devices, and advertisers are all hovering around it. As you're also likely well aware, Apple. […]

Source: TechCrunch | MG Siegler

Researchers: Android Wallpaper App Shows “No Evidence Of Malicious Behavior” 29 Jul 2010, 4:50 pm

Yesterday, mobile security firm Lookout announced at the Black Hat security conference that it had discovered a seemingly benign wallpaper application for Android that had been downloaded millions of. […]

Source: TechCrunch | Jason Kincaid

Never Mind the Valley: Here's Toronto 29 Jul 2010, 4:35 pm

While not the political capital of Canada, Toronto is certainly the cultural and financial capital of the country. With over 5 million residents, Toronto is the largest city in Canada, sitting in a de. […]

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Google Adds Maps to Mobile Ads 29 Jul 2010, 4:21 pm

Earlier this year, Google added clickable phone numbers to its mobile ad offerings, making it easier for smartphone owners to connect with businesses when performing local searches. Today, the company. […]

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Google’s Latest Search Story Makes Having A Baby Seem Really Depressing 29 Jul 2010, 4:07 pm

Google's Search Stories campaign is meticulously engineering to be relatable and tug at your heartstrings. Their latest, "New Baby," portrays the "joys and costs" of parenting perhaps a little too wel. […]

Source: TechCrunch | Alexia Tsotsis

Po Bronson: “That’s why academics are so boring” [VIDEO] 29 Jul 2010, 3:47 pm

There are few more creative writers than the San Francisco-based Po Bronson . The author of four best-selling non-fiction books, two novels, a book of short stories and many articles for Newsweek, the. […]

Source: TechCrunch | Andrew Keen