Archive for June, 2011

Facebook May Unveil New Video Chat Feature, Countering Google+

Posted on June 30th, 2011 by Tyson Mighell

Rumors have been circulating that Skype Limited is working with Facebook to develop an in-browser video-chat platform based off of Skype. The rumors follow an announcement on June 29 by Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg that the company plans on unveiling something “awesome” next week, according to a report from Reuters. Technology media publication TechCrunch, claims [...]

New Samsung MicroSD Memory Card With 4x Faster Speed Than Others

Posted on June 30th, 2011 by Bethany McGrath

The HP TouchPad May Suck, but Here’s How It Can Be Redeemed

Posted on June 29th, 2011 by Tyson Mighell

The hyped HP TouchPad is out and the verdict is in: The would-be competitor to the Apple (APPL) iPad is mediocre at best. Lucky for HP, the critics liked the device, but hated the software. It’s not too late for the TouchPad to do well, especially if HP fixes a few things immediately. On the [...]

News Corp sells Myspace at bargain price

Posted on June 29th, 2011 by Natalie Bourne

News Corp has sold Myspace for US$35 million, a fraction of what it paid for the once-hot social media site even as a new generation of Web-based start-ups is enjoying sky-high valuations. Advertising company Specific Media will team with the singer Justin Timberlake to acquire Myspace in a deal that caps a tumultuous period of [...]