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05 Jan 2010 09:44

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Biz, Tech: Apple spends big bucks to follow Google’s mobile ad dreams

  • $350 million amount Apple agreed to spend on Quattro Wireless, a mobile ad firm, just last night
  • $750 million amount Google agreed to spend on AdMob, another mobile ad firm, in November source

13 Dec 2009 11:21

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Tech: Poll: Google’s possibly game-changing Nexus One phones


  • Reports yesterday suggested that Google’s been working on a new phone, called the “Nexus One.” Beyond being built on an Android base, it’s reported to have a very basic feature which could be a game-changer: It’s an unlocked cell phone. Which means that people can use it on any carrier they want, with no contracts. Do you think this is enough to stand out in the market? Vote above. source

18 Nov 2009 21:57

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Tech: AT&T doesn’t win their Verizon lawsuit, hits back with the Frat Pack

  • So, as you might’ve guessed, AT&T’s lawsuit against Verizon went nowhere today – the company whose name starts with a V gets to continue to run their ads. But that’s oh-kay, because they got Luke Wilson. Hi Luke! How’s Owen?source

03 Nov 2009 20:02

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22 Oct 2009 22:09

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Tech: It only took twenty years for near-complete cell phone adoption

  • 85% of Americans have cell phones; it’s not higher? source

22 Jun 2009 10:35

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Biz, Tech: Latest scourge of productive business meetings: BlackBerries

  • You’ll have half the participants BlackBerrying each other as a submeeting, with a running commentary on the primary meeting. BlackBerrys have become like cartoon thought bubbles.
  • Philippe Reines • Senior adviser to Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton, on how BlackBerries have taken over meetings in his neck of the woods. Despite them being banned some places, in others, they’re used everywhere. And government isn’t alone. Business meetings have become textathons and potential clients have been caught playing games on iPhones. Personally, we haven’t heard a word you said because we’re busy playing Tetris. But just to spite you further, we’re playing it on a Game Boy, just so you know we’re ignoring you. • source

01 Apr 2009 10:21

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Tech: So, Blackberry has a new app store – just like Apple!

You know, Blackberries are popular, too. Why the heck not? Good going, Research in Motion! source