Monthly Archives: August 2011
iOS 5 Beta 7 Is Out [Ios]
The next OTA update for iOS 5 is out for developers. It's gotta be close to done now. We'll know shortly what kind of goodies it has in store. [9to5 Mac] More »
Apple seeds iOS 5 beta 7, iTunes 10.5 beta 7, Xcode 4.2 beta 7 to developers (full change log)
Apple has just released iOS 5 beta 7 to developers as an over-the-air update. iOS 5 includes new features like Notification Center, Twitter integration, Newsstand, and iCloud support. The software update will become publicly available this fall, likely alongside the new iPhone lineup in early October. Apple has released iTunes 10.5 beta 7 and Xcode [...]
Microsoft’s Interpretation Of “No Compromise” Is The Definition Of “Compromise”
On one hand, you have to give Windows chief Steven Sinofsky some credit, he's being very open, proactive, and engaged leading up to Microsoft's unveiling of Windows 8. And that's great. But on the other hand, you have to wonder if he's in the process of burying himself in a very big hole.
Over the past couple of days, the Internet has let out a collective "gasp" at the sight of the new Windows Explorer. So today, Sinofsky has responded with his own thoughts about the design of Windows 8. The theme he wants his post to have is very clear: "no compromise" — he says it four separate times. Unfortunately, the theme that actually comes across is the exact opposite.
Twitter Will Start Showing Ads From Companies You’re Not Following [Twitter]
Late last month, Twitter made an obvious choice by putting ads from companies we follow into our feeds. Good! Now they've taken it one step further by allowing ads from brands we don't follow to slip t...
Mobile TV And Video Platform MobiTV Files For $75 Million IPO
Mobile TV and video platform MobiTV has filed its S-1 with the SEC this afternoon. In the public offering, MobiTV plans to raise as much as $75 million.
For background, MobiTV was founded in 1999 and was one of the pioneers in bringing live and on-demand TV to mobile devices. The company boasts partnerships with a number of carriers and content providers such as NBC, ESPN, Disney, CBS, Warner Music and more. And MobiTV has raised approximately $115 million from a wide range of investors, including Menlo Ventures, Redpoint Ventures, Adobe Ventures and Hearst Ventures.
The New Essential Apps August 2011 [Apps]
iPhones. iPads. Android. Windows Phone 7. We've updated all of our essential apps lists to include a few forgotten favorites, some long awaited arrivals and, as always, even more amazing apps. Check th...
Game Closure Quietly Raises Seed Round From SV Angel, Yuri Milner, Greylock, And More
We first covered Game Closure this spring when it opened its private beta to the world to test out its new cross-platform HTML5 game engine and SDK. The startup has since gone on to work with multiple private and public partners to bring cross-platform, multiplayer HTML5 games to the App Store, Android Marketplace, Facebook, and beyond. According to Game Closure Co-founder and CEO Michael Carter, the startup has also attracted interest in its technology from game studios involved in the Project Spartan launch and expects activity to ramp up after project details are (expected to be) announced at F8 next month.
Give Your Lady The Gift Of Glowing Power With The iNecklace
It's iconic. That soft, pulsating light emanating from the button that controls life and death. Press it when it's glowing and creativity flows. Turn it off and a little bit of your inner child dies. The iNecklace allows the wearer to capture that sense of control and wear it around the neck as a status of power. There's nothing else like it. (this is where you, the commenter will jump to the comments and link to something identical)
