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Friday, 30th July 2010

Tests Confirm "Death Grip" Unique to iPhone 4, Consulting Firm Says

International management, I.T. consulting and technology firm PA Consulting Group claims that the so-called "iPhone death grip" (the method of holding the iPhone 4 to degrade antenna performance) is a problem unique to the new iPhone. After performing tests, the firm confirms that the phone's wireless performance was generally in the same range…

Mobile Sarah Perez comments

To Block or Not to Block Facebook and Social Media in the Workplace

In Cisco's Mid-Year Security Report, the company cites research finding that 50% of end users admitted to accessing social media tools at work, in spite of company rules, at least once a week. Another 27% have changed the settings on a company device to access prohibited sites or applications. The report notes the security risks, and potential for…

Enterprise Klint Finley comments

Apple Patents Travel, Hotel and Fashion Applications

Three new patent applications that just became public on the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) website reveal that Apple is now patenting ideas for mobile applications. Specifically, these patents applications describe iPhone apps that would aid in making travel arrangements, booking hotels and shopping. The patent applications were…

Sarah Perez comments

Google Earth Shows Real-Time Weather

While we certainly don't expect you'll begin planning your days around the new feature, Google has added a new layer to Google Earth that makes it feel even more like you're taking a live, real-time look at the earth from a satellite above - real-time weather. Just added to the latest version of Google Earth, the feature offers a live view of…

Mike Melanson comments

Thursday, 29th July 2010

Cloud Computing

What E.T., Facebook and Social Currencies Have in Common with the Cloud

There is this concept of virtual currency in the cloud that we explored back in May. It came from IBM and its use of tokens as a virtual currency for customers to use software in the cloud. The concept draws on the fundamental belief communities work in a social manner. Each member of the community participates through the exchange of currency…

Alex Williams comments

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