Tools Sencha Likes IE10: A Native Apps Library for JS is Coming The big question among Web developers has been whether browser and platform makers are simply leveraging HTML5 as an open-ended means to a closed end: specifically, as a standard language for producing native apps for multiple platforms, as opposed to a single, cross-platform app that plays for all. That question may very soon be rendered moot… Hack Scott M. Fulton View comments
Music Streaming Music Services Reduce Piracy It might be a decade late, but it appears as though the music industry may have found the antidote to the digital piracy it claims has ravaged its revenues for so long. New research into Swedish music consumption indicates that the public launch of Spotify in that country has led to a 25% reduction in the illegal downloading of songs and albums… Play John Paul Titlow View comments
Product Reviews Thoora Launches Android Tablet App Thoora, your robot buddy for exploring and sharing topics on the Web, is coming to Android tablets, and maybe even to your new Kindle Fire. Thoora's new app, optimized for Android 3.0, is available in the Android Market now for free. The team plans to submit to the Amazon Appstore after testing on a Kindle Fire, and an iPad version and smartphone… Jon Mitchell View comments
Data Services Google Analytics Goes Real Time Google Analytics, the super dominant free web analytics platform, has to date offered analytics that were roughly 24 hours behind. The wait to stop waiting has come to an end and today the company announced that Google Analytics is now rolling out real-time reporting to its users. Update: Just when you thought that was a big deal, Google… Marshall Kirkpatrick View comments
Announcements New Presentation Services From Zoho and Snap We have written earlier about ways to dress up your PowerPoints with Zurb's Reel and Arctic Fox. There are several other players getting into the game with presentation apps and add-ons that go beyond just making your slides more attractive. New this week are tools from Zoho.com, and Trivantis' Snap by Lectora. David Strom View comments