Internet / Social Media
EBay Tests Same-Day Delivery with Big Retailers
EBay Inc is testing a same-day delivery service with big retailers including Target Corp, Best Buy Co and Toys "R" Us Inc, as the world's largest online marketplace steps up competition with rival Amazon.com Inc.
more headlines
Apple Won't Include Youtube App in New Mobile Software
Apple Inc's new version of its iPhone and iPad software will not include a pre-loaded app for Google Inc's popular video website, YouTube, Apple said on Monday.
Reuters Twitter Account Hacked, False Tweets About Syria Sent
Reuters News said one of its Twitter accounts was hacked on Sunday and false tweets were posted, mainly related to the current armed struggle in Syria.
Facebook or Babybook? How About a Cat? Unbaby.me Plug-in Replaces Baby Pics with Cat Pics
Most people find babies adorable, but in many cases new parents are so obsessed with their offspring that it's all they think about, talk about, and post about. And while you may find babies cute, you may also grow tired of seeing your Facebook news feed dominated by pictures of babies. Luckily, now there is a solution to this baby-mania: a new service called Unbaby.me.
EA vs. Zynga – Game On! 'The Ville' Blatantly Copied 'The Sims Social'
Electronic Arts (EA), the United States' second-largest videogame maker, has filed a lawsuit against Zynga on Friday, Aug. 3, claiming the company's "The Ville" game infringed copyrights for EA's "The Sims Social" game.
Outlook.com vs Gmail: Clean, Clutter Free, and Modern vs Old
Outlook.com is here now for everyone to try. It is Microsoft's latest effort in trying to compete with Google along with making the Metro user interface seen everywhere on every product and services. One thing you will notice is how clutter free and cleaner Outlook looks when compared to other services such as Gmail, we know many of you might not take a liking to that, but it is true. Outlook.com makes a big deal about Social Networks with the addition of Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn, and ...
Analysis: Why Twitter Apologized over NBC Olympics Flap
The microblogging site Twitter has been so abuzz about NBC's tape-delayed coverage of the Olympics that the #nbcfail hashtag was created last week as a way to consolidate criticism of the network.
Reuters Blogging Platform Hacked, False Syria Blog Posted
Thomson Reuters said the blogging platform of the Reuters News website was compromised on Friday and a false posting purporting to carry an interview with a Syrian rebel leader was illegally posted on a Reuters' journalist's blog.
Outlook.com Sees 1 Million Users Sign Up In First 6 Hours
It would appear Microsoft is gaining early success with Outlook.com if the early numbers are to be believed. Since making its way to the public, Microsoft's Outlook.com email service saw 1 million users signing up in the first 6 hours, probably more than what Microsoft was expecting. This goes to show the influence Microsoft still has in the tech world, and it will continue for a long time with this heavy focus on Metro.
Rovi Signs Patent Licensing Pact with Google
Rovi Corp signed an agreement with Google Inc to allow the technology giant to use its interactive program guide patent portfolio for set-top boxes, sending its shares up 4 percent in premarket trade.
Google Acquires Wildfire to Boost Social Media Presence: The Essential Details
News is spreading like "Wildfire" that Google is all set to galvanize its social media presence. Google Inc. said on Tuesday July 30, that it had acquired Wildfire, a start-up social marketing firm. The acquisition is expected to help Google boost its presence in the social media market.
Amazon Launches Instant Video App for Apple's iPad
Amazon.com Inc launched a video application for Apple Inc's iPad on Wednesday, the latest effort by the world's largest retailer to get its digital content on as many gadgets as possible.
Dropbox Accounts Hacked, but Safe Now – New Security Features En Route
A couple of weeks ago, a few hundred Dropbox users started to report that they were receiving lots of spam e-mails to do with gambling, online casinos, and what not. Dropbox investigated these attacks with the help of a third-party company and it has now given the first update on the progress: some accounts were indeed hacked. Giving a clean chit to the current issue, Dropbox assured users that increased security features to counter further issues were en route.
