Jolicloud switches from OS to cloud focus Jolicloud has dropped its netbook OS focus in favor of a new beta service. The new framework hopes to unify multiple cloud services, such as Dropbox, Facebook, iCloud, and narrower services like Flickr, Instagram, or Spotify. Once linked up, content will show up in a central feed. Content [...]
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Adobe Launches Carousel App and Photo Service for Mac and iOS
Posted by Gary on October 27, 2011
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Adobe has launched the Universal iOS app and Mac app for Carousel this evening. Carousel is Adobe’s cloud storage service that allows you to access your entire photo library from all your devices. Adobe® Carousel is the only photography solution that gives you access to your entire photo library from all your iPad, iPhone, and [...]
Memorial Service for Steve Jobs Brings Tributes from Family and Friends
Posted by Gary on October 18, 2011
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Memorial services for Steve Jobs continued over the weekend, with one arranged for family and friends at Stanford University’s Memorial Church drawing a number of high-profile personalities to celebrate Jobs’ life. According to The Wall Street Journal, the service included remarks from a number of Jobs’ family members, as well as close friend and Oracle [...]
FCC details Universal Service Fund switch to broadband
Posted by Gary on October 7, 2011
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FCC says USF becoming Connect America Fund The FCC on Thursday formally proposed the Connect America Fund, its long-promised switch of the Universal Service Fund. A gradual plan would reduce the discounts given to landline phones in favor of Internet access, including a 4G-focused Mobility Fund meant to cover roughly 100,000 miles of roads. The [...]
Netflix spins off its DVD-by-mail service as Qwikster
Posted by Gary on September 20, 2011
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By Katie Marsal Published: 11:30 AM EST (08:30 AM PST) Netflix CEO Reed Hastings sent a letter to subscribers on Monday, admitting he “messed up” and announcing that it would spin off its DVD and Blu-ray-based mailing business as a new service dubbed “Qwikster.” The company’s changes come in response to a subscriber backlash that [...]
S.F. subway muzzles cell service during protest
Posted by Gary on August 13, 2011
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Anonymous flyer for anti-BART campaign following cell service suspension. (Credit: Anonymous) The operators of the Bay Area Rapid Transit subway system temporarily shut down cell service last night in four downtown San Francisco stations to interfere with a protest over a shooting by a BART police officer, a spokesman for the system said today. “BART [...]
Agreements not yet in place for Apple to launch cloud movie service
Posted by Gary on August 9, 2011
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By Sam Oliver Apple is not prepared to launch its in-the-works cloud-based movie streaming and re-downloading service, as licensing agreements with a number of major Hollywood studios have reportedly not yet been secured. At least four of the top six film studios have not yet reached the appropriate licensing agreements with Apple, multiple sources reportedly [...]
Apple’s ‘iTunes Replay’ Service Not Coming Soon, and No Netflix Competitor Either
Posted by Gary on August 8, 2011
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Apple’s rumored iTunes Replay service is still “a ways off”, CNet reports. According to the publication’s sources, Apple has yet to sign the required cloud agreements for feature films with at least four of the top six film studies. Apple reportedly started pursuing these agreements earlier in the year, but sources say the negotiations “could [...]