Archive for July, 2011
Debt fight could bring more broadband airwaves
One current plan would direct the FCC to auction off highly valuable radio spectrum to wireless carriers desperate for more airwaves.
Twitter users can expect to see more prominent ads
Twitter is pushing promoted tweets to the top of people’s feeds in a move to boost advertising.
Google offers ’2-step verification’ to users
The search giant announced it is offering “2-step verification,” a feature it says makes it more difficult to hack into your account.
Google’s Android gains larger share of smartphone market; Apple top manufacturer
Google has gained a larger share of the smartphone market, according to new data from Nielsen.
Google+ traffic falls as users spend less time on site
After a running start, Google+’s growth may be slowing down a bit. A report from Experian Hitwise found both traffic and users’ average time …
Nintendo drops price of 3DS to $170
Nintendo is cutting prices on their 3DS by $80 in an effort to spark interest in the slow-moving handheld.
Hulu valuation faces risks from networks
Hulu, the online video service, is being pursued for acquisition by several would-be suitors, including Google, Apple and Yahoo.