Archive for October, 2011
Nike SportWatch works well in cities
You won’t have to wait 15 minutes for a GPS signal with the Nike SportWatch.
Social media presents opportunities, dilemmas for retailers
Companies are using social media to promote products and handle customer relations.
YouTube launching 100 new channels
YouTube steps into original programming with content creators including Madonna, Shaq.
Pentax Q camera is as small as can be
The Pentax Q is one of several new mirrorless systems launching this year.
Pinterest stands out in crowded social media field
Users can post, or ‘pin,’ things they like on Pinterest.
Experts differ on Klout’s clout
Popular social media “influence” firm Klout, took some knocks this week from folks angry about its changes.
‘Suspicious events’ with satellite confirmed
One of NASA’s Earth observation satellites was hacked twice in 2008, the space agency has confirmed.
Google announces new version of Google TV
The search giant launched version 1.0 last year to unfavorable reviews.
Netflix CEO reflects on recent stumbles
Entrepreneurs can’t be afraid to move fast on opportunites, CEO Reed Hastings says.
Lions, tigers, big cats may face extinction in 20 years
Wild lions, tigers and other big cats face extinction within two decades, say conservation scientists, who are urging efforts to save them.