How Google can beat Facebook at social
The rumors that Google is creating a Facebook competitor called Google.Me have not been denied. But does Google have to change its own persona to create a social network that can rival the world’s largest?
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Archive for July 5th, 2010
Fujitsu to let developers test software for free: report (Reuters)
Reuters – In an effort to boost sales of its low-priced supercomputers, Fujitsu Ltd will allow software developers to run their programs on its hardware free of charge so that they can examine performance, the Nikkei business daily reported.
Lenovo: Apple losing out in China
Chairman of the Hong Kong-based PC maker blames Steve Jobs, saying he has a “bad temper,” according to a Financial Times report.
Google Voice’s Skype competitor leaked? Unlikely
TechCrunch got their hands on a copy of what could become the Google Voice desktop app. But the prevailing understanding positions VoIP as a Web-based service.
SK Telecom in Talks to Offer iPhone, iPad in Korea
SK Telecom chief, Man-won Jung, said the company is in talks with Apple regarding iPhone and iPad distribution, according to this Wall Street Journal report.
MeCanto, Psonar offer free online music lockers
MeCanto lets you upload your entire music library, then stream it to your Android or Symbian S60 phone. Psonar gives you backup and lets you upload and download content to and from your mobile phones.
Dev aims to get Flash running on iPad
A new application called Frash is now in development that may allow iPad owners to run Flash, through the mobile Safari browser, from their tablet device.
Mystery Caller: iPhone 4 alternatives
Mystery Caller likes the look of iPhone 4, but doesn’t want to shell out megabucks Will the networks be able to offer a decent alternative without breaking the bank?
Mystery Shopper: Dudley
Mystery Shopper is interested in the new iPhone 4 and the costs of upgrading early, data limits, tariffs and staff thoughts. Will it be as good as the hype suggests?
Road Trip Pic of the Day, 7/5: What is this?
If you know what this is and where it is located, you could win a prize in the CNET Road Trip Picture of the Day challenge.