Mobile Payments Still Slow to Catch on in U.S.
Posted by PCWorld
Even if the next iPhone has a mobile wallet app and a Near Field Communication chip inside, don't expect contactless payments to suddenly explode in the U.S[...]
Continue ReadingMiniDates Schedules Real-Life (Legitimately) Blind Dates For You
Posted by TechCrunch
Traditionally, dating sites like eHarmony and OkCupid follow the same format. You input your info, browse through all the thumbnails accompanied by A/S/L, and send out a barrage of flirty messages. Then you wait. Maybe you’re hit with some match-type options, but for the most part it’s a lot of browsing/messaging. But a new crop of online dating services have found interesting ways to approach the space, not least of all MiniDates – Time2Meet.
MiniDates joins Cheek’d and Coffee Meets Bagel in pushing a real-life connection much harder than a virtual one, by simply scheduling dates (or MiniDates) for you based on your schedule and suitor preferences. No messaging, no b[...]
Continue ReadingMiniDates joins Cheek’d and Coffee Meets Bagel in pushing a real-life connection much harder than a virtual one, by simply scheduling dates (or MiniDates) for you based on your schedule and suitor preferences. No messaging, no b[...]
Flipboard Officially Opens Up Their Android Beta To Interested Testers
Posted by TechCrunch
Well, that was quick. The news of an impending Flipboard Android beta only began making the rounds earlier this morning, and now the Flipboard team has opened up the beta process to anyone interested in taking the plunge.
Users interested in taking the pre-release version of the app for a spin can mosey over to Flipboard’s Android landing page, where they can sign up for the beta and wait patiently to receive a download link in their inbox. The confirmation email mentions that the waiting period could stretch up to 24 hours, though we’re hearing that plenty of people are receiving their download links without too much of a delay.
I managed to get the new version of the app up and[...]
Continue ReadingUsers interested in taking the pre-release version of the app for a spin can mosey over to Flipboard’s Android landing page, where they can sign up for the beta and wait patiently to receive a download link in their inbox. The confirmation email mentions that the waiting period could stretch up to 24 hours, though we’re hearing that plenty of people are receiving their download links without too much of a delay.
I managed to get the new version of the app up and[...]
Patent investor Nathan Myhrvold is okay with being unpopular, dammit
Posted by VentureBeat
Intellectual Ventures founder and chief executive Nathan Myhrvold doesn’t need you to like him.
“I’m okay with not being popular. I never was a popular kid in my class, and I’m not a popular kid in this class,” he said, referring to the crowd at All Things Digital 2012. “If I want popularity, I go to a chef’s convention. I won two James Beard awards last week, dammit.”
Myhrvold was feeling the pressure after half an hour of questioning by ATD host Walt Mossberg and by audience questions aimed at getting him to justify Intellectual Ventures’ habit of acquiring patents, licensing them, and suing companies that appear to be infringing on tho[...]
Continue Reading“I’m okay with not being popular. I never was a popular kid in my class, and I’m not a popular kid in this class,” he said, referring to the crowd at All Things Digital 2012. “If I want popularity, I go to a chef’s convention. I won two James Beard awards last week, dammit.”
Myhrvold was feeling the pressure after half an hour of questioning by ATD host Walt Mossberg and by audience questions aimed at getting him to justify Intellectual Ventures’ habit of acquiring patents, licensing them, and suing companies that appear to be infringing on tho[...]
Microsoft rolls out Office 365 for Government, notes privacy concerns
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Not only is Microsoft serious about the cloud, but it’s also serious about keeping its customers in the government happy. acknowledges
Today the company announced a new version of its cloud-based document software suite Office 365 for Government. Essentially, government version does everything its consumer counterpart does, including Exchange, Lync, SharePoint, Office Professional Plus, and more.
“We also know that security and privacy play a big role in any decision to move to the cloud,” Microsoft wrote in a blog post announcing the new version. “Today, Office 365 supports the most rigorous global and regional standards such as ISO 27001, SAS70 Type II, EU Safe Harb[...]
Continue ReadingToday the company announced a new version of its cloud-based document software suite Office 365 for Government. Essentially, government version does everything its consumer counterpart does, including Exchange, Lync, SharePoint, Office Professional Plus, and more.
“We also know that security and privacy play a big role in any decision to move to the cloud,” Microsoft wrote in a blog post announcing the new version. “Today, Office 365 supports the most rigorous global and regional standards such as ISO 27001, SAS70 Type II, EU Safe Harb[...]
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