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Minimal Apps From Muji
Design nerds were excited this week to find that Muji mobile apps are now featured on the landing page of their website. Personally, I’m very excited to see what the minimalist Japanese store has come up with. The apps are clean and stylish, living up to Muji’s reputation as a leader in minimalist aesthetic. For thoseRead more..
With New PayPal Apps, Digital Merchants Rejoice
At the San Francisco PayPal developer’s conference last week, PayPal released an apps platform with a fully integrated set of small business buyer, and seller tools embedded right onto the PayPal site. PayPal Apps will now allow developers to ship SaaS applications directly to the PayPal website, which will enhance PayPal’s services. It’s similar inRead more..
Android’s Newest version: Froyo 2.2
Android users can have very different mobile experiences depending on their platform version. Many people haven’t been able to use Android 2.2 (also known as Froyo), since some Android devices don’t support it, or the company that makes their handset doesn’t offer it yet. If you think it’s not important to have the latest andRead more..
Microsoft announces “the next generation in cloud productivity”
On Tuesday Microsoft announced the debut of Office 365, which will be a combination of the online versions of Office, SharePoint, Exchange and Lync. The Redmond giant has launched a beta release of the cloud-based Office suite in 13 countries. They’re branding this new product as the “next generation in cloud productivity”. What does thisRead more..
Loads of choices with Windows Phone 7
Windows has finally announced launch dates for nine new WP7 handsets. Despite the name, the new Windows 7 phones are more than Microsoft’s desktop OS simply jammed onto a handset (an often-stated and apt criticism of the unpopular Windows Mobile). Some models will be available in European and Asian markets by October 21st, and byRead more..
Cisco’s Umi announced, overshadowed by Logitech GoogleTV goodness.
As previously rumored, Cisco has now announced its new telepresence product, called “Umi”. Although it has great specs and some interesting features, the price point seems a bit high when compared to other new options on the market. Umi has high definition output and its 1080p HD camera boasts the latest bells and whistles. VideosRead more..
New Blackberry Torch 9800 mobile phone with touchscreen and slideout keyboard
Glad to see RIM (Research In Motion) the makers of the Blackberry releasing a new phone. It’s titled the Torch 9800 available on Aug. 12th on AT&T for $199.00 w/2 yr contract! I have always been a fan of the Blackberry form-factor and it’s hyper-focus on the business user! My business partner Nicole, is aRead more..
Techies to the rescue with Oil Reporter mobile app!
Until recently, when a disaster happened you would typically think about physical actions and volunteerism that would be necessary, in other words on-the-ground human capital resources. That traditional thought process is rapidly changing due to organizations like Crisis Commons and the many, many software developers who are lending their expertise to assist in creating veryRead more..
White House launches iPhone app
It’s official the White House has an iPhone app! I installed the app 1st thing this morning to see its features etc… The app is free and has no advertising associated with it. I’ve placed calls into my White House contacts to schedule an interview with the app developers. The app has a very cleanRead more..
Gov. O’Malley announces Cyber Security plan!
Cybersecurity was a hot term yesterday as Gov. O’Malley released a new Cyber Security report for Maryland entitled “CyberMaryland” (see below for the link). The report was promoted as the first comprehensive inventory of any state’s cybersecurity assets. The report was put together by the Dept. of Business and Economic Development. I credit DBED SecretaryRead more..
