Thursday, October 4, 2012

Iran Opens access to Gmail, but promises its own service

On Monday (1st), Iran's government has decided to open Gmail in the country. The change in attitude was clear: according to a member of the Iranian ministry of telecommunications, blocking the Google email service was a result of "involuntary attempt to censor YouTube", which by the way is still blocked.

Microsoft thinking about buying Rdio

One of the rumors pointed this Wednesday with respect to Microsoft and a possible acquisition of the company Rdio, responsible for the same service that gives you access to a bunch of songs via streaming from pay monthly for it. In Brazil the service was named Hi Rdio, an obvious naming rights agreement with Brazilian operator.

Wednesday, October 3, 2012

Facebook allows you to buy and send gifts through social networking

Buying gifts on the internet is usually easy if you have the recipient's address.  Something great was Announced by Facebook today, especially developed for the immediate purchase of gifts for other people in the social network. The user chooses the item, confirm payment and pick the friend. Across the screen, this friend full delivery information.

Google Ends AdSense for Feeds and simplifies other services

Here's some news that may annoy bloggers: Google decided to close the AdSense for Feeds program, which helped webmasters to earn a few cents for the placement of ads in their RSS feeds. It's another blow to FeedBurner feeds publishing service launched in 2004 by Dick Costolo, Twitter's current CEO.

Dell Solution Center solves your IT problems

Nowadays, to maintain a competitive business, you must invest in modern applications that require high-performance solutions.

How people take Facebook seriously?

I am not of those fervent fans of social networks. Use sparingly. I know they are useful and interesting, I grew up professionally with them, give talks about. But I also know that they are time sinks. And my day is usually pretty full.

World does not need another MS Paint: CEO of Evernote

Phil Libin, CEO of Evernote  says "We received feedback,  we do not think the world needs another Paint".

Sharp begins to produce Full HD screen for smartphones

\The Japanese Sharp announced on Monday  the start of mass production of a 5-inch screen with full HD resolution designed specifically for smartphones. According to the company, the production model will be launched "this month."