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<pubDate>Mon, 16 May 2011 07:10:27 +0000</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Cool iPad apps for toddlers]]></title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 16 May 2011 07:10:27 +0000</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[(Credit:Disney Digital Books)TheiPad 2 may be new to my household, but iOS devices are not. My son has always been fascinated with myiPod Touch, as well as my Android devices. When he was a newborn, watching Danity Kane music videos on my iPod Touch would soothe him when he was cranky. Fast forward to age 3, and the iPad 2 with its 9.7-inch display has become his device of choice. Cool iPad apps for toddlers (images) Often, CNET Senior Editor Scott Stein and I have &quot;daddy discussions&quot; about our sons--they're both pretty close in age (3 and 2.5). Of course, this led to the inevitable, &quot;Do you let your son use your iPad 2&quot; question. The answer, of course, is yes--although how much depends on who you are. Both of us have kids who already ask for the iPad by name.Above is our list of our kids' 10 favorite iPad apps. Have any favorites we missed And how do you feel about kids using iPads Please feel free to comment and add your own suggestions. We hope your kids will enjoy them as much as ours do.<br/><br/>0 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Amazon considering free Kindles for Prime members]]></title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 08 Mar 2011 08:11:02 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>josie21</dc:creator>
<category>Marketing and advertising</category>
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<description><![CDATA[(Credit:Amazon.com)There are more rumors fluttering around Seattle that at some point, likely the holiday season of 2011, Amazon will start giving away its Kindle e-book reader for free, likely to select (as in Prime) members. And as the e-book market expands, the possibility is looking more and more likely.Amazon doesn't make much money on the Kindle e-book reading device. And it's not supposed to' the hardware is a loss-leader that allows mobile access to--and binds customers to--Amazon's e-books store. It's a way for Amazon to say that, yes, its e-books really can replace dead tree editions. If Amazon was betting on its hardware, it wouldn't have Kindle apps for theiPad,iPhone, and other devices. The money, as far as Amazon is concerned, is in selling books. The Kindle hardware is simply a conduit for this. It's the metaphorical chip to the e-book dip.GeekWire, a new Seattle-based tech gossip and business site, talked to venture capitalist Scott Jacobson, who gave a list of reasons why Kindle would likely make this move. They include the aforementioned lock-them-in-with-free argument, as well as the relatively low cost nature of the e-ink devices, the need to develop the rather new market, Amazon's history of embracing &quot;free,&quot; and the simple fact that Amazon can afford it.Another key element is that Kindle owners, according to Amazon's own metrics, buy more books than non-Kindle owners. Those are the customers that Amazon not only wants to keep happy--they're the customers that Amazon wants to create and encourage. In addition, those who tend to be early adopters and the tech-savvy have already done a fair job of adopting to the new digital book format. But to really make the e-book expand past these readers, Amazon needs to reach out to those who won't pay $140 for a new (to them) technology. Giving away the Kindle hardware, which we first heard about a year ago, is a way to do this that makes sense.<br/><br/>0 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Google shows off Web-based fractal explorer]]></title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 02 Feb 2011 08:10:25 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>josie21</dc:creator>
<category>Mobile &amp; Electronics</category>
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<description><![CDATA[There was a day when exploring that famed fractal, the Mandelbrot set, took a supercomputer. Now Google has created a Web application that--while not the highest-performing or most subtly-shaded rendering of this surreal mathematical landscape--shows the browser can now outdo the supercomputers of yore.The Julia Map project uses a newer Web standard called Web Workers that lets the browser perform background processing tasks in parallel with the more ordinary user-interface chore in the forefront of a browser's thoughts, so to speak.The Mandelbrot set is a close relative of another fractal called the Julia set' Google's application will show various incarnations of either. The application uses the Web programming language of JavaScript to do the actual number crunching.The application also uses HTML5's Canvas for 2D drawing and the Google Maps interface to control zooming and panning, programmer Daniel Wolf said in a blog post this week.&quot;Each pixel requires the computation of a series of numbers and a measurement of the convergence or divergence of the series. Each image usually consists of millions of numbers. Modern browsers have optimized JavaScript execution up to a point where it is now possible to render fractals like the Julia sets in a few seconds,&quot; the site's HTML code says. Web applications are all the rage as programmers seek to advance what browsers can do--Microsoft's IE9 Test Drive site, for example. But many advanced Web apps are demos more than actual useful apps. Mozilla's Web game contest, though, provides some examples of apps the average person might find more compelling.Corrected 10:07 a.m. PTto detail the relationship between the Julia and Mandelbrot sets.A view of the Mandelbrot set through Google&amp;39's Web application.(Credit:screenshot by Stephen Shankland/CNET)<br/><br/>0 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Sony Ericsson eyes fresh Android start in 2011]]></title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 12 Jan 2011 08:10:21 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>josie21</dc:creator>
<category>Technology</category>
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<description><![CDATA[The fresh start begins for Sony Ericsson with the Xperia Arc(Credit:Kent German/CNET)Like many of you, I've watched the rumors of a PlayStation Phone spread across the Internet over the last few weeks. After a so-so 2010 for Sony Ericsson, this is exactly the type of device that could cement Sony Ericsson as a top Android contender. That is, if they get it right. Ask any Android enthusiast about last year's Xperia X10 and you'll likely hear gripes about how badly the company missed the boat. Once expected to be one of the premier Android phones on the market, the Xperia X10 arrived with muted fanfare. Though eventually it was successful at a couple of carriers around the world, it never took off in the United States, even though it landed at AT&amp;T.  What was the primary reason for this missed opportunity Outdated software, of course. Even with its 1GHz processor, 4-inch screen, and 8.1-megapixel camera, the phone was hampered by Android 1.6. That inability to run many of today's better applications turned many potential consumers away. And even now, as some Android handsets are getting 2.2 or even 2.3, Sony Ericsson is just pushing Android 2.1 out to various regions. Thankfully, however, the future looks much brighter.As of right now, thePlayStation should come branded under the Xperia umbrella, possibly carrying the Xperia Play moniker. Although branding it specifically as the PlayStation Phone could be a better move, it will be easier for the company to fold it into the Sony Ericsson portfolio. What's more, listing it with the Xperia name ties it to its other efforts, notably the new Xperia Arc. Ironically, the Xperia Arc was the only Android 2.3 phone I could find on the floor ofCES. Not only does it offer sexy hardware, but also it's running the absolute latest version of Android. Speaking with various members of the Sony Ericsson team, I found them to be very optimistic about it and other unannounced devices. I got the sense that they knew 2011 would be a mulligan of sorts, allowing for a fresh start.Pocket-Lint recently spent time talking with Sony Ericsson and found that company reps were brutally honest about their early efforts. As it turns out, they underestimated the value users would place on Android, and not necessarily the hardware. After starting with the X10 all the way back in 2008, they realized over the next two years that the industry would move much more quickly than anticipated. As Steve Walker, current global head of marketing, advises, the company learned &quot;a huge amount last year&quot; and plan to apply these lessons moving forward. What's more, Sony Ericsson can continue to focus on beautiful and powerful hardware. Even with its antiquated software, you'd be hard-pressed to deny the sexiness of the X10. And as we see with the Xperia Arc, the company plans to continue with the sleek, sophisticated-looking devices.Recently uncovered information suggests the company has also filed for trademarks and Web domains under Xperia Neo and Xperia Duo. Not counting the rumored PlayStation Phone, we may soon be treated to a few announcements at next month's Mobile World Congress. As Sony Ericsson tells it, there will be &quot;many&quot; devices be unveiled over the course of the next year. I'm willing to forgive Sony Ericsson for the false start, are you<br/><br/>0 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[CES: Hands-on with the Taser shotgun]]></title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 10 Jan 2011 08:10:31 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>josie21</dc:creator>
<category>Technology</category>
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<description><![CDATA[You can put the Taser cartridge in either the company&amp;39's yellow shotgun or a normal one.(Credit:Crave UK)LAS VEGAS--Taser International is aCES regular. This year, the company's staff was at the trade show in force, demonstrating its new technology and offering to fry anyone crazy enough to volunteer. The highlight of its new range is a shotgun with self-contained bullets of electrical agony. As ludicrous as Tasers are, we can't help but be drawn to the bright yellow guns and incredible electrical power. Most incredible is the Taser X12 shotgun, which can fire a projectile up to 82 feet--most Tasers can only be used from about 16 feet meters away--and doesn't have wires attached to the gun itself. The cartridge is entirely self-contained, has little fold-out wings that keep it stable in flight, and is designed to puncture the target's skin to deliver its electrical punch.Read more of &quot;Hands-on with the Taser shotgun, and other non-lethal fun,&quot; and see more photos, at Crave UK. <br/><br/>0 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Foursquare grew 3400% in 2010]]></title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 30 Nov -001 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>josie21</dc:creator>
<category>Latest News</category>
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<description><![CDATA[Popular mobile check-in application Foursquare today announced that it grew 3400% in 2010. The company now stands at 6 million users.Other interesting stats include more than 381 million total check-ins accounting for every country (including North Korea) as well as a check-in from space. California also appears to have the most fit Foursquare users, being the top state for gym check-ins.Foursquare has shown no signs of slowing down. Reports surfacing today claim that the company is looking for its next round of funding at a valuation of $250 million, which would equate to around $40 million in funds if you consider its last $21 million round was at a valuation of $120 million.Foursquare, based in New York City and founded in 2009 currently has more than40  employees in its hometown and a new engineering office ita4a4s opening in  San Francisco.Next Story: The great white iPhone 4 hunt to end soon Previous Story: Groupon and Foursquare founders: we didn&amp;'t sell out because we&amp;'re not donePrintEmailTwitterFacebookGoogle BuzzLinkedIn      DiggStumbleUponRedditDeliciousGoogleMore&amp;8230'          Tags: check-in, funding, growth, infographic, location based services, location-basedCompanies: Foursquare          Tags: check-in, funding, growth, infographic, location based services, location-basedCompanies: FoursquareCody Barbierri is a social and digital media consultant. He works for Piehead and blogs about social media at Social Tab. (None of his posts are about clients or their competitors.) Reach him at Cody@venturebeat.com. You can also follow Cody on Twitter. Have news to share Launching a startup Email: tips@venturebeat.comVentureBeat has new weekly email newsletters.  Stay on top of the news, and don't miss a beat.<br/><br/>0 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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