Google rolls out Chrome for Android

February 8, 2012

Google Chrome for Android

Chrome browser finally gets an Android version. It’s still in beta version but I think it’s good to use now.

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Mobile Internet usage accounts only 8.5 percent

February 7, 2012

internet mobile usage

StatCounter’s latest study discovered that of the global Internet usage, only 8.5 percent come from mobile device, specifically, the mobile phones. The figure seems small but it’s understandable because tablets — which are also mobile– are not included. Read more

Google France fined for Google Maps service

February 2, 2012

Google France

Google has been ordered to pay a fine by a commercial court for simply doing its job. The Parisian court fined Google France and Google 500,000 euros, which is about $660,000, to pay Bottin Cartographes for damages. For what reason: providing free web mapping services according to a report. Read more

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YouTube to offer premium subcription service?

February 2, 2012

YouTube

Google’s YouTube is already in a very good place in the Internet. Who doesn’t know YouTube? Who doesn’t use YouTube? It’s successful alright but there are still ways for Google to make money with it aside from the PPC, ads, and sponsored videos. Read more

Mozilla Firefox 10 now available for download

February 1, 2012

Mozilla Firefox Log

Firefox is turning 10. Oh no, not in years but the Firefox 10 version is here. The latest major web browser release includes a new forward button, extension management improvements, new APIs for full-screen web apps, anti-aliasing for WebGL, and Extended Support Release among others. Read more

Official Twitter and Facebook-integration on BBM rolling out soon?

February 1, 2012

Facebook Twitter BBM

RIM’s BlackBerry may be falling off from the list of top smartphones slowly (no thanks to the iPhone and Android), its management is still confident about the platform. I’m sure by now, new CEO Heins is busy thinking of ways. Read more

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[Video] Angry Birds coming to Facebook on Valentine’s Day

January 27, 2012

Angry Birds coming to Facebook on Valentine's Day

January is closing in a few days and this means February, the love month is near. Valentine’s Day is coming and this means hearts and reds everywhere. I know most of you geeks don’t care about this season of love because you have no love life but Rovio making February 14 as Angry Birds Day might excite you. Read more

LEGO launches REBRICK Online Community

January 25, 2012

LEGO Rebrick

I’m a LEGO fan but right now, I’m into Duplos because of the baby. When he’s older, I will buy him tons of LEGO bricks to play with and perhaps build another geeky creation that will rock the world. Read more

Google closing down Picnik

January 23, 2012

Picnik app Google

Google’s newly bought Picnik will be shutting down. Purchased in March of 2011, Picnik is a photo web app that was expected to do good after the search giant bought it. But Google came up with Google+ and changed the game. Read more

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China requires full disclosure of identities when signing up for microblogs

January 19, 2012

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It’s more difficult to get connected while in China now because the government is censoring one’s use. Recently, a nationwide trial program was launched in the country that will require users to disclose their identities to the government as they sign up for microblogs. Read more