What Amazon could learn from fashion startups

Mon, 21 May 2012 18:26:45 +0000

With its scale and scads of shopping data, Amazon isn't in a bad position as it moves into the upscale fashion business. But if it's smart, it will learn a few things from the startups already succeeding in the higher-end spectrum of the space.

MindSnacks CEO: “Shut up and listen,” the importance of empathy

Mon, 21 May 2012 17:00:09 +0000

Do you put yourself in your customers' shoes? Not literally, of course, but are you able to step our of your hectic workday and really imagine what it's like for someone to use your product? MindSnacks CEO, Jesse Pickard believes empathy is an important and overlooked trait for entrepreneurs.

Google kickstarts CornellNYC Tech school with free space

Mon, 21 May 2012 16:59:50 +0000

Google is offering 22,000 square feet of free space in its New York headquarters to help CornellNYC Tech university get underway. The space will allow CornellNYC Tech to begin offering courses this fall as opposed to waiting for the completion of its school on Roosevelt Island.

Is FaceTime over 3G really a good idea?

Mon, 21 May 2012 16:20:08 +0000

Apple may be planning to add 3G data support for FaceTime on iOS devices, based on some recently published screenshots. Many have wanted FaceTime on a mobile broadband instead of Wi-Fi networks. But I'm not sold that it's a good idea. Here's why.

PRO: Social commerce remains a licensing play

Mon, 21 May 2012 16:10:42 +0000

Right now, social commerce feels like a technology platform play rather than a retail business. According to our GigaOM Pro 1Q12 U.S. consumer survey, only 7 percent of social network users regularly shop on social networks. That’s a condition likely to continue for 24 to 36 [...]

Publishers warm to DoubleRecall’s paywall buster

Mon, 21 May 2012 15:50:02 +0000

It's been a decade now that online publishers have wrestled with the same wretched dilemma: give content away for free and lose money or put up a paywall and lose audience. Now, finally, the logjam is beginning to break.

Super VC Mike Moritz diagnosed with rare medical condition, steps back

Mon, 21 May 2012 14:45:19 +0000

Mike Moritz, arguably one of the few super VCs has been diagnosed with a rare, incurable medical condition and has decided to take a step back from active daily duties at Sequoia Capital. He still intends to continue making investments and work with younger partners.

IBM stung by BYOD pitfalls

Mon, 21 May 2012 14:41:48 +0000

The bring-your-own-device trend may cause as many problems as it solves, according to IBM CIO Jeanette Horan. BYOD, in which companies let (even encourage) employees to use personal smartphones or tablets to access company applications, boosts productivity. It also causes big IT headaches.

Motorola vs. customers on lack of Android 4.0 updates

Mon, 21 May 2012 14:37:26 +0000

Motorola explained why certain smartphones and tablets it makes won't be getting the Google Android 4.0 software update. Not all Motorola device owners are happy though; especially those that bought a Droid 3 in the past 10 months. These folks are stuck on Android 2.3.

IOS developers believe larger iPhone won’t cause big problems

Mon, 21 May 2012 14:15:49 +0000

It's been reported the next iPhone will have a larger screen. We talked to iOS app makers about the implications that move would have on future iOS development. Many are not convinced Apple would complicate the current development process intentionally by adding additional screen sizes.