Global Grind Gets an App
Here at Black Web 2.0, we’ve been having an ongoing conversation on the necessity of black media to further embrace current and emerging technologies when promoting content. The majority of black print publications have launched websites with mixed success. We are still, however, waiting to see publications embrace mobile technology in the form of apps. [...]
Read MoreThe Government Approves “Jailbreaking” of Mobile Devices
The Federal government has recently put out a list of exemptions from a 1998 law that “prohibits the circumvention of technical measures that control access to copyrighted works.” That list of exemptions includes the “jailbreaking” and “unlocking” of mobile devices. Read on…
Read MoreAdd-on!: Three Hot New Chrome Extensions
Google Chrome continues to add to a growing number of extensions available to personalize your browsing experience. There have been a few notable releases in the past few days that are worth writing about and sharing with the Black Web 2.0 family. A diverse function set has me excited and pledging to use strictly Chrome as much as possible on two new purchased computers (MacBook Pro 15″ and a 27″ iMac) in the household. Here are three hot extensions that are quickly becoming favorites of mine
Read MoreFirst Glimpse of New Ford Explorer Found on Facebook
The world got its first glimpse of the new 2011 Ford Explorer through a video Ford posted on it’s Facebook page. I didn’t just say “a glimpse”, I said “FIRST glimpse” as cars as historic as the Ford Explorer are usually seen first at major auto shows. Read on…
Read MoreThe $35 Computer and Other Innovations from India
India is often viewed as just a popular foreign country for companies to offshore parts of their business. With a well-educated population that is trained to speak English at an early age, India has indeed absorbed the call centers and software development functions of many members of the Fortune 500. However, India has also become [...]
Read MoreSamsung Seeking Frustrated iPhone Customers
According to Wired, a Twitter account by the name of @samsungukmobile has reached out to frustrated iPhone 4 owners. Samsung is apparently handing out free Galaxy S smartphones to people who have tweeted about their mishaps with the iPhone. They simply ask for your contact details and set you up for the Galaxy S handset [...]
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