Android is the New Linux -And That’s Not a Good Thing
Google’s mobile operating system Android is the new Linux: open, free (aside from patent issues), and just a utility. It’s completely worthless as a brand in which to build upon. Unfortunately for Google, Android means different things to different companies. For HTC and Samsung it’s beginning to be a patent mess. And for Amazon, it’s just [...]
Read MoreBlack Web 2.0 Giveaway: inDinero Small Business Software
Back in July, Black Web 2.o covered inDinero, a real-time financial dashboard that would call Mint.com for small businesses. The creation of Jessica Mah, inDinero allows business owners to keep track of their company’s cashflow in a simpler fashion than Quickbooks or Excel. The software securely links business accounts including bank and PayPal accounts, credit [...]
Read MoreMicrosoft Launches Office 2011 for Mac
Today, Microsoft launches Office 2011 for Mac. This brings the latest version of their productivity software to Mac users. The Office Mac team has been porting software to the Mac for 13 years. “As someone who works at Microsoft and deals with Apple often, I acknowledge that our companies compete,” Wilfrid says. “Some people choose [...]
Read MoreIn Times of Crisis The Ushahidi Project is Watching
By Brandi Tape It seems like every day at any given moment around the world there is a crisis that goes unheard of because of lack of resources to tell the story. David Kobia’s Ushahidi Project was created to make sure that everyone in need is able to tell their story. The Ushahidi project is [...]
Read MoreSigned, Sealed, Delivered: AirDropper Requests and Transfers Files to Your Dropbox
Dropbox users we bring you another tool to allow you to maximize your Dropbox account today. Dropbox is one of my favorite apps out crossing over all platforms and I am always looking for creative ways to maximize my use of Dropbox. AirDropper was recently released in beta and requires no sign up or installation. Just authorize AirDropper to access your DropBox and you are off and running. Find out more specifics inside.
Read MoreUsers Petition for Google Voice Desktop Client
Just a few days ago, an exclusive video of the unreleased Google Voice desktop application appeared online. It’s not the first we have heard of a Google Voice desktop application, but it’s certainly the first time we’ve had a chance to see it in action. Google has worked on this project internally for a while. [...]
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