An open source alternative to Facebook, called Diaspora, has gone live, although as with many new releases recently it is on an invitation basis. The so-called ‘privacy-aware’ social network was founded earlier this year when the major player, Facebook, came under fire for its privacy settings…Facebook alternative Diaspora goes live
Apple iOS 4.2 is now out
The new version of Apple’s operating system for mobile, iOS 4.2, is available for the iPod touch, iPhone and iPad and brings several new features, one of the most interesting being the introduction of multitasking to allow users to open several apps at the same time and quickly switch between them.
Tim Berners-Lee airs his concerns
The founder of the web, Tim Berners-Lee, has been somewhat critical of social networks such as Facebook, Friendster and others, saying they are building their own little ‘walled gardens’ where data is stored but not shared with others. Long Live the Web: A Call for Continued Open Standards and Neutrality
Spotify posts 16 million loss for 2009
The Swedish online music streaming company Spotify has published its 2009 financial accounts, showing total operating losses of £16.4 million during 2009 a net loss rising to £16.66 million after tax.
Free WiFi with Google Chrome
Google Chrome has teamed up with AirTran Airways, Delta, and Virgin America to offer free Gogo Inflight Wi-Fi on every US domestic flight from November 20th 2010 until January 2nd 2011. The participating airlines have outfitted their entire domestic fleet with Gogo Inflight Wi-Fi, so all you need to do is bring along a Wi-Fi enabled laptop or mobile device …
Only if you show me yours
Google has just made a minor, but possibly far-reaching, amendment to its Terms of Service which will affect the world’s largest social network…Google To Facebook: You Can’t Import Our User Data Without Reciprocity…
Street View arrives in Germany
After months of debate and wrangling over privacy, the first images via Google’s Street View service in Germany are now live, the first town to be mapped being Oberstaufen, in Bavaria.
Apples and Blackberries
Apple’s hugely popular iPhone range has resulted in the company overtaking Research in Motion, makers of the BlackBerry, as one of the world’s biggest mobile phone companies…Apple iPhone sales outstrip BlackBerry, according to report…
A higher calling
If you happen to be strolling up Mount Everest and feel the need to make a call, check your email or tweet about the Yeti you’ve just seen, it is now possible.
Walkman reaches retirement age
In March 2010, the floppy disk was officially retired and now Sony has decided to finally halt the manufacture and distribution of another obsolete piece of technology.