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Google Android platform commands 7.1% U.S. Smartphone market share in Jan 2010

Published on 2010-03-10 13:25:00

According to the recent comScore report on U.S. Mobile phone industry trends, Google's Android platform recorded a 7.1% Market share for Jan 2010 period positioning itself as the fourth biggest smartphone platform in the U.S. Blackberry maker Researc > read more

Vevo: Fastest growing Online Video Site in U.S. for Jan 2010

Published on 2010-03-08 19:24:00

According to the latest comScore research note, U.S Internet Users watched more than 225 million videos on Vevo in Jan 2010. The music video website, which was launched in Dec 2009 as a joint venture between Universal Music Group, Sony Music Entertai > read more

The Hurt Locker wins six Oscars including Best Director for Kathryn Bigelow

Published on 2010-03-07 23:03:00

The Hurt Locker won the Best Picture at 82nd Annual Academy Awards 2010 held at Kodak Theatre in Hollywood. Kathryn Bigelow has won the Best Director award for the same movie. This is the first time Best Director award is won by a woman. Th > read more

Precious wins 5 awards including Best Picture at Independent Spirit Awards

Published on 2010-03-06 00:20:00

Precious won the best picture and Lee Daniels won the best director for Precious at 25th Film Independent Spirit Awards hosted by Eddie Izzard at LA Live in download Los Angeles. Precious, which was nominated in five categor > read more

iPad Available in US on April 3; Pre-Orders start on March 12

Published on 2010-03-05 10:14:00

Apple today announced the availability of iPad tablet devices in U.S. The Wi-Fi only iPad models are going to be available in the U.S. on April 03, while Wi-Fi + 3G models are going to be available in late April. In addition, all models of iPad > read more

Apple tops Fortune's Most Admired Companies list for 2010

Published on 2010-03-05 00:07:00

For the third time, Apple Inc., has been ranked the most admired company in the world by Fortune's 2010 annual rankings. The iPod and Mac maker ranked top in five of the nine key areas considered for the rankings. The annual rankings list companies b > read more

Netflix is sued for 28-day delay of new release DVDs

Published on 2010-03-04 16:56:00

Susan Uman, a Netflix subscriber from Manhattan, is suing the movie rental company and Warner Bros. in a class action lawsuit filed in Manhattan Federal Court for the 28 day delay of new release DVDs. Warner Bros. and Netflix announced on Jan 06 that > read more

Touchscreen Mobile Device sales to see 97% growth in 2010

Published on 2010-03-04 12:30:00

According to a recent report from technology and market research firm Gartner, the worldwide sales of Touchscreen mobile devices is expected to surpass 362.7 million units in 2010, representing a 96.8% increase from 2009 sales of 184.3 million units. > read more

Netflix streaming coming to iPhone and iPad tablet?

Published on 2010-03-02 15:09:00

If the recent survey is any indication, Netflix soon may be able to claim a true anywhere-anytime online streaming service through its Watch Instantly program.The DVD rental company sent out a survey asking its customers if they would be interested i > read more

Google acquires online photo-editing tool Picnik

Published on 2010-03-01 22:45:00

Today Google announced that it is acquiring online photo editing software company Picnik. Picnik's online software lets users edit photos from picture sharing services like Picasa Web Albums, Flickr, Facebook, myspace, photobucket and webshots. Seatt > read more