- Smartphone usage equals feature phone usage for first time The number of people using smartphones in the United States now equals the number of people using feature phones for the first time.
- Is Google Consumer Surveys a viable revenue stream for publishers? Google announced Consumer Surveys earlier today, a new service that hopes to create an alternative and viable revenue stream for publishers, while providing near real-time accurate market research data for businesses.
- How much does Android make? Not much, apparently How much does Android operating system earn Google? Not much according to The Guardian. In fact, between 2008 and 2011 Android generated only $543 million in revenue - somewhat insignificant when compared to Google's $38 billion total revenue in 2011.
- Miniature camera lets you frame scenes with your fingers This miniature camera, currently being developed by a research group at IAMAS, Japan, allows you to frame scenes using your fingers - just as you would form a rectangle with your hands to help decide the composition of a particular shot.
- Is Pottermore a game-changer? Pottermore, an "online reading experience built around the world of Harry Potter", launched in beta yesterday after some delays. As well as becoming a destination where fans of the book series can interact with the brand, Pottermore also includes a digital book store where all seven Harry Potter novels are sold exclusively in digital form - crucially bypassing traditional publisher and online retailers alike.
- Journey through the Swiss Alps with Google Street View It seems Google Street View will go anywhere these days to capture beautiful images, including riding the train along the famous UNESCO World Heritage Albula/Bernina railway line with Street View cameras attached.
- New Assassin's Creed III weapons trailer and screenshots [Media overload] After releasing the Assassin's Creed III debut trailer earlier this month, Ubisoft, the game's publisher, has released a short weapons trailer and some great screenshots of the game itself - which, as expected, looks amazing.
- Director James Cameron tweets from deepest point of Earth's ocean James Cameron, renowned director of films like Titanic and Avatar, has successfully completed his solo submarine journey to the deepest point of the Earth's ocean, the Mariana Trench.
- What to expect from the 2012 Social Media Awards After last year's successful inaugural event, the 2012 Social Media Awards are due to be held in Dublin's Mansion House on May 17, recognising Irish businesses and organisations that approach social media with innovation.
- The wait is almost over. Spotify plans to launch in Ireland, Australia soon Spotify, the freemium music streaming service, plans to launch in Ireland and Australia soon, with an official announcement possibly being made as early as next week, reports paidContent:UK.