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Google Maps reduces API usage rates as high profile companies find alternatives
Google Maps is lowering its API usage fees and eliminating the distinction between styled and regular maps and associated tiered pricing in a bid the stem the flow of high profile companies opting to employ alternative and free open source mapping solutions instead.
Darren McCarra
22nd June 2012
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Redeem&Get launch group deals management service for marketers
Last October Irish group deals customer management startup Redeem&Get took home the Spark of Genius award at the Dublin Web Summit. Some €1.6 million worth of deal redemptions later, Redeem&Get has launched Deal Manager Pro for marketers.
Darren McCarra
21st June 2012
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DataSift now monitors Wikipedia in real-time, tracks trending articles
DataSift has added Wikipedia as a data source in its Social Data Platform, allowing companies to track mentions of products and services in real-time on the internet's largest user collaborated encyclopedia.
Darren McCarra
20th June 2012
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Why not to expect the PlayStation 4 anytime soon
Don't expect the PlayStation 4 to be announced anytime soon - that's the message that Andrew House, president of Sony Computer Entertainment, communicated in an interview with MCV.
Darren McCarra
19th June 2012
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Mozilla wants to reinvent the iPad browser with Firefox Junior
Mozilla wants to "reinvent the browser for a new form factor", a sentiment shared by the open-source software developer as it unveiled Firefox Junior, an iPad web browser.
Darren McCarra
18th June 2012
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How to anonymously follow someone on Twitter
Want to follow someone on Twitter without them receiving the usual "Darren is stalking you on Twitter" notification email? Or want to follow a business competitor on Twitter without appearing in their list of followers? Here's how.
Darren McCarra
16th June 2012
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Microsoft to buy enterprise social network Yammer?
Microsoft is reportedly in acquisition talks with enterprise communication service Yammer, with sources close to the matter stating that such a deal may cost Microsoft more than $1 billion, that's according to Bloomberg.
Darren McCarra
14th June 2012
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Say hello to Skype's new one-to-one Conversation ad
Skype has just announced a new display ad format known as Conversation Ads that will appear within the calling window of one-to-one Skype-to-Skype audio calls.
Darren McCarra
13th June 2012
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Android activations reach 900,000 per day
The number of Android activations per day statistic is continuing to rise, reaching 900,000 this month - up from 850,000 in February.
Darren McCarra
11th June 2012
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Skype confirms summer hiring spree
Skype has confirmed its rumoured hiring spree, stating that it needs to hire 400 people by the end of summer to "keep pace" with current growth.
Darren McCarra
10th June 2012