Kristina Farrah

A ninja, a tech enthusiast and a lover of sparkly things. Writing in the tech space has become an important part of my role as an observer and historian. As passionate as I am in what I do, I look forward to telling stories of how technological advancement broke out to unprecedented levels, and that I was right there in the middle of it –watching the world change before my very eyes.

Latest from Kristina Farrah

Facebook Acquires Drop i.o, Sam Lessin Reunites with Facebook

In a blog, Drop.io confirmed that they have "struck a deal with Facebook" and this gives Facebook the much of the technology and assets of the website.

The Android Duke Out – Keeping Apple, RIM at Bay

According to a study released by research firm Canalys tackling the smartphone market, Google's Android OS booms in the United States with 43.6% marketshare, and is close to surpassing Nokia's spot worldwide, with 25% and 33% global market share respectively.

Alteryx Teams with Microsoft, Embeds Geographic Business Intelligence in Azure

Alteryx, LLC, today announced at the Professional Developers Conference in Seattle that Microsoft Corporation has partnered them for the launch of Windows Azure Marketplace DataMarket, a cloud-based micro-payment marketplace for data and business services along the lines of an Apple iTunes or Amazon online retail environment.

AOL Restructures Homepage, Gains a TV Network Approach

Live starting Monday, the revamped AOL homepage will pretty much radiate the feel of a TV Network. Why? To start with, morning video shows will be produced in partnership with Ben Silverman's Electus studio aiming to "entertain, inform and connect with an audience on a large scale,” said AOL Homepages' General Manager Chris Grosso.

Connecticut Residence Burglary Caught by Logitech Alarm System

Cooperman residence from Connecticut caught a criminal red-handed by Logitech Alarm System.

China Owns the World’s Fastest Supercomputer

China takes the title from United States as it announced Wednesday at a conference in Beijing, China, Tianhe-1A, currently the world's fastest supercomputer beating Cray XT5 Jaguar.

Mint Personal Finance Launches Real-Time Statistics

Overseeing the problem of having to pay too much for a service, or miscalculating expenditures when going to your favorite restaurant, Mint.com in an attempt to solve the problem today launches Mint Data in public beta.

Yes, Android Apps Get Banned, Especially when they Spy on Lovers

Available for about 18 hours yesterday, a spy applicaton called "Secret SMS Replicator" was lurking on the Android App Store. This app, once implanted on someone else's Android phone, will forward all the phone's text messages to the implanter's phone, inadvertent to the victim.

Life’s a Rollercoaster for LG: 3Q Profit Dives.

LG Electronics, the world's 3rd largest handset maker announced Thursday that their 3rd quarter profit experienced a 99% drop from a year earlier, pointing out the dramatic decline in both handset business and consumer electronics in the US and European market.

Boxee Box Kicks Off November 10, Vudu to Stream HD

D-link's newest Boxee Box is set to ship its pre-ordered units, which were ordered starting Sept. 13, 2010 via Amazon.com, this November 10, the company announced Wednesday. For customers outside US specifically Canada, Australia, New Zealand and the UK, pre-order is available straight from D-link, the manufacturing device. For other US vendors, it will be ...