Mellisa Tolentino
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StumbleUpon, the discovery engine that finds and recommends web content to users, just unveiled a fresh new look with a revamped site design, new logo, streamlined StumbleBar, a deeper integration of the Explore Box and the availability of Channels for everyone. “Why …
Flipboard Relaunches in China, Anxious for International Growth
Back in May, Flipboard, a social magazine application for iPads, was banned in China but the tables have since turned. Today, a blog post on Flipboard’s site stated that the app is once again available in the iTunes China App Store. “Starting today, Chinese readers get their …
The XXX Domains Have Been Unleashed
After months of much anticipation (or should I say dread?), .xxx domains are now generally available for the general public to acquire. The ICM Registry officially offers their service to the public today. The new .xxx domain functions as a responsible alternative …
Galaxy Nexus Could Hit US Stores Dec. 9
The Samsung Galaxy Nexus arrived in the UK mid-November and since its launch, it was already criticised for having a volume bug when connected on 2G. But still, Fandroids based in the US are still eager to get their hands on the …
Have In-App Ads Gone Too Far? Android Caught in the Crosshair
If you want to know the latest gadget available for the holidays, there’s an app for that. If you want to know which store offers the best deal for the gadget you want to buy, there’s an app for that. There’s an …
Facebook Rivals Google on Talent Buys in 2011
Yesterday we reported that Gowalla CEO Josh Williams had neither confirmed nor denied that their company was acquired by Facebook, but later the rumors were finally laid to rest. Facebook released the following statement via e-mail to AllFacebook: “We’re excited to confirm …
Dell Kills the Streak 7 as Phonemakers Revamp Strategies
Back in August, Dell bid farewell to the Streak 5, one of the smallest versions of Android tablets. But it did not abandon the tablet race, as they still had the Streak 7 tablet, which runs on 2.2-GHz Nvidia Tegra Dual Core …
Samsung FTW: No US Ban!
Apple and Samsung have been battling it out in court ever since Samsung released their Galaxy line of devices. Samsung fired back by accusing Apple of infringing their 3G and wireless technology, demanding to see Apple’s source codes for the iPhone and …
MFoundry Gets $18M from Various Investors, Becomes Mobile Payments Crossroad
Late last week MasterCard, an American multinational financial services corporation, and MFoundry, the leading provider of mobile banking and payment solutions in the U.S., announced their colaboration that would take mobile banking to a whole new level by combining MasterCard’s Tap & Go …
Facebook Is Expanding, but Why Is It Still Outdated?
Facebook’s latest expansion plan is the opening of an Engineering office in New York by 2012. The company plans to tap into the technical talent available in this region, as well as establish an engineering presence in New York City. “More than …