Mellisa Tolentino
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Skype is one of the most popular communication tools used on the planet. Since it was launched in 2003, it’s already been downloaded over a billion times. And it is also a very popular tool on iPhones and iPads, as the mobile …
Zynga Suffers 90% Profit Decline, IPO Not Looking Good
With yesterday’s news of Zynga’s latest partnership with Google +, it was mentioned that Zynga suffered a 90% profit decline in their second quarter net income and their profit fell to $1.4 million in the quarter ending June 30, from $14 million a year …
Nokia N9: the First, and Probably Last Meego Phone
The Nokia N9 has now begun shipping to customers and stores, though no carrier is officially tied with the device. The beautifully designed device features an intuitive user interface that’s controlled with a simple swipe. “There is a lot of buzz around …
Amazon Ablaze with Kindle Fire Hype
There are rumors regarding Amazon launching a real tablet, not like the Kindles they have right now. And the latest word is that they will unveil the new tablet tomorrow, September 28, as Amazon sent out invites last Friday for a press …
Google’s Latest “Book” Project is Ancient
Ancient scrolls written about 2000 years ago were discovered by Bedouin shepherds in the Judean Desert and were eventually bought by Israeli researchers between 1947 and 1967 from antiquities dealers. The scrolls came to be known as the famous Dead Sea Scrolls …
Clearspring Taps Seasoned Yahoo Veteran as New CEO
Clearspring, the company behind online content platform AddThis, announced that former Yahoo executive Ramsey McGrory will be the company’s new Chief Executive Officer, and current CEO Hooman Radfar will remain involved with the company as Executive Chairman. McGrory joins Clearspring from Yahoo where …
Zynga, Google+ Double Up Game Deals with CityVille Launch
Once upon a time life’s essentials were just food, water, air, clothing and shelter. But these days a connected device and an internet connection are also deemed essential. This is why more companies are investing in the web, especially in high …
Tumblr Raises $85M Amidst Blog Industry Shift
Blogging can be seen as an extension of a person’s being–a place to see the other side of a person. I have a friend who seems so bubbly and perky when we hang out but if you read her blog posts, most …
iPhone 5 Launch All Set, No Vacation For Apple Employees
Last week, reports mentioned that the iPhone 5 will likely be released at Apple’s event on October 4th, and former vice president Al Gore also hinted for an October release of the iPhone 5, though no specific date was given. But during …
Protect Yourself From Facebook Hoax and Scams
Since last week’s f8 conference and other updates, Facebook has been plagued with complaints from users, chain messages and now hoaxes. I noticed another peculiar status update from my friends: IT IS OFFICIAL. IT WAS EVEN ON THE NEWS. FACEBOOK WILL START …