The demo at Google I/O 2010 had lots of glitches, but the importance of Google TV for the developer community and for the TV-watching public cannot be overestimated.
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Digest of News from Day One of Google I/O
Right out the gate, Google’s I/O Conference became the epicenter for news generation around Recombinant Communications.
Google Buys Global IP Solutions
Greg Sterling , program director with Opus Research’s Internet2Go, has an interesting write-up over at Search Engine Land on Google’s acquisition of Global IP Solutions (GIPS). The $68 million cash acquisition of the San Francisco-based VOIP provider reaffirms Google has… Read More ›
West Corporation Set to Purchase Holly Connects
West Corporation is boosting its product and services portfolio by acquiring Holly Connects. Terms of the deal remain undisclosed but the companies say Holly will become part of West’s Communications Services segment and continue to target hosting providers, telecom and… Read More ›
Go-to-Market Strategies for Voice Biometrics
[Opus Research has released its latest report and forecast of voice biometric technologies and solutions: “Voice Biometrics 2010: A Transformative Year for Voice-Based Authentication.” Below is a brief excerpt that addresses the role of voice biometric technologies in multi-factor authentication,… Read More ›
Diaspora*: The Inevitable Outcome of Facebook’s Threat to Personal Privacy
When Facebook Founder Mark Zuckerberg introduced the notion of an “open social graph” at F8, he unintentionally launched the single, largest backlash against social networking’s threat to personal privacy.
Bing Mobile Turns to Tellme for Spoken Driving Directions
In a blog post, Microsoft’s Justin Jed highlights two new features that ship with the latest version of the Bing App for Mobile.
GM = Google Motors?
After Ford showcased the full spectrum voice-enabled SYNC services on a sub-$16K Fiesta, GM appears prepared to counter with a broad variety of wireless mobile apps offered in conjunction with Google.
Nokia’s “Own Voice for OVI Maps”: YouTube for Driving Directions?
Mobile phones are the most personal of communications devices. A person’s voice is one of the most personal of communications modes. Put them together and you may create the foundation for a new family of Mo’ Personal Navigation Devices (MPNDs?)
IBM’s Acquisition Reinforces Commitment to Expand “The Cloud”
IBM completed acquisition of Cast Iron Systems, a “cloud computing specialists” with 75 employees and customers that include Allianz, NEC, Peet’s Coffee & Tea, Dow Jones and others.