Web Ideas @ Random
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2012-02-25
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2012-02-23
Geolocation’s Potential Heats Up With Geoloqi’s Battery-Saving Tech
In addition to real-time tracking, Geoloqi’s new SDK also provides access to location-based push messages, geofences, location-based analytics (soon), hosted spatial intelligence, plus support for iOS, Android, Windows and embedded systems.
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Source: TechCrunch
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2012-02-22
Man Sues Uncle for Posting Embarrassing Facebook Pictures
… Not surprisingly, a Minnesota court threw the case out, with Judge Natalie E. Hudson ruling that in order for the photos to be considered harassment, they must have a “substantial adverse effect on the safety, security, or privacy of another.”
Source: Yahoo!
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2012-02-21
Spectrum Crunch: The cell phone industry hits its limits
The problem, known as the “spectrum crunch,” threatens to increase the number of dropped calls, slow down data speeds and raise customers’ prices.
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2012-02-20
Interest-based social networks have a markedly different focus and approach than Facebook. The Pinterest, Thumb and Foodspottings of the world enable users to focus and organize around their interests first, whereas Facebook focuses on a user’s personal relationships.
— Beyond Facebook: The Rise Of Interest-Based Social Networks | TechCrunch
Source: TechCrunch
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2012-02-18
Security update available for Adobe Flash Player - February 18, 2012
This update addresses critical vulnerabilities in Adobe Flash Player 11.1.102.55 and earlier versions for Windows, Macintosh, Linux and Solaris
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2012-02-17
Source: readwriteweb.com
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2012-02-16
Startup Pick.fm Lets You Bet on Pop Culture, Celebrities
Similar to betting on sports, the site doesn’t promote any monetary gambling, but Pick.fm aims to be a destination site to show off pop-culture knowledge. Users can collect virtual dollars for prizes.
Source: Mashable
