Historically, developers independently implemented error handling, observability, and security within each application or microservice to ensure the success of inbound and outbound…
Read MoreWith the official version of OS X Mountain Lion announced at Apple's WWDC Monday, users will see dictation abilities, synced messages through the iCloud, and a "power nap" feature through the new operating system for Mac. The features show an emphasis on cloud-based apps.…
Read MoreTwo video chat programs launched to the public this week, but Airtime premiered with Snoop Dogg and JImmy Fallon, while Nyoombl barely made a splash. The two strategies pose an interesting question for the startup world — how much initial buzz do you need for success?…
Read MoreFacebook announced today that it's launching the App Center for its mobile platform, allowing users to get personalized app recommendations on their phones through the Facebook app, demonstrating the company's connect with third-party app developers and push to integrate with mobile.…
Read MoreTwitter has raised more money from mobile advertising than web advertising in many instances this past quarter, Twitter CEO Dick Costolo said Tuesday, demonstrating the platform's success at earning mobile dollars in comparison to peers like Facebook by allowing advertisers to purchase promoted Tweets and hashtags.…
Read MoreFacebook's IPO flop has some startups worried about finding funding in an over-saturated market. But a group of investors speaking Tuesday cautioned entrepreneurs from reading too much into Facebook's situation, saying there's plenty of room for smart social apps to find success replacing existing human interactions.…
Read MoreGoogle announced Tuesday that it has acquired Quickoffice, a suite of office-related mobile productivity apps for iOS and Android. The deal gives Google an established document viewing and editing platform at a critical competitive juncture, as Microsoft remains reluctant to expand Office to other mobile platforms.…
Read MoreWith the announcement that they've raised $21 million in Series B funding, a startup called Identified shows there's a market for their youth-oriented competitor to LinkedIn. The service uses Facebook data, game-like scoring and recruiter analytics to helps 20-somethings kickstart job searches and identify career goals.…
Read MoreGoogle announced Monday that it has purchased Meebo, the social media and advertising company, to add a team of engineers and some publisher-friendly social tools to its Google+ efforts. Meebo's CEO, CTO and engineers from its product team will remain with Google after the completed purchase.…
Read MoreTwitter is expected to reach $1 billion in revenue by 2014, according to unnamed sources, suggesting that it feels confident about its ability to make money through social advertising.…
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