Archive for February 2nd, 2010

Google hands out 70 more free Nexus One models at the London Android Developers Lab

Google continues to spread its brand of Android cheer by passing out free phones to the press, developers, geeks and others…

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Fwix Launches Mobile City Apps To Provide You Local News On The Go

As you’ve probably realized, local news is undergoing a massive transformation. The rapid demise of “old media” has resulted in fewer local publications, and it’s likely that in a few months your local paper may no longer exist. As “new media” takes over, users will be faced with a plethora of choices to consume local news. This is great news for most (no pun intended), but it comes at a price: the vast network of local blogs and news sites is difficult to navigate and peruse. Enter Fwix, a real-time local news aggregator that automatically curates news from a multitude of sources and delivers them to you via their website, Fwix.com.

Fwix, which has seen over 100% monthly growth from November to December, is now bringing their solution to mobile.

Fwix Launches Mobile City Apps to Provide You Local News on the Go

As you’ve probably realized, local news is undergoing a massive transformation. The rapid demise of “old media” has resulted in fewer local publications, and it’s likely that in a few months your local paper may no longer exist. As “new media” takes over, users will be faced with a plethora of choices to consume local [...]

Democrats Tee Up Comcast/NBCU Concerns

In Thursday’s (Feb. 4) hearing, the House Energy & Commerce Committee’s Communications & Internet Subcommittee will be looking at a merged Comcast/NBCU’s “unique and commanding” position in the media marketplace, including what could be its power to “fundamentally shape the way Web video evolves,” according to language in the memo. Look for access to online video and an “open Internet” to get some vetting during the proceedings eyeing the proposed $30 billion merger.

WordPress app now ready for Android Market

The popular blogging platform is now available in the Android Market for those journalists on the go using Android phones…


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