Archive for July, 2011

Google+ one month later: What’s next?

After the failure of Wave and Buzz, Google+ is the search giant’s last best chance to grab a piece of the social-networking pie.

New sports app changes scorekeeping

It is the scourge of youth coaches: Pouring over a scorebook or crudely shot video to recap a game’s outcome. What worked? Who was hot, and how effective were they?

‘Star Wars Blu-ray’: A peek at the new box set

Can’t wait for the long-overdue Blu-ray debut of Star Wars? A new iPad app might hold you over.

Google offers ’2-step verification’ to users

The search giant announced it is offering “2-step verification,” a feature it says makes it more difficult to hack into your account.

Apple takes crown for cash reserves

iPhone maker boasts biggest U.S. cash reserves.

Fox restricts access to its shows on Hulu

Fox announced late Tuesday that it will only allow approved cable or satellite consumers free next-day access to its popular TV shows. Previously fans could catch shows the next day on Fox.com or Hulu.com.

Netflix: DVD era is over, no interest in Hulu

The company says DVD shipments have ‘peaked.’

Google+ finds 20M visitors in chase for Facebook, Twitter

Search giant grabs 20 million unique visitors at its social site.

Google doodle honors mobile artist Alexander Calder

Interactive Google doodle has appeared on Google.com, honoring artist Alexander Calder, who is known for inventing the mobile.

LetterMpress: A vintage letterpress app for iPad

App mimics the workings of a genuine hand-driven letterpress with movable type.