Microsoft shelled out a lot of cash for Skype. Here's what they'll get in return.
by Bruce Stewart
| @bruce_stewart | 12 May 2011
Why would Microsoft pay so much for a company that doesn't have vastly superior technology or great financials? Here's five reasons.
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Teens yawn at check-ins, how the Skype deal helps Facebook, and thoughts on payment systems set free.
by David Sims
| @ndwoods | 12 May 2011
A recent survey questions whether the teen market has any interest in check-ins. Also, Facebook gets access to Skype through its investor Microsoft, and some thoughts on taking Facebook Credits and Apple's payment system beyond their walled gardens.
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Want to tether? Prepare to pay more or find an unauthorized alternative.
by Bruce Stewart
| @bruce_stewart | 10 May 2011
The days of unlimited tethering are drawing to a close as carriers look to monetize, and manage, data access.
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The first Android Open conference will be held Oct. 9-11 in San Francisco.
by Brady Forrest
| @brady | 9 May 2011
This October, O'Reilly is launching Android Open, the first "big tent" Android-only conference. Our goal is to give all the Android players a place to become a community.
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A report says Android dev interest is stalling, Facebook Credits gets noticed, PayPal buys another real-world service
by David Sims
| @ndwoods | 5 May 2011
A report says developers are holding back on Android, put off by fragmentation in the platform and a disappointing uptake in Android tablets. Also, Facebook Credits gets attention and we take a look at PayPal's latest purchase.
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Foursquare's Dennis Crowley on subtle forms of augmented reality.
by Jenn Webb
| @JennWebb | 5 May 2011
Dennis Crowley, co-founder of Foursquare, says subtle interactions — like a buzzing phone — could lead to better augmented reality experiences than those provided through cameras and screens.
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