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Nikon Coolpix 990 Digital Camera Software Driver and Firmware (Version 1.1) update for Microsoft Windows and Macintosh OS. Nikon Coolpix 990 Software Downloads Operating System (s) : Windows XP, Windows ME and 2000, Windows 98 Nikon Coolpix 990 Win Xp Firmware – Download (612KB) Nikon Coolpix 990 Win ME Firmware – Download (610KB) Nikon Coolpix […]
Twitter's Periscope App Lets You Livestream Your World
The mechanics of Periscope are really simple: tap a button, and start streaming whatever your camera lens sees.
Futureland
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Google search on mobile is getting a redesign
The changes will roll out in the coming days.
A Google designer takes us inside Search’s mobile redesign
Google Search's mobile experience has a new look and feel. Designer Aileen Cheng takes us through the update.
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Reddit publishing q4 2020 report
The iPhone Is a Breakthrough Handheld Computer
The iPhone is a beautiful and breakthrough handheld computer, Walt Mossberg and Katherine Boehret say. A major drawback: the network it uses. Video
iOS 14.3 turns the iPhone 12 Pro and Pro Max into even better cameras
Everything you need to know about shooting with Apple’s new ProRAW format.
Opinion | Can Kara Swisher Be Vulnerable?
Brené Brown tries her best.
16 Ways to Destroy the Competition in Call of Duty Mobile
So you've been playing Call of Duty Mobile for some time but can't seem to get MVP at the end of the battle. Well, since the game is a competition of players and bots, you're in an uphill battle. B...
Apple: iPhone 4 Antenna Troubles Tied to Software
Apple admits to flaws within iPhone 4 software that incorrectly indicate signal strength.
LG Prada
The LG KE850, also known as the LG Prada,[1] is a touchscreen mobile phone made by LG Electronics. It was first announced on 12 December 2006[2][3] and was created in collaboration with Italian luxury designer Prada.[4] It was made official in a press release on 18 January 2007.[1] Sales started in May 2007, retailing for about $777 .[5]
Interview with Charles S. Ellington
Born in Sabetha, Kansas, Mr. Ellington moved with his family to Topeka where he completed his high school education. When he began his college education at Washburn University he recalls calling the d
The Vergecast 047: iPhone 5 and getting lost with Apple Maps
It's a Friday night and magic is in the air. Maybe it's the excitement from the release of the iPhone 5. Maybe it's all the extra LTE waves flying through the air. Or, maybe it's that special type...
US govt, states sue Facebook for 'predatory' conduct
WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. government and 48 states and districts sued Facebook Wednesday, accusing it of abusing its market power in social networking to crush smaller competitors and seeking remedies that could include a forced spinoff of the social network's Instagram and WhatsApp messaging services...
This Is How Much More Money Artists Earn From Bandcamp Compared to Streaming Services
Independent musicians detail how Bandcamp is putting money in their pocket in a more meaningful way than Spotify, Apple Music, and YouTube.
A Moment to Rethink How We Support Music
Fund-raisers, grants, and governmental relief are all helping to keep musical artists afloat. Yet the industry may already be showing signs of permanent damage.
76. Ethan Diamond - Bandcamp
"The response was amazing. It ended up being 4.3 million dollars in 24 hours. People bought about 800,000 items in that day. About 15 times a normal Friday for us."
Spotify’s $30 billion playlist for global domination
How CEO Daniel Ek plans to beat Apple, Amazon, and Google at the music game.
Spotify’s Losses Widen as Subscribers Keep Growing
User growth and advertising recover from a pandemic slump.
Rob Lord, Founder of the Internet Underground Music Archive
Summary Rob Lord was the founder of the Internet Underground Music Archive all the way back in 1993. This would become the first website devoted ...
Chamath Palihapitiya on Facebook, AIM and WinAmp
Summary Most of you know Chamath Palihapitiya as one of the most prominent and progressive venture capitalists working today. But before forming Social Capital, Chamath ...
The Napster Story with Jordan Ritter
Summary If you know the Napster story at all, then you know about the Shawn(Sean)s. Shawn Fanning and Sean Parker. But in my opinion, and ...
Ryan Mac on Soundcloud
Summary: Just as last week’s episode posted, another great piece about SoundCloud was posted on Buzzfeed by the great Ryan Mac. So, in a rare ...
Venrock’s David Pakman on Apple’s Music Group, N2K, eMusic and Dollar Shave Club
Summary: David Pakman is a well respected venture capitalist at Venrock, but also a lifelong musician and music fan. Earlier in his career he played ...
Christina Warren on SoundCloud
Summary: Our friend Christina Warren is back for another analysis episode. Christina recently posted a tweetstorm about SoundCloud, and its prospects for the future. So ...