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The end of an era: RIP Sidekick smartphones. The Google cloud failed for 40,000 users yesterday, but their data is backed up on low-tech tapes. Imagine how cool it would be to…
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Danya Glabau
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Danya Glabau is a graduate student at Cornell University. She is interested in science communication in mass media, and what it reveals about cultural values.
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The new iPhone presence on Verizon’s network might be squeezing out Motorola’s Android devices. A cool civic application of new technology: New York City will soon be including QR codes…
Danya Glabau’s Tech Links
You know the next financial bubble’s really building when people start denying there’s a bubble. Netflix won’t be working on most Android phones anytime soon. Google’s taking another crack at social,…
Danya Glabau’s Tech Links
A new Google Chrome extension that blocks content farm results begs the question, does Google still work the way it should? HTC round up: A new tablet, new versions of…
Danya Glabau’s Tech Links
Angry Birds Seasons updated for Valentine’s day (for Android). Bye bye, romantic date night… If you’re in the market for a new phone, head down to T-Mobile this weekend to…
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It’s Verizon iPhone day! It’s not off to a smooth start, with website errors, data throttling, and disappointing download speeds being reported. And, AT&T is pushing back with better data…
Danya Glabau’s Tech Links
Facebook manages my social calendar, and apparently I’m not the only one: a new book proposes that Facebook helps us connect offline. Is it possible to combine social media, popularity…
Danya Glabau’s Tech Links
Another useful Google development: desktop Gmail notifications. One year in, the iPad is blowing away everyone’s expectations. Take a look at what the Internet had to say about the State…
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This IRS app looks simpler than the website. Too bad it only lets you check your refund status. Verizon makes it easier to switch to the iPhone, but reneges on…
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Once again, regular people are better at predicting the future than bankers. Where are all the ladies? This new Foursquare-powered tool will tell you. Xbox Kinect’s newest awesome use: robotic…
Danya Glabau’s Tech Links
Facebook, Facebook, Facebook: Goldman Sachs restricts Facebook investments to overseas clients, Facebook offends with ridiculous language settings, and they still don’t give two bits about privacy unless users complain. Did you…
Danya Glabau’s Tech Links
Are consoles killing PC sales? Here are some fun Apple keynote mashups. Using fancy garments to block airport scanners is a surefire way to get a pat down. I always…