April 26, 2012

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9 startups survive the test of fire to pitch at Japan Satellite

by Joash Wee

9 startups survive the test of fire to pitch at Japan Satellite

With the high number of quality applications for the Japan Satellite, the startups were put through a preliminary round and 9 startups were selected to pitch tomorrow at the main Japan Satellite.

The Japan Satellite kicked off with the Preliminaries today at the Open Network Labs’ offices today. With 17…

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April 26, 2012

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Chinese web search goliath Baidu makes US$667 million in Q1 revenue, up 75% year-on-year

by Kumes Balakrishnan

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To put this in context: Google’s revenues for Q1 2012 was $10.65 billion, while its net income was $2.89 billion.

Baidu’s net income was $229 million, and they announced that they would up its research and development by 85% to $70 million.

Baidu’s Chairmand and CEO Robin Li…

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April 26, 2012

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Native LinkedIn app for iPad Finally Available

by Kumes Balakrishnan

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The app is available in English, with more languages soon to follow, and LinkedIn is monitoring the market to decide if it makes sense to launch an Android Tablet app as well.

According to LinkedIn, 22% of its active members have been visiting the site on the…

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April 26, 2012

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Southeast Asia’s first Microsoft Technology Centre opens in Singapore

by Joanna Yeo

Mr Chong Lee demonstrating analytics to the attendees. Photo: Microsoft Singapore

Yesterday, e27 was invited the official opening of Southeast Asia’s first Microsoft Technology Centre  (MTC) at its Singapore office.

Managing Director of Microsoft Singapore, Jessica Tan and APAC MTC Director of Microsoft, Chong Lee led the tour around the new MTC located at One Marina Boulevard.

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April 26, 2012

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The Cage collaborates with SMU students to launch first of its kind iOS app for Singapore

by Kumes Balakrishnan

The Cage collaborates with SMU students to launch first of its kind iOS app for Singapore

The Cage, Singapore’s first and only indoor soccer stadium, has launched The Cage App for iPhone. The iOS mobile application is a first-in-it’s kind innovation for football in Singapore conceived in partnership with a team of students from Singapore Management University’s (SMU) School of Information Systems faculty.…

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April 26, 2012

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Talks between Apple and the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission fails

by Kumes Balakrishnan

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According to the Sydney Morning Herald “The parties were going to discuss whether Apple would change the name of the product at mediation. But the mediation session scheduled for 10.15am AEST concluded about midday without the parties reaching an agreement.”

At the moment, if you select…

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April 25, 2012

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Symantec combining VeriSign Checkmark with Norton brand to create Norton™ Secured Seal

by Kumes Balakrishnan

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Symantec is in the process of updating all VeriSign Seals to the new Norton™ Secured Seal.

Read on for the full press release:

New Norton Secured Seal is the Most Recognized Trust Mark on the Internet

Symantec unites the power of the VeriSign and Norton brands for greater website protection

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April 25, 2012

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Rovio sponsoring Heikki Kovalainen’s Bahrain Helmet, Vesterbacka says “it is what it is” to oppression and human rights.

by Kumes Balakrishnan

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Angry birds fans will soon be able to catch the good old Red Bird zooming around the track in Formula One. However, TechCrunch highlights the human rights issues of Rovio sponsoring the driver’s helmet for the 2012 Bahrain Gran Prix.

Is it just poor PR skills or nonchalance that comes…

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April 25, 2012

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LiveShare gets a complete makeover

by Kumes Balakrishnan

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The messaging app LiveShare has gotten a complete redesign. LiveShare blends free text messaging, unlimited photo sharing, and location check-ins that can be used in two way messaging or group messaging.

The new version catalyzes conversations by auto-suggesting relevant recipients when a user composes a new message. Furthermore, it allows the user to…

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April 24, 2012

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Mozilla’s first ever Campus Tour in Malaysia kicking off this weekend at University Utara Malaysia

by Kumes Balakrishnan

Mozilla’s first ever Campus Tour in Malaysia kicking off this weekend at University Utara Malaysia

Mozilla Malaysia Community has chosen Universiti Utara Malaysia (UUM) which is based in Sintok, Kedah, as the starting point for its campus tour.  The campus tour has been scheduled to be held on April 29, 2012.

A Community-Driven workshop will  be held during the tour to enhance participation by the…

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