Cloud startup gets cues from Amazon, Google and OpenStack to drive private cloud
OpenStack startup Cloudscaling says that for true interoperability in a hybrid cloud, it’s not enough to just have API compatibility between your private and public cloud. It really helps for the fundamental architecture of the two to be analogous. Cloudscaling has been on a journey in the past few years, evolving from a cloud consultancy that built cloud platforms for companies like KT (Korea Telecom), then used that experience...
Google draws 25 million new building footprints in Maps, shapes up your neighborhood
By Sean Buckley posted Oct 19th 2012 8:03AM The fine, well labeled lines of Google Maps may show a clean layout of your neighborhood, but without buildings, it looks too much like a two-dimensional spread of undeveloped tract housing. Google’s finally filling in the gaps, outlining 25 million building footprints in cities all across the United States. Residents of Los Angeles, Chicago, Miami, Houston, Detroit and other cities...
Hottest Google Android news and rumors for the week ending Oct. 19
It’s always fun when you have a good idea of how the weekly Android roundup is going to look, and then Google throws something at you late and you get to completely restructure it. LAST WEEK: Hottest Android news and rumors for the week ending Oct. 12 MORE ON GOOGLE: Google’s giant data centers – an inside look That happened last night, when Google’s colorful media invites fluttered into the inboxes of media...
Samsung Galaxy S III hitting MetroPCS next Monday for $499 off-contract
By Brian Heater posted Oct 19th 2012 8:34AM We got tipped off way back in August and managed to get a little hands-on time with the variant, and now that October is well under way, MetroPCS is offering up some more info on its Galaxy S III offering. The popular Samsung handset will be hitting the carrier’s stores and site on Monday, October 22nd. Off-contract pricing for the Android smartphone’s gonna run you $499, on top...
Mountain Lion Available in July From Mac App Store
It keeps your content up to date.On every device you use. Send unlimited messages to iPhone, iPad,iPod touch, or Mac. From your Mac. Mail, messages, reminders, alerts, and more.See what’s new with you. All in one place. Post to Facebook, Twitter, Flickr, and Vimeo.Right from the app you’re in. See some of the great new features for your Mac. And find out how they work with iPad, iPhone, and iPod touch. Watch the video Send iMessages...
