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ICYMI Podcasts: Real Chrome apps, a history of IoT and Google I/O 2013 -
In case you missed the GigaOm weekly podcasts, here's a second chance. Two of our shows had special guests to explain new technologies and our wrap-up show is fully dedicated to understanding all of the news out of Google I/O.jkOnTheRun less than a day ago:
How cloud, big data and mobile will make the CMO the BMOC -
The rise of cloud and big data is altering business models, and in the process shifting corporate hierarchies, too.jkOnTheRun less than a day ago:
Android this week: Google I/O recapped; Better Bluetooth; Galaxy S 4 Google Edition -
No new hardware appeared at Google I/O, but a recently released phone debuts as a Nexus-like device. Meanwhile, Google updated Android, without adding further fragmentation issues, through dozens of new services, apps and APIs.jkOnTheRun 2 days ago:
Surprise: Yahoo’s mobile push is working better than you think -
... according to new statistics from Onavo, which tracks actual use of mobile apps and games by "millions" of iOS users.jkOnTheRun 2 days ago:
420,000 U.S. Cellular customers soon must make a choice: Join Sprint or find a new provider -
Sprint buyout of U.S. Cellular in Chicago and St. Louis closed Friday, and it won't keep its networks running for long.jkOnTheRun 2 days ago:
Apple may not have answer for Google’s music service at WWDC -
Reports indicate Apple is still working out the licensing details with music publishers for its "iRadio" service.jkOnTheRun 2 days ago:
Aruba buys indoor-location startup Meridian. Here’s why -
Meridian works with companies that want to bring detailed location awareness to their mobile apps using their Wi-Fi networks as guideposts.jkOnTheRun 3 days ago:
Coming soon: An Android gadget that could unleash data for Kenyan farmers -
Startup Re:char hopes to deliver a low cost Android gadget plug-in that can test the moisture content and fertility of soil.jkOnTheRun 3 days ago:
Android is just the beginning: How Bluetooth is preparing for the internet of things -
Google's support for the Bluetooth Smart Ready platform in Android is one step forward for the radio technology's dominance in the internet of things.jkOnTheRun 3 days ago:
How Google cleverly improved Android without releasing Android 4.3 at Google I/O -
How do you deliver a new mobile operating system version without actually making it available for download? Give developers the tools to add new features through APIs and services: No muss, no fuss, and no additional device fragmentation.jkOnTheRun 3 days ago:
Google jumpstarts Glass development with apps form Twitter, Facebook and Evernote -
Google Glass is still leagues short having the thriving developer community of Android, but at I/O Google began seeding that app ecosystems with the help of six big-name web and media brands.jkOnTheRun 3 days ago:
Verizon starts offering bigger data buckets on its prepaid smartphone plans -
Verizon's prepaid plans are still more expensive than other no-contract operators, but you can now get 2 GB of 3G data on the $60 plan and 4 GB on the $70 plan.jkOnTheRun 3 days ago:
Google CEO Larry Page: Do as I say, not as I do -
Google CEO Larry Page, who has been suffering from vocal cord issues, showed up at the end of the Google I/O keynote and spent some time talking about his vision of technology and took questions from the audience.jkOnTheRun 3 days ago:
SMS integration coming to Google Hangouts. Will Google Voice follow? -
The new Google Hangouts brings together all of Google's messaging services and will soon see SMS integration.jkOnTheRun 3 days ago:
Devicescape coaxes smartphone users onto their own home Wi-Fi networks -
Devicescape says nearly one and three smartphone buyers never bother to connect their devices to their home Wi-Fi networks, but it's developed a means of luring those customers into the Wi-Fi fold.jkOnTheRun 3 days ago:
Using a Samsung phone on a Telefónica network? Get ready for carrier billing -
The world's top handset manufacturer has signed up for Telefónica's carrier billing service, which will let customers buy apps and content through the Samsung app store and charge it to their phone bill.jkOnTheRun 3 days ago:
You call Google Glass wearable tech? Heapsylon makes sensor-rich fabric -
Three former Microsoft employees believe clothing will be the computer, and to that end they invested three years of their lives building a sensor-infused material that they promptly turned into .jkOnTheRun 3 days ago:
Podcast: The history of the internet of things includes a Swedish hockey team and LEGOs -
The internet of things isn't a new idea, but it is finally becoming a reality. In this week's podcast, Adam Dunkels of ThingSquare explains what the tipping point was and how far we've come.jkOnTheRun 3 days ago:
Looking for an alternative to Google Maps for Android? Try Skobbler’s new app -
The GPS Navigation & Maps app combines OpenStreetMap-based maps with turn-by-turn navigation, with everything working offline as well as online.jkOnTheRun 4 days ago:
