BlueKiwi lets companies build a community for free

BlueKiwi, a French startup that helps companies manage customer conversations, says it’s starting a big push into the US market.

Pursway grabs $6m to help find companies social influencers

Social networking is filled with people who like to talk. While a majority of the online chatter is simply noise, some individuals, for reasons that vary, have networks of friends, family and colleagues that listen, trust and act on their recommendations.

An SD memory card adapter for your iPhone

I don’t normally blog about gadget hardware, but zoomMediaPlus‘ new zoomIt SD card adapter for iPhone and iPod Touch fills a gaping hole of utility.

Tumblr takes on Daily Booth with photo replies

Ooh, one youthful blogging network takes on another!

Tumblr, the uber-simplified blogging platform that has more than 3 million accounts, kicked off a 48-hour experiment today.

Displax forgot to tell us it doesn’t make plastic nanowire film

One of our most popular stories in recent days has been about Displax, a Portugal company that plans to start selling a plastic film that turns any surface into a touchscreen.

New material could turn your car’s body into a giant battery

A new invention out of the Imperial College of London could forever alter how we think about batteries — and powering cars for that matter.

Electronic Arts tips its hand on big (and mysterious) titles in coming year

Electronic Arts is launching a number of big titles in the coming fiscal year that should get gamers excited, according to the company’s conference call with analysts today.

LEDs take the spotlight with flurry of recent, positive news

Last month, the U.S. government granted $37 million to 17 projects developing light-emitting diodesfor various applications ranging from lighting systems to screen technologies.

Minnesota’s frozen turbines raise new doubts about wind power

In Minnesota, the wind is blowing but turbines aren’t turning. The machines, bought used from California and installed last fall, are completely frozen in place.

Electronic Arts beats reduced earnings forecasts

Electronic Arts reported third fiscal quarter results today that were in line with the reduced expectations that analysts had.