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YouTube reports mobile views on the site is now 50% plus other services coming

YouTube CEO Susan Wojcicki says about 50% of YouTube views now come from mobile. This underscores the current trend where the number of mobile users to top sites across the world has surged significantly in the past five years. She told Recode “Mobile is super important. YouTube CEO Susan Wojcicki (credit:Google) I think it’s important… Continue reading YouTube reports mobile views on the site is now 50% plus other services coming

Google developing early detection technology for diseases like cancer

In yet another show of innovation from Google, it’s been revealed that the company is now working on a technology that’ll make it easier to detect cancer and heart diseases. Detecting diseases and symptoms at early stages is key to effectively treating them and this is what Google aims to achieve. Dr. Conrad who’s leading… Continue reading Google developing early detection technology for diseases like cancer

Microsoft is dropping the Nokia name on Smartphones

Well some of us expected this at some point because it makes some business sense but now its confirmed that Microsoft will be dropping the “Nokia” name from its Smartphone brand. This comes less than a year after Microsoft acquired the Finnish company for about $7.2b/ ₦1,187,280,270,699.90 in April. Please note that Microsoft only purchased… Continue reading Microsoft is dropping the Nokia name on Smartphones

Google launches “Inbox” app and here’s what you need to know about it

Google says it has found an easy way for you to make your emails more efficient. The new app launched on Wednesday by the company called “inbox” helps you handle your daily avalanche of email. Inbox which is basically for mobile users turns emails into reminders, highlights the important bits and adds outside information it… Continue reading Google launches “Inbox” app and here’s what you need to know about it

See these 10 Technologies transforming the developers’ world

1. Frameworks: Programming is mostly sourced from others’ works these days. In this case, the right framework is very important along with correct research of API and perfect coding. Web pages no more depend on HTML or CSS, rather coding starts with Ext JS or ExpressJS these days. So find out the right framework, if… Continue reading See these 10 Technologies transforming the developers’ world

Yahoo shares rise a bit on earnings

Yahoo’s online advertising business continues to struggle, even as the company saw growth in mobile advertising during the quarter. The highlight of the quarter was the $6.3 billion Yahoo reaped from the sale of Alibaba BABA shares, which was higher than analysts expected. Still, the rare earnings beat isn’t likely to ease pressure on CEO… Continue reading Yahoo shares rise a bit on earnings

The BBC is letting you access files published between 1923 and 2009

The BBC has launched a test version of an online searchable catalogue of its TV and radio programme broadcasts. The Genome Project is based on scans of Radio Times magazine listings published between 1923 and 2009. Searches bring up a synopsis, a cast list and an edit button. It is designed to help the BBC… Continue reading The BBC is letting you access files published between 1923 and 2009

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