Indiagames Partners With IPL And Facebook To Launch Social Cricket Games
TechCrunch - US - United States - 2010-03-11
Earlier this year, Google landed a "landmark" deal with Global Cricket Ventures, the licensing partner to the Indian Premier League (IPL), which would give them the so rights to live stream cricket matches from the IPL on YouTube. This is a huge deal because the streaming of the 2010 IPL season (which starts on Friday and lasts for 45 days) is the first time a large-scale global sporting event will be streamed; with the reach expected to be at least a half-a-billion viewers. Now of of India's largest gaming companies, Indiagames, has bought the official gaming rights to the IPL tournament to deliver games around the Indian cricket tournament.
Indiagames will be launching a series of web and mobile apps throughout the next 45 days. The first app, called IPL Indiagames T20 Fever, is an online game that uses Facebook Connect to allow users to create cricket teams consisting of both Facebook friends and IPL professional cricketers. The game will also include micro-transaction support, allowing users to users to virtually buy IPL players to improve their chances of becoming the IPL Champion.
Dismantle Labour's IT to save £8bn, says Tory advisor report
ComputerWeekly.com - IT Management - United Kingdom - 2010-09-08
A think-tank close to the government has proposed dismantling the IT systems and business ecosystem established by Labour's drive to computerise government.
Remote control
BBC - News - United Kingdom - 2010-09-08
How groups of the technically inclined are providing aid at times of crisis via the power of the web.
TalkTalk rapped for malware trial
BBC - News - United Kingdom - 2010-09-08
The UK's Information Commissioner has reprimanded ISP TalkTalk over recent unpublicised trials of its anti-malware system.
Court OKs Warrantless Cell-Site Tracking
Wired - Top stories - United States - 2010-09-08
A federal appeals court is ruling the government may obtain cell-site information mobile phone carriers retain on their customers without a probable-cause warrant under the Fourth Amendment. Cell-site location information, which carriers usually retain for about 18 months, identifies the cell tower to which the customer was connected at the beginning of a call and at the end of the call.
Yahoo Users Can Now Open a Google Account With OpenID
Webmonkey - web resources - United States - 2010-09-08
Google is now letting any Yahoo users sign in to Google using OpenID, the company announced Tuesday.
When you’re signing up for a Google account, there’s now a new button you can click on that says “Verify by signing in at Yahoo.com.” Click it, and you’re sent to Yahoo, where you’re asked to allow Google and [...]
TC Disrupt Graduate VideoGenie Is Seeing Early Success With Its Video Platform
TechCrunch - US - United States - 2010-09-08
Launched at TechCrunch Disrupt NY a couple of months ago, VideoGenie is on a roll, says founder and CEO Justin Nassiri.
VideoGenie essentially aims to transform the way consumers and brands connect through video by making it super easy for marketers to collect, review and deploy unscripted video customer testimonials.
Army Turns to Lasers for Copter Defense
Wired - Top stories - United States - 2010-09-08
Some jerk has fired a heat-seeking missile at your Black Hawk. You've got a few options. You can try to dodge the thing, but good luck with that. You can fire off a flare in order to fool the missile into no longer following you as you maneuver. Or you can shoot off a laser from on board your bird to do the same thing. Not really a choice, is it?
Inflight Internet provider Row 44 raises $37 million for international expansion
LA Times - Technology - United States - 2010-09-08
Row 44 Inc., which provides broadband Internet connection for airline passengers, will announce Wednesday that it has raised $37 million from investors, enabling the company to offer the service on international flights. With the funds, Row 44 plans to expand its coverage area to other regions of the world by leasing more satellite transponders. The company, whose only customer is Southwest Airlines, hopes to persuade international carriers to outfit their planes with Row 44 equipment that gives passengers Wi-Fi connection while flying. The Westlake Village firm, named after the last row on a DC-10 commercial jet, uses a network of...
Itineraries: Hotel Chains Try Training With Improv and iPods
The New York Times - Technology - United States - 2010-09-08
Chains are hiring improv comedy trainers and life coaches, or are conducting training sessions with iPods and other devices, to better cater to guests.
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