April 24, 2024

Sprint sits out Windows Phone 8 launch in the United States after tepid WP7 reaction

Microsoft may be readying an all-out marketing blitz to get Windows Phone 8 all up in your cranium, but those loyal to Sprint won't be getting anything but perturbed. During today's Windows Phone 8 event in San Francisco, Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer announced that AT&T, Verizon Wireless and T-Mobile were "all in" for Windows Phone 8. Strangely, … [Read more...]

Spotify director Sean Parker: Apple tried to keep Spotify out of the United States

Daniel Ek (co-founder of Spotify) and Sean Parker (Director at Spotify) just took the stage here at D10, with Walt Mossberg asking the two about the company's impact in America, negotiations with record labels and -- perhaps surprisingly -- its links with Apple. Outside of confirming that there's still around 10 million Spotify users in the States … [Read more...]

BC unites with Western States over tsunami debris issue

    The Premier and the Governors of Washington, Oregon and California have agreed they will collaborate to manage potential marine debris from the tsunami in Japan last year that may wash up along the west coast. Washington State Governor Christine Gregoire says the leaders have agreed to develop a joint communication strategy, share … [Read more...]