At D9, Windows 8 makes debut, and more (roundup)
The gathering of tech CEOs and other bigwigs also puts the spotlight on Twitter's new photo-sharing service, Google's social-networking efforts, HP's WebOS ambitions, and then some.
The gathering of bigwigs puts the spotlight on CEOs and other top execs from the likes of Microsoft, Google, Twitter, and Netflix.
Windows 8, iOS 6 set for tablet face-off in 2012
Microsoft says the next version of Windows will not be out this fall, making 2012 a better candidate. Will Apple be on iOS 6 by then?• Windows 8 premiere raises more questions than answers
• Microsoft shows Windows 8 to hardware makers
(Posted in Apple Talk by Josh Lowensohn)
June 1, 2011 8:20 PM PDT
Sinofsky shows off Windows 8
President of Windows Steven Sinofsky demonstrates the next generation of Windows. "We tried with Windows 8 to re-imagine how you work with a PC," he said.• Photos: Microsoft demos Windows 8 for tablets
• How the Windows 8 demo played out
(Posted in Circuit Breaker by Erica Ogg)
June 1, 2011 4:18 PM PDT
Adobe's Narayen dances around Flash's declining importance
While Flash isn't the largest part of Adobe's business, it's of great interest to the tech leadership. Can Adobe maintain its position as a leader here?(Posted in Rafe's Radar by Rafe Needleman)
June 2, 2011 9:52 AM PDT
AT&T Mobility CEO: Shared data plan coming
Ralph de la Vega is grilled on data connection and call quality. Also: why he thinks the T-Mobile merger is good for consumers, and a kicker--shared data plans for multi-device customers.(Posted in Rafe's Radar by Rafe Needleman)
June 2, 2011 11:30 AM PDT
Disney CEO: Disney.com to sort of compete with Netflix, Hulu
But having a multitude of content delivery options for its content "keeps people honest," CEO Robert Iger says in an interview at D9.(Posted in Rafe's Radar by Rafe Needleman)
June 2, 2011 8:33 AM PDT
Marc Andreessen: What bubble?
Web browser inventor muses on technology cycles, power players in the industry, and the myth of the bubble.(Posted in Rafe's Radar by Rafe Needleman)
June 1, 2011 8:57 PM PDT
HP boss: We might license WebOS
Leo Apotheker says that licensing his company's mobile OS to a phone maker like HTC is "certainly something we would entertain."• HP boss Apotheker: It's good to be humongous
(Posted in Circuit Breaker by Erica Ogg)
June 1, 2011 12:37 PM PDT
Twitter launches own photo-sharing service
CEO Dick Costolo tells D9 crowd the goal is to "remove the friction" from adding photos. This and other new Twitter services will replace third-party apps for many users.
(Posted in Rafe's Radar by Rafe Needleman)
June 1, 2011 11:03 AM PDT
Groupon's Andrew Mason: I need to get my teeth cleaned
New Groupon Now service is designed to get people to do more impulsive commerce, including bowling and dental hygiene.
(Posted in Rafe's Radar by Rafe Needleman)
June 1, 2011 1:51 PM PDT
Is Eric Schmidt tech's most candid exec?
At AllThingsD conference, Google chairman shares numerous revelations about the company and himself, and proves that he is still a force at the company and a master at directing the public's attention.
• Eric Schmidt: 'Gang of four' rules tech
• Schmidt takes fall for Google's social shortcomings
• Get ready for Google's +1
(Posted in Media Maverick by Greg Sandoval)
June 1, 2011 8:32 AM PDT
Reed Hastings: Netflix vying for 'wallet share'
Netflix chief talks changes in video entertainment business, saying his company can't offer new releases as quickly as it would like. Plus: "Internet TV is the big story."
(Posted in Rafe's Radar by Rafe Needleman)
June 1, 2011 8:33 AM PDT
Flip creator's new start-up: Grilled cheese meets iPhone
Jonathan Kaplan, former CEO of the company that launched the popular Flip video camera, shows off his new start-up. It's a chain of high-tech grilled-cheese sandwich restaurants. No kidding.(Posted in Rafe's Radar by Rafe Needleman)
June 1, 2011 10:04 AM PDT
Fanhattan launches ultimate iPad movie app at D9
There's nothing here you can't get elsewhere, but Fanhattan pulls it all together in a way nothing has before.(Posted in Rafe's Radar by Rafe Needleman)
June 1, 2011 7:30 AM PDT
Unboxing the D9 conference swag bag
Everyone loves conference tsotchkes. But the goodie bag here at the D: All Things Digital conference is ridiculous.(Posted in Rafe's Radar by Rafe Needleman)
May 31, 2011 3:43 PM PDT
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