Tag Archives : All Things Digital

The first newspaper for iPad is arriving soon

The first newspaper for iPad is arriving soon

Last November the U.S. media reported that Rupert Murdoch, head of the giant News Corp., and Steve Jobs, CEO Apple would release a journal exclusively for the iPad, The Daily. Now, the All Things Digital reports that the launch of the publication must be on 17 January and Jobs may be present in the showcase event of the newspaper. The central development [...]
Twitter may start to sell followers

Twitter may start to sell followers

Twitter would be discussing the possibility of “selling” followers for users who wish to have their messages read by more people. The information was passed on by people close to the company’s plans according to All Things Digital blog. According to Peter Kafka, author of the post, the new service would work in the pages of highlighting [...]
Thanksgiving Weekend: higher retail sales but lesser shopping spending

Thanksgiving Weekend: higher retail sales but lesser shopping spending

It seems that Thanksgiving knows no recession. Thanksgiving weekend retail sales came up to a whopping total of $41.2 billion, beating the 2008 haul by $1.2 billion. The amount is a .5% increase over last year’s $41 billion. However, ‘the average shopper spent 8% less than in 2008, $343.31 against $372.57.’ Consumers were still wary and cautious [...]