Not too long ago encyclopedias were one of the only available resources for people interested in researching a particular topic. Long hours in the library searching through shelves of information to find an answer could certainly be expected. As technology has evolved, our resources for research, as well as habits, have changed as well.
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Traffic for Google+ on the Rise Along with User Count
Chitika Insights has covered the heavily publicized launch of Google+ amidst a variety of reported statistics, some which stated that Google+ hosted a user base comprised of over 40 Million people, others which described the fledgling social network as nothing more than a ghost town. Initially, traffic on Google+ saw a rapid rate of growth, but was accompanied by a period of significant decline. Since then, Chitika Insights has been regularly keeping tabs on the condition of Google+, in order to determine the relative success of the social network.
Report: Future of Firefox Unclear; 25% of Users Lag Behind in Version Updates
For many years, Mozilla’s non-profit web browser Firefox has been the only real competitor for Microsoft’s Internet Explorer. The ubiquitous IE has reigned in the browser market, but when Firefox debuted in 2004 it brought a refreshing alternative to Microsoft’s offering. Sleekly designed and more secure than IE6, the open-source Firefox was “browser of choice” for many tech-savvy users.
With Windows 8 Launch Looming, Activity Among Early Adopters Remains Low
In February 2012, Microsoft plans to release the public beta of Windows 8, its latest operating system designed to support Tablets and PCs, a new App Store, as well as a host of other additional features. This marks the first attempt by Microsoft to compete with Apple’s well established App Store, and the Android Market.
Record Sales Help Boost Online Activity in Competitive Tablet Market
After enjoying a hugely successful Black Friday / Cyber Monday holiday weekend, Tablet manufacturers have made it clear that there is space for competitors in the market other than the apple. The HTC Flyer, BlackBerry PlayBook, and the Kindle Fire amongst others entered at a price point which in some cases is less than half the price of the iPad; this Thanksgiving has successfully kicked off the Tablet Wars.
Gingerbread Dominates Android OS Market with 67% Share
When Google acquired Android Inc. in 2005, many thought Google was making a risky endeavor into an industry unfamiliar to them. Flash forward to 2011—where Android is a dominant force in the mobile industry, and those initial concerns are now long forgotten whispers.
Playbook Sales up by 46%, Web Traffic Fluctuates
After the disappointing sales of Blackberry PlayBook which launched on April 11th, the holiday season presented a great opportunity for RIM to stay alive in the market as well as clean out retailers’ shelves. In light of Black Friday (November 25th), RIM slashed the price of the BlackBerry PlayBook by more than 50% for the holiday season.
Kindle Fire Sales Blazing – Web Functionality Limits Takeover of Tablet Market
On November 14th, a day ahead of schedule, Amazon released the greatly hyped Kindle Fire – a tablet that some dubbed a potential “iPad-Killer”, but for the most part was designed to support the integration of digital content from Amazon’s broad range of services.
Shopping Goes Mobile in Time for the Holiday
This holiday season it appears that more consumers than ever will be making purchases from their mobile devices, rather than utilizing their personal computers or the more traditional means of going to a physical store. According to mobile ad network Jumptap and comScore, 31% of mobile device owners have made a purchase with their device.
Study: Firefox 8 Experiences Rapid Adoption Rate, Claims 35% of Traffic in 1 Week
On November 8th, Mozilla released Firefox 8, the 5th rendition of the browser released since the beginning of this year. This is yet another testament to Mozilla’s recently adopted rapid release process, particularly made evident by the fact that first seven versions of the browser took seven years to release!