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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.
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.
With Cain Out, Attention Shifts to Gingrich: Online Interest in Gingrich on the Rise
A lot can change in a short time. When Chitika Insights last took a look at the online interest among the field of GOP primary candidates, Herman Cain led the others by a large margin, garnering 53% of search traffic. It has been just upwards of a month since that article but the race towards the primaries has not lacked for excitement.
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.
Holiday Video Games in Search: Modern Warfare 3, Skyrim Soar
Ah, mid-November. That time of the year when the holidays are just around the corner, people can’t decide between hot apple cider and hot chocolate, and video game stores are shelving the year’s most anticipated titles…
Chitika Ad Monetization Matrix: A New Tool to Redefine Ad Monetization
Across industries, the Boston Consulting Group Matrix and the Gartner Magic Quadrant have long been fundamental tools in conducting business analysis. These tools are invaluable in helping businesses direct resources toward the segments with the highest worth or potential to optimize their revenue stream. In an effort to contribute a similar tool to the world of online advertising, Chitika Insights developed the Chitika Ad-Monetization Matrix (CAMM).
Searching with the Stars: Be Prepared, Ricki Lake could be out next!
Running on the success of predicting the elimination of Carson Kressley and Anna Trebunksaya, Chitika Insights has ranked the remaining contestants on ABC’s popular reality competition, Dancing with the Stars.