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Helping Teens Via Text – Nancy Lublin at D: Mobile

Ina Fried — Wed, 22 May 2013 11:00:00 +0000

As the head of the nonprofit activism organization DoSomething.org, Nancy Lublin reaches out to teens via text messages, and her organization has reached one million teens via weekly text messages so far.

Omar Khan Talks Security At Dive Into Mobile

Ina Fried — Tue, 21 May 2013 08:00:00 +0000

Omar Khan of China’s NQ Mobile talked about mobile security onstage at the D: Dive Into Mobile conference.

Beth Comstock on New GE Ventures Office in Valley

Kara Swisher — Mon, 20 May 2013 19:05:50 +0000

Kara Swisher interviews Beth Comstock, who oversees GE Ventures, a renewed effort by the industrial conglomerate to focus in investment in promising innovations in Silicon Valley.

Hands On With the Lenovo Horizon "Tabletop" PC

Lauren Goode — Mon, 20 May 2013 13:00:00 +0000

Lenovo’s new “tabletop” PC is an all-in-one that transforms your living room table into a touchscreen gaming center. But is this big PC worth the big price tag? AllThingsD’s Lauren Goode reports.

Google's Backpack Takes Maps Far and Wide

Ina Fried — Fri, 17 May 2013 18:45:00 +0000

At the Google I/O trade show, AllThingsD’s Ina Fried got a look at the tools Google uses to bring its maps and imagery to remote places such as the Grand Canyon and the Arctic Circle.

Alcatel One Touch Idol Review

Bonnie Cha — Thu, 16 May 2013 13:00:00 +0000

Alcatel One Touch is new to the U.S. smartphone scene. Unfortunately, its first release doesn’t leave a good impression.

Mossberg Reviews Productivity Suites for iPad

Walt Mossberg — Wed, 15 May 2013 01:00:00 +0000

Many regard the iPad as merely a media consumption device, but Walt Mossberg shows us several Microsoft Office-compatible app suites that allow you to be productive on Apple’s tablets. (Photo: Apple)

Digital Heart Monitors for Busy People

Katherine Boehret — Tue, 14 May 2013 21:13:57 +0000

The HeartMath Inner Balance Sensor and Tinke by Zensorium are devices that digitally monitor heart rate and breathing patterns. WSJ’s Katherine Boehret says they’re ideal tools for busy people to stay heart-healthy.

The Next Generation of Battery Packs for iPhone 5

Lauren Goode — Mon, 13 May 2013 13:00:00 +0000

Mophie has been known for its smartphone battery cases ever since the days of the original iPhone, but could MyCharge steal Mophie’s crown with its new battery case for iPhone 5? AllThingsD’s Lauren Goode reviews.

Apps That Curb Texting and Driving

Bonnie Cha — Thu, 09 May 2013 13:00:00 +0000

If you or your teen have a bad habit of texting and driving, one of these apps can help encourage safer behavior.

Mossberg: How to Get the Start Menu in Windows 8

Walt Mossberg — Wed, 08 May 2013 01:00:00 +0000

For those who dislike the new Windows 8 Start screen, Walt Mossberg has tested two third party plug-ins that bring the traditional Start menu back to the Windows 8 desktop. (Photo: SweetLabs, Inc.)

Apps That Teach Kids to Code

Lauren Goode — Mon, 06 May 2013 13:00:00 +0000

Hoping to raise the next Zuckerberg or just want to introduce computer programming to your child’s elementary education? Here are some iPad apps that will help teach your kids the fundamentals of coding.

Windows Phone's Myerson at D: Dive Into Mobile

Ina Fried — Mon, 06 May 2013 11:00:00 +0000

Terry Myerson, the leader of Microsoft’s Windows Phone division, spoke at length to Ina Fried at the D: Dive Into Mobile conference about Android, Facebook, iOS and his division’s place in the competitive landscape.

Snapchat CEO Evan Spiegel on Ads and Ephemerality

Liz Gannes — Fri, 03 May 2013 10:00:00 +0000

Snaphchat’s Evan Spiegel joined Liz Gannes onstage at the D: Dive Into Mobile conference to talk about growth rate and monetization, as well as the ephemeral nature of the service.

Now Playing: Twitter Music

Bonnie Cha — Thu, 02 May 2013 13:00:00 +0000

Can a social networking site like Twitter make a good music discovery app? AllThingsD goes hands on to find out.

The Potential of Mobile Ads at D: Dive Into Mobile

Peter Kafka — Thu, 02 May 2013 11:45:00 +0000

Google’s Jason Spero and Millennial Media’s Mollie Spilman make the case for why the small screen is still a big opportunity when it comes to mobile advertising.

Ali Pincus Talks About Hunters Alley

Kara Swisher — Wed, 01 May 2013 11:55:00 +0000

Kara Swisher interviews One Kings Lane co-founder Ali Pincus about new consumer-to-consumer commerce service called Hunters Alley.

Mossberg's Annual Spring Laptop Buyer's Guide

Walt Mossberg — Wed, 01 May 2013 01:00:00 +0000

Walt Mossberg brings us his annual spring laptop buyer’s guide for 2013. His number one tip for Windows 8 laptop shopping: “Wait, if you can.” (Photo: Asus)

A Social Network for You and Your Neighborhood

Katherine Boehret — Tue, 30 Apr 2013 21:23:21 +0000

Social networks can connect you with the world but what about your actual, physical neighborhood? Nextdoor, which connects you with your neighborhood – and only your neighborhood – has immense networking potential, says WSJ’s Katherine Boehret.

Movile CEO Bloisi at D: Dive Into Mobile

Liz Gannes — Tue, 30 Apr 2013 20:00:00 +0000

The Movile CEO told Liz Gannes that the lower penetration of smartphones in the Latin America market will be turned around by more Wi-Fi connections, as well as cheaper prices.

Xiaomi's Bin Lin at D: Dive Into Mobile

Liz Gannes — Mon, 29 Apr 2013 14:00:00 +0000

At Dive Into Mobile, company co-founder Bin Lin talked about Xiaomi, its sell-at-cost strategy and how it hopes to make money on services.

Three Messaging Apps You Should Know About

Lauren Goode — Mon, 29 Apr 2013 13:00:00 +0000

Mobile messaging apps are all the rage these days. But why would you need a messaging app in addition to the built-in messaging you already have on iPhone or Android? Lauren Goode explores the key features of three popular messaging apps.

Waze CEO Noam Bardin at D: Dive Into Mobile

Liz Gannes — Fri, 26 Apr 2013 14:00:00 +0000

Noam Bardin, CEO of crowdsourced mapping company Waze, talked to Liz Gannes last week onstage at D: Dive Into Mobile about Google, Apple and its own 44 million users and 70,000 volunteer map editors.

Gaga Manager Troy Carter Dives Into Mobile

Kara Swisher — Thu, 25 Apr 2013 14:00:00 +0000

Lady Gaga’s manager said last week at D: Dive Into Mobile that it’s not good to shock the water in the music business. As such, the singer’s next album will be available as a standalone app, as an iTunes download, and even on a physical CD.

Turn Your Android Device Into a Game Console

Bonnie Cha — Thu, 25 Apr 2013 13:00:00 +0000

Green Throttle helps turn the mobile gaming experience into a living room experience, but there’s one big drawback.