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Next up from EMC: Project Thunder flash appliance

EMC’s promised Project Lightning server-based PCIe flash storage product is now available — under the VFCache brand. But EMC’s not done — it plans a flash appliance dubbed Project Thunder, for later this year. the thunder-and-lightning duo takes direct aim … Continue reading

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Here’s why Soundcloud ditched Flash for HTML5

Social sound sharing startup Soundcloud is switching to HTML5 for its default widget, essentially demoting its Flash widget to become a fallback solution. Soundcloud only introduced its HTML5 widget some three months ago, but a spokesperson told me today that … Continue reading

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LuxeYard puts a social spin on high-end flash sales

LuxeYard, a members-only e-commerce website that sells discounted high-end furniture and home decor products, is launching Tuesday to users in the United States and Canada. Yes, it’s technically another flash sales site. But what’s interesting about LuxeYard is that it’s … Continue reading

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News flash: Yes, Facebook is selling you to advertisers

There’s a breathless report out today that provides an “exclusive look” at how Facebook plans to use the new Timeline feature to attract advertisers looking for more social ads. But is it really that surprising to think Facebook would be … Continue reading

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Apple set to purchase Israeli NAND flash firm

Apple is set to acquire Israeli NAND flash design firm Anobit for an estimated $ 500 million dollars, according to a report by Reuters. Apple also plans to invest in a new R&D facility in Israel. Read more… Neowin.net

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