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In computing, a platform describes some sort of hardware architecture or software framework (including application frameworks), that allows software to run. Typical platforms include a computer's architecture, operating system, programming languages and related runtime libraries or graphical user interface.

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Online payment firm PayPal has opened its software platform to outside developers

PayPal courts outside developers

Technology / Internet

created Nov 04, 2009 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0

PayPal has opened its software platform to outside developers in a move designed to unleash a flood of creative uses for the online financial transaction service.


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Miniweb merges Internet and TV with Blinkx

Technology / Internet

created May 13, 2009 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Blinkx said it is putting its online video search skills to work for Britain-based Miniweb Interactive, a firm specializing in merging television with the Internet.


US software giant Microsoft is reportedly  in talks with Verizon Wireless to launch a touch-screen cellphone

Microsoft in cellphone talks with Verizon

Electronics / Consumer & Gadgets

created Apr 28, 2009 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

US software giant Microsoft is in talks with Verizon Wireless to launch a touch-screen cellphone early next year in a bid to compete with Apple's iPhone, The Wall Street Journal reported Tuesday.


Virtual music school becomes a reality

Technology / Software

created Mar 27, 2009 | popularity 4 / 5 (3) | comments 0

(PhysOrg.com) -- Students of popular musical instruments may soon be learning to play with the help of a new generation of intelligent, interactive computer programmes.


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Google preparing to steer more telephone traffic

Technology / Internet

created Mar 12, 2009 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

(AP) -- Internet search leader Google Inc. is preparing to steer more telephone traffic through an online command center that it acquired nearly two years ago.