Stories by Zach Miners

New app can unearth video gems on Periscope

In perhaps the first sign that live streaming might spawn its own assortment of sub-players, a visual data analysis startup is putting its chops to work to categorize and rank videos on Periscope, the app owned by Twitter.

Written by Zach Miners05 May 15 21:34

Google extends Android voice search to Zillow, Shazam, NPR

"OK Google, where are the open houses in Chicago?" That's a question that might yield a useful response for Android users, now that Zillow's real estate service is integrated into Google's voice search.

Written by Zach Miners01 May 15 10:28

Airbnb's new app for tablets features magazine-style layout

Airbnb has developed a new app customized for iOS and Android tablets in an attempt to give those users a better way to browse its million-plus home rental listings than with the devices' web browsers.

Written by Zach Miners30 April 15 06:23

Twitter blames weak sales on lackluster ads, drops forecast

Twitter failed to meet revenue estimates for the first quarter, and is lowering its expectations for the rest of the year, due to weaker than expected performance of some of its ads products, the company said Tuesday.

Written by Zach Miners29 April 15 06:44

Google sales hit a speed bump in Q1

Google's sales rose 12 per cent during the first quarter, the slowest rate of revenue growth since 2013, while the amount it charges for ad clicks continued to drop.

Written by Zach Miners24 April 15 07:10

Facebook releases a caller ID app for Android

Facebook wants to mesh its massive social network with phone communications so that it can provide its members with useful information about people at the other end of the line.

Written by Zach Miners23 April 15 05:54