Wednesday, April 25, 2012

Facebook Says It May Budge On 30% Revenue Share For Apps That Aren?t Games

facebook creditsThere was a little gem that we almost missed yesterday in Facebook's amended IPO filing. But it looks like Facebook acknowledged that it may have to move away from a 30 percent revenue share with app developers if it expands Credits, its virtual currency, and payments beyond gaming. This is what it said in the filing yesterday: "We receive a fee of up to 30% when users make such purchases from our Platform developers using our Payments infrastructure. In the future, if we extend Payments outside of games, the percentage fee we receive from developers may vary." If Facebook cuts its 30 percent revenue share for other types of apps, the choice will set it apart from other platforms. Here's how:

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Buckeyes to fire 500 trillion watt laser May 15th in a short, cheap burst

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High-energy laser fusion experiments evoke extreme numbers -- not only in power but also in greenbacks. Sure, the current champ at the National Ignition facility in Livermore, CA can pump out a 411 trillion watt pulse, but at what price? A taxpayer-busting $200,000 per shot, with a $4 billion original construction cost. Compared to that, the new Ohio State University's 500 trillion watt model seems bargain-basement, built with a mere $6 million grant from the US Department of Energy. Admittedly, that paltry sum get you a much shorter burst, lasting 20 picoseconds compared to the NIF's several nanoseconds. But with the ability to fire 100 or more times per day, instead of just once like it's pricier kin, Ohio State will be able to assist the NIF with their fusion experiments, while also carrying on its own science, like simulating star formation. And money aside, the possibility of unlimited fusion-powered energy is always a noble goal, no?

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Spotted: HP's special edition Pavilion dm1 by Alexandre Herchcovitch

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Sometimes we tech writers are little more than laptop pornographers, aren't we? After smiling for Bond Blog's cameras earlier this month, this special edition HP Pavilion dm1 surfaced at a media event here in the states, and naturally we couldn't resist snapping a few in-the-wild shots of our own. Decked out by Brazilian designer Alexandre Herchcovitch, it features all the specs you'd expect from a dm1z (AMD Fusion APU, 11.6-inch display, etc.) except it's been gussied up to resemble that gold frock pictured below. What might interest you even more than the couture, though, is that this is the first time HP's let one of its guest laptop designers alter the texture on the interior as well. In this case, that means even the keycaps have a rough, almost snakeskin-like texture, just like the lid and underbelly. HP also took the opportunity to clarify that this will retail for $630 exclusively through QVC. That's not exactly cheap -- the unadorned dm1z starts at just $400 with the same specs -- though that's hardly the $1,800 price we were expecting. And, the laptop comes bundled with a matching mouse and faux leather sleeve -- for whatever that little bit of color coordination is worth.

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Anyone Wants This Original Apollo XI Mission Patch Flown the Moon? [Space]

This original Apollo XI mission patch actually flown to the Moon by Michael Collins will be for sale this Thursday. It's signed by Collins, Aldrin and Armstrong. It's printed in Beta cloth—the fireproof silica fiber cloth used in Apollo space suits. More »


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Tuesday, April 24, 2012

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Monday, April 23, 2012

Kim Kardashian and Kanye West: Spotted in NYC! Totes in Love!


Kim Kardashian may be posing in lingerie for the world to see, but sources tell Life & Style this reality star only gets down and dirty for one man these days: Kanye West.

Indeed, the rumored couple spent the weekend together in New York City, witnesses and the following photo confirm, with an insider saying Kim and Kanye went out on a late-night date Friday and lasted until 3 a.m.

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According to the tabloid, "it was clear Kim and Kanye couldn't wait another second to see each other because he showed up at the hotel she's staying at just moments after she checked in!"

Following a meal at Mercer Kitchen, Kardashian reportedly stayed over at Kanye's apartment. If you know what we mean!

"They looked very happy to see each other and in love," said an anonymous onlooker who saw the pair at dinner.

During a co-hosting stint on The Today Show earlier this month, Kim was asked about Kanye and, of course, remained coy and evasive. Shocker of shockers, we'll likely need to tune in to season seven of Keeping Up with the Kardashians to learn more.

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Facebook updates S-1, adds Q1 earnings, revenue up 45% over last year

Facebook updates S-1, adds Q1 earnings

Facebook just filed an amended S-1 (that all important document that officially announces its public offering plans) with some new financial info. Now included in the charts and graphs is everything you wanted to know about Q1 of 2012 at Facebook (but were afraid to ask). The new SEC filing reveals that revenues are way up at the social network over last year (a whopping 45 percent higher than Q1 of 2011), but down slightly from last quarter (six percent), settling at a more than respectable $1.058 billion. Of the cash it took in, $872 million of it was ad revenue, which is down from Q4 of 2011 ($943 million) but up significantly from Q1 of last year ($731 million). Facebook was even able to slap a per-user amount on its 900 million active monthly members -- $1.21 -- that's the average revenue for each person with an account at the site. Of course, membership has continued to grow, with 532 million stopping by daily, up from 372 million just a year ago. As for that Instagram purchase, it looks like the widely reported $1 billion figure wasn't entirely accurate -- at least not when talking cold, hard cash. Only $300 million was turned over in immediately spendable currency, the rest of the deal involved 23 million shares of common stock. If you're a sucker for financials hit up the source link.

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