Latest from Pluggd.in [We request you to help us understand your Cloud computing service usage by taking this survey.] | UnPluggd : Have you blocked your seat yet? [Early bird offer] Ladies and Gentlemen, UnPluggd event is scheduled for July 7th (Bangalore) and as always, expect an awesome inspiring content and demo of upcoming startups at the event. The earlybird registration (use discount code BOOTSTRAP to get more than 20% discount) is ON and you can avail the same from our ticketing partners: MeraEvents and Ayojak. Note: Early bird offer ends June 5th. – For startups, who want to demo at the event – fill in your nomination here (deadline is June 16th). | | | Social/Mobile Platforms have Changed the Game in the US (but not India yet) I was looking at some stats on growth of consumer social and mobile platforms between 2008 and now. Even though it's an obvious point, the contrast is quite stark and shows how much the world has changed in a short time. It's almost hard to imagine a world where Facebook was a startup much smaller than it is today, LinkedIn and Twitter had very small user bases and iOS and Android each had less than 10M users. But this was the case in early 2008. The numbers above are based on Crunchbase, SEC filings and news reports – I think they're directionally correct although there may be some numbers that are not exactly right. While all these above-mentioned platforms or quasi-platforms (and others I have not mentioned) have impacted startups in the US and Europe, I think Facebook and Android are the real game-changers in India as opposed to LinkedIn, Twitter or iOS. Why Facebook and Android in India? Here's why: When I think of consumer platforms (a much abused term), I think of a few criteria: a large, engaged and fast-growing audience (100M+ users) a developer friendly culture and technology base a monetization vehicle that is providing enough return ... | | | Why too many users too soon may be a bad thing "Just get the users, we'll worry about making money later" has become a cliché of sorts in the consumer internet world. It's part of the reason why anyone outside the industry doesn't understand the workings of venture capital but it is also largely the reason why a lot of pointless ideas get funded. | | | Startup 1000Lookz Launches MIDAS App, a virtual makeover tool [Look Gorgeous..Always!] Upload your own pic. Apply makeup for your face (foundation, blush, concealer), eyes (eyeshadow: lid, contour, highlight & smoky eye effects) and lips (lipstick & lipgloss). | | | Tata DOCOMO launches TwittCom – Now activate and recharge services on Twitter Tata DOCOMO has launched TwittCom, a Twitter application for its GSM prepaid customers that will allow them to recharge and activate a Value added service/ application through Twitter. | | | LinkedIn crosses 15 million mark in India LinkedIn has crossed 15 million members in India, making India the largest market outside US. | | | PosterGully brings posters online, not just another brick in your wall We call ourselves Not just another brick on your wall, and we're doing everything to prove our case. | | | LetsBuy shuts shop! Traffic will be redirected to Flipkart LetsBuy has finally called it a day and has shut the shop. | | | Google alerts users of Internet shutdown on July 9 "You computer seems to be infected…" If you are one of those who are viewing this message then you are in for a nasty surprise come this 9th July. Google has issued a warning to alert users whose devices are infected by the malware DNSChanger via a special message that will appear at the top of the Google search results page for users with affected devices. The problem began when international hackers ran an online advertising scam to take control of infected computers around the world. Then the FBI set up a safety net a few months back using Government computers to prevent internet disruptions for malware infected computers. Infact it is also keeping people informed as to what the malware is and how it can affect your computer. Google acknowledges the fact that at the current disinfection rate hundreds of thousands of devices will still be infected when the court order expires on July 9th and the replacement DNS servers are shut down. At that time, any remaining infected machines may experience slowdowns or completely lose Internet access. The blog says "While we expect to notify over 500,000 users within a week, we realize we won't reach every affected ... | | | | More to read:
| Announcing UnPluggd We're excited to announce the next edition of UnPluggd, India's biggest startup event.
Date: July 7, 2012 [in Bangalore].
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