• Gavin O'Malley, 7 hours ago
  • Apple Losing Luster Among Mobile Users CNet Adding to suspicions that Apple is losing its luster, new data shows that customers are not as happy with the company’s phones as they were a year ago. “According to an American Customer Satisfaction Index report issued today, Apple received a score of 81 (on a scale of 100) in terms of customer satisfaction,” CNet reports. “But the company dropped 2 percent from its 2012 position, and the iPhone lags the customer satisfaction rating of 86 for Apple's desktop, laptop, and tablet business.” Read the whole story...
  • Yahoo Redoes Flickr TechCunch On the heels of its agreement to buy Tumblr, Yahoo on Tuesday relaunched photo service Flickr. “There are no more bits of text or blue links, but rather a grid layout of huge pictures in full resolution,” TechCrunch notes. Also, “Stemming from the updated iOS app recently … the company is also announcing a brand new Android experience, catching the Google version of the Flickr app up to the iOS version.” Read the whole story...
  • Fab Could Flaunt $1B Valuation The Wall Street Journal Fab Inc. is reportedly close to raising $250 million to $300 million, which would value the online design retailer at $1 billion. “The deal and its list of final participants hasn't closed, but it is expected to wrap up in mid-June, with existing investor Atomico is leading the round,” The Wall Street Journal reports. “Fab started as a gay social network but switched gears into e-commerce about two years ago.” Read the whole story...
  • Microsoft Bows Xbox-Exclusive Series Engadget Microsoft this week debuted “The Music Room” -- a new interactive TV series that will be available exclusively on Xbox Live. “As a part of Microsoft's drive to beef up Xbox's entertainment content, the two-part program will be available to Gold subscribers on May 29th,” Engadget reports. “Host Laura Jackson will be joined by special guest Carl Barât, formerly of the Libertines, and the lineup is set to include Everything Everything, Don Broco and Swim Deep.” Read the whole story...