“lets you use only unprefixed CSS properties everywhere. It works behind the scenes, adding the current browser’s prefix to any CSS code, only when it’s needed.”
The China Startup Report »
October 31, 2011 -
Interested in starting a company in China? Here’s a quick report on China through the lens of a Silicon Valley serial entrepreneur.
This 15 min guide by Bowei Gai aims to cover the basics of Chinese market size, opportunity, key players, competition and infrastructure.
Android Orphans: Visualizing a Sad History of Support »
October 27, 2011 -
A comprehensive look at hardware support for every major Android release. It’s not a pretty picture for those who own Android-based devices.
Intro to Tencent Weibo
October 17, 2011 - Leave a Comment
Tencent Weibo, one of the big Twitter competitors/clones in China has recently released an English version. While it’s a friendly welcome, the half-translated presentation makes it a bit hard to really dive in.
This is the first, in my new "Alex in China" series on Flickr.
Thoughtful China »
October 17, 2011 -
A weekly video round-up of China’s media and advertising industry. It provides a good view into niche marketing and the country’s advertising markets. Episodes include “Tiger Mom Consumers”, “Working with Weibo”, “Why Facebook Won’t Win in China” and “China’s Most Valuable Brands”
Everything You Need to Know About China in 10 Minutes
October 10, 2011 - Leave a Comment
I ran across this awesome video on Shanghaiist. It’s packed full of some interesting stats, culture and interpersonal behavior. There are a couple of translation issues in the video text and narration, but it’s pretty obvious when you see it.
It runs about 10 minutes long, so it’s a perfect way to spend a quick break during your day.
Note: The video doesn’t always load, so if you run into any issues, try pausing any adblock software you are using (this site doesn’t run ads, but the video has a short pre-roll ad). If that doesn’t work, you can try to watch the video on Shanghaiist or on Tudou.
You’re Doing it Wrong
October 7, 2011 - Leave a Comment
So, they support Windows, OS X, the iPhone and the iPad. They cover four major browsers, but apparently using an up-to-date version of one of those browsers is not supported.
Our Mobile Planet »
October 5, 2011 -
“provides insights into smartphone usage and mobile attitudes. Use it to create custom charts that will deepen your understanding of the mobile consumer and support data driven decisions in your mobile strategy.”