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And the winners of Launch are…
Venture Beat - 7 Mar 2013 05:04
After three long days, the elite Grand Jury picks the startups they deem most deserving of fame and fortune.
What developers need to know about the new News Feed
Venture Beat - 7 Mar 2013 23:50
It's obvious what News Feed changes mean for consumers. What about Facebook-connected apps and the devs who build them?
Here are some things you’re probably going to hate about the new Facebook News Feed
Venture Beat - 7 Mar 2013 23:12
The new Facebook News Feed is here, and I hate it already, IÂ think.
Analyst Moves: DVA, VAR
Forbes - 7 Mar 2013 22:54
Davita (DVA) was downgraded to hold from buy by Deutsche Bank (DB) as the firm believes the company is fully valued. A $130 price target was set.
Lock up the stable before the horses are stolen
Venture Beat - 7 Mar 2013 22:50
Sponsored Post As smartphones continue to proliferate, so increases the number of thieves who can’t resist their lure.
Why an email tax is truly a “terrible ideaâ€
Venture Beat - 7 Mar 2013 22:49
A Berkeley City Councilman has proposed levying a "very tiny tax" on email to save the failing US Postal Service.
Analyst Moves: AEO, DRQ
Forbes - 7 Mar 2013 22:46
American Eagle (AEO) had its estimates for fiscal 2013 and fiscal 2014 increased by UBS (UBS) as the firm believes that an increased fashion mix during 2013 should lead to higher margins. A $23 price target was set.
Meet our team at VentureBeat’s office hours next Thursday
Venture Beat - 7 Mar 2013 22:45
Next Thursday, March 14, from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m., VentureBeat will be at your service as we host our next installment of our open office hours in San Francisco. If you’re working on a startup in the Bay Area â...
Daily Dividends Report: PRIM, KWR, BKCC, CPK, TCBK
Forbes - 7 Mar 2013 22:39
Primoris Services Corporation (PRIM) maintained its quarterly dividend of 3 cents per share. The dividend is payable on stockholders of record on March 29, 2013, payable on or about April 15, 2013.
Advertisers and marketers should love Facebook’s new feed … but they better refocus on being awesome
Venture Beat - 7 Mar 2013 22:32
Facebook just released its new news feed and marketers should be happy: Facebook is providing a rich canvas on which to display their wares. But it'll be best for social marketing experts.
Daily Dividends Report: CIZN, SYPR, ARKR, UIHC, CL
Forbes - 7 Mar 2013 22:25
Citizens Holding Company (CIZN) maintained its quarterly dividend of 22 cents per share. The cash dividend of $0.22 per share payable March 29, 2013, to shareholders of record as of March 18, 2013.
Here’s what we’re doing at SXSW
Venture Beat - 7 Mar 2013 21:46
Produced in Association with UKTI VentureBeat is teaming up with UK Trade & Investment at SXSW to showcase the United Kingdom’s thriving start-up and investment scene -- and to cover SXSW.
Record execs force Apple to delay streaming radio service for being cheap
Venture Beat - 7 Mar 2013 21:26
Apple has made the decision to delay its upcoming streaming radio service over royalty payment disagreements, according to reports by the New York Post and the New York Times.
1 billion daily product recommendations driving ‘multiple billions’ in sales for RichRelevance clients
Venture Beat - 7 Mar 2013 21:20
A billion product recommendations a day is a significant milestone, and with 73 percent revenue growth and 43 percent customer growth in the past year to go with it, RichRelevance is hiring a new president to help increa...
How a fake developer attracted hundreds of emails, bribes, and job offers
Venture Beat - 7 Mar 2013 21:19
Meebo founder Elaine Wherry created a fake JavaScript engineer named Pete London to attract the best recruiters in Silicon Valley.
We Cannot Afford To Undo Economic And Environmental Progress In Ohio
Forbes - 7 Mar 2013 21:15Struggling to hire developers? Maybe it’s your fault.
Venture Beat - 7 Mar 2013 21:10
Guest Post We talk to a lot of company founders about recruiting, and their stories are all pretty similar: hiring great developers is hard, and it’s getting harder by the day. Most blame external forces--the tale...
Boy Scouts can now earn a badge for game design
Venture Beat - 7 Mar 2013 20:35
The recognition shows the mass appeal of games and the need for the Boy Scouts to keep up with the times.
News Feed’s design finally catches up with Timeline
Venture Beat - 7 Mar 2013 20:16
Facebook is announcing the latest changes to its News Feed today and we're reporting live from Menlo Park. Check out this post for live updates on what you can expect to see on your Facebook soon.
Android is the king of malware, says F-Secure in a careless, imprecise report
Venture Beat - 7 Mar 2013 20:06
Android malware has reached a new, dangerous high -- at least if you believe F-Secure.
ShowYou now lets you watch videos with friends on the iPad & iPhone
Venture Beat - 7 Mar 2013 19:50
Taking its social aspects a step further, the video discovery app ShowYou will now let you share the viewing experience with your friends.
Marissa Mayer’s 6-month bonus from Yahoo: $1,000,000
Venture Beat - 7 Mar 2013 19:42
In six months under Mayer, Yahoo's stock price has jumped from $15 to $23, adding over $17 billion in market value to the still-slumbering purple giant.