Startup News
Fusion-io names former HP CTO Shane Robison as new CEO
Venture Beat - 8 May 2013 16:40
Both CEO David Flynn and chief marketing officer Rick White are leaving Fusion-io to become startup investors.
Morbid investment of the day: eFuneral nabs $250K to be a Yelp for funeral homes
Venture Beat - 8 May 2013 18:26
End-of-life planning startup eFuneral has received a $250,000 investment to help people find resources online for funeral planning including funeral home reviews, estate planning, and cemetery information.
Why Woman Should Brag More
Forbes - 8 May 2013 18:13
by Lisa Curtis
The Consumerization of Enterprise Software
Forbes - 8 May 2013 23:57
A few years ago, I remember that I tried using Salesforce for the first time. When I first interacted with the product, I felt like I was driving a Honda Accord: it was efficient and got the job done, but it wasn't all t...
Activision Blizzard says Call of Duty: Ghosts will be a huge launch, but stock falls on weak World of Warcraft numbers
Venture Beat - 8 May 2013 23:54
In after-hours trading, Activision Blizzard's stock price fell 5 percent to $14.49 a share. The fall may be due to the drop in World of Warcraft numbers and the comments about the second half.
Groupon stock surges 10% on strong earnings, company says it's 'still a toddler'
Venture Beat - 8 May 2013 23:53
Daily deals business Groupon has had a tough past few months, but at least today's Q1 earnings beat expectations.
Google Wallet chief leaves the company
Venture Beat - 8 May 2013 23:35
Osama Bedier, the head of Google Wallet, has left the company.
Microsoft promotes Amy Hood as its new chief financial officer
Venture Beat - 8 May 2013 23:28
With Microsoft's chief financial officer Peter Klein announcing that he would step down from the position during the Q3 2012 earnings, the company announced today that corporate vice president Amy Hood will take over the...
More Telcos Launch 1 Gbps Internet In Google Fiber's Afterglow
Forbes - 8 May 2013 23:27
The search giant's high-speed Internet network, Fiber, has spawned lots of competition. Great for cities across America--and for Google.
NASA will turn astronauts into farmers for long-term Mars missions
Venture Beat - 8 May 2013 23:04
To make it worth the substantial cost of shipping greenhouses, lighting, and other necessary equipment to the red planet, the missions need to be very long in duration -- as long as 15 or even 20 years.
SAP's cloud moves show businesses won't tolerate 18-month deployments anymore
Venture Beat - 8 May 2013 23:02
Sept. 9 - 10, 2013San Francisco, CAEarly Bird Tickets on Sale Enterprise software giant SAP has been throwing its hands in the air for years exclaiming that it is indeed a cloud company. But yesterday, it took a big ...
How eye-tracking tech is about to make advertising even more invasive
Venture Beat - 8 May 2013 22:29
Guest Post Eye tracking is the next front in advertisers' quest for your undying attention -- but what exactly do you stand to gain from it?
Activision blows away first quarter earnings targets, raises estimates for year
Venture Beat - 8 May 2013 22:15
Activision Blizzard beats estimates, but World of Warcraft loses 1.3M subscribers.
Sony to begin making PlayStation 3 in Brazil
Venture Beat - 8 May 2013 22:02
The move will result in a drastic price cut for the PS 3, as Sony will no longer have to pay import duties.
2013 opportunity spotlights in digital health innovation
Venture Beat - 8 May 2013 21:46
Sponsored Post The Digital Health Summer Summit returns to San Diego this June to offer entrepreneurs and innovators practical takeaways directly from industry veterans on what it takes to grow a successful digital healt...
The Facebook phone from HTC now on sale for 99 cents from AT&T
Venture Beat - 8 May 2013 21:42
The First interface itself is Facebook's way of making a mobile operating system without actually making a mobile operating system. The result is pretty awesome, and for 99 cents (with a contract, natch), it's a steal.
Picking the perfect fitness wristband: FuelBand, Up, Flex, or Basis
Venture Beat - 8 May 2013 21:41
So, you're looking for a fitness wristband to keep you in a healthy mindset. We've compared the top three to help you choose.
5 facts about the Asian smartphone market Western developers must know
Venture Beat - 8 May 2013 21:20
Guest Post July 9-10, 2013 San Francisco, CA Early Bird Tickets on Sale A number of Western developers I advise are interested in launching their apps in what they call "the Asian smartphone market." The goal is quite un...
This Google office has a real fireman's pole, slide, cattle walkway, and more (gallery)
Venture Beat - 8 May 2013 21:14
Nap rooms are so 2000s. Massage rooms are a dime a dozen. And the in-office gym has been around since at least the 90s. So if you want to up the ante, attract the best talent, and have the most brag-worthy office in the ...
Trulia acquires Market Leader to enter realm of enterprise software
Venture Beat - 8 May 2013 20:40
Online real estate marketplace Trulia acquires Market Leader, a company that provides a software-as-a-service solution for real estate professionals, for $355 million.
10 Big States Taxing Internet Sales
Forbes - 8 May 2013 20:37
Shopped on line recently? Don't be surprised if your state's sales tax is added to the total at check-out. Congress has yet to pass the Marketplace Fairness Act which would require Internet merchants to collect sales tax...