Category Archives: Business

Link: Facebook encouraging organ donations →

This is the power of data aggregation: The Facebook tool works like this: Users go to their timelines, where under Life Event they will see a health and wellness section. Zuckerberg said: “You put in, ‘I decided to be an … Continue reading

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Link: Different Strokes, or Living in the Past? →

Nintendo has suffered through poor quarter, and Zynga has had another booming one. This article from AllThingsD quotes Michael Pachter, an analyst, speaking on the current state of the gaming industry and consoles: Nintendo is living in the past, repeating … Continue reading

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Link: Google Drive →

For those of you keeping score: DropBox announced a small update to their services allowing users to share any file within the service, even if it isn’t specifically made public. Microsoft augmented SkyDrive to integrate with Mac OS X finder, … Continue reading

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Weekly Download #36: Nokia’s Abysmal Quarter, More on Instagram, Sony, Nest, Apple & Gaming, Patents

In this episode, Chris and Tarun discuss Nokia and what “restructuring” means, more on the Instagram+FB deal; Sony’s downfall story and how it relates to similar Apple competitors; Nest vs. Honeywell; Apple and a potential partnership with Valve; our favorite … Continue reading

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Link: Why Voting Rights Is Awesome →

WSJ reporting on the Instagram acquisition: Companies generally prefer to bring in ranks of lawyers and bankers to scrutinize a deal before proceeding, a process that can eat up days or weeks. Mr. Zuckerberg ditched all that. By the time … Continue reading

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Link: Apple & Samsung Agree to Discuss Settlement →

Could the patent wars be ending soon? Doubtful…..

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Link: Twitter: “We will not join the patent wars” →

Adam Messinger, VP of Engineering: The [Innovator’s Patent Agreement] is a new way to do patent assignment that keeps control in the hands of engineers and designers. It is a commitment from Twitter to our employees that patents can only … Continue reading

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Link: WP7 Can’t Beat iOS & Android in Europe →

The flagship Nokia phone isn’t doing so hot in Europe. Sean Ludwig reports for VentureBeat: “No one comes into the store and asks for a Windows phone,” an anonymous European mobile executive told Reuters. “Nokia have given themselves a double … Continue reading

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Link: Nokia Lumia 900 on AT&T Website →

Could it be possible that AT&T is only listing it as sold out to generate buzz?

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Link: Could Instagram Have Become a Successful, Independent Business? →

Martin Bryant provides a few ways Instagram could have grown, but most of them sound pretty boring: in-app purchases, subscriptions, advertising, brand partnerships and data mining, it could also have gone into administration that happens sometimes to companies, click here … Continue reading

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Link: Falling Behind →

Sony Corp. – A tale of dominance and downfall. A great piece by Hiroko Tabuchi with the NYT.

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Link: When David Fights Back →

Nest has responded to Honeywell’s claims of patent infringement: Despite the fact that Honeywell is an “industrial behemoth” with revenues that exceeded $36 billion in 2011, Nest says the company hasn’t innovated. “That ‘blah-looking controller’ on the market today is … Continue reading

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Weekly Download #35: RIM, IE, iPad, Lumia and Windows Phone 7.5

Tarun and Chris cover some news from last week on RIM’s continued failures, IE’s rise in marketshare, and (what else) the iPad doing amazing. Then, Tarun discusses his thoughts on Windows Phone and provides an overview of the Mango experience. … Continue reading

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Link: AT&T Lumia Launch a “Plop” →

Raimo Lenschow, a Barclays analyst quoted in this AllThingsD piece by John Paczkowski: Our admittedly anecdotal check of 10-15 stores did not find a single one that was open — a significant barrier to sales. We found promotional materials for … Continue reading

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Link: Best Buy CEO Shakeup →

Best Buy announced this morning that its CEO, Brian Dunn is resigning and board member Mike Mikan will be taking over. While the CEO change is unexpected, it is is not all that odd given the number of problems we’ve … Continue reading

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From iOS to Windows Phone: Act 2 (The Experience)

Tarun dives into the experience of the Windows Phone with the Lumia 800. Continue reading

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Link: Facebook to Acquire Instagram →

Kevin, CEO: Every day that passes, we see more experiences being shared through Instagram in ways that we never thought possible. It’s because of our dedicated and talented team that we’ve gotten this far, and with the support and cross-pollination … Continue reading

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Link: AOL Sells 72% of Patent Portfolio to Microsoft →

Looks like the company is going to completely refocus their direction.

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From iOS to Windows Phone: Act 1 (The Motive)

Tarun takes an in-depth look at the history of the Windows Phone and Nokia, while also setting the stage for his own opinions about the device itself. Continue reading

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Link: Yahoo Lays off 2,000 Employees →

Kara Swisher, who has been all over this series of unfortunate events for Yahoo!: The layoffs touch all units of the company, but the hardest hit is the product division, which is headed by Blake Irving, as well as its … Continue reading

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Link: EA Is the Worst Company in America →

In bracket style fashion, EA has been chosen as the Worst company in America.

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Link: The Mac Goes Corporate →

About 46% of corporations now issue Macs to employees, up by half in just two years. “The use of iPads and iPhones in the workplace is creating increased awareness and consideration of Macs,” said Frank Gillett, vice president and principal … Continue reading

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Link: Lumia 900 Target Market →

According to Sebastian Anthony: The Lumia 900 isn’t targeting iPhone or Galaxy users; it’s targeting the 41% of the US public who still own a feature phone. If you’re already firmly set on getting an iPhone, the Lumia won’t stop … Continue reading

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Link: iPad As A POS Disruption →

Square has already started to implement the iPad as a POS system for local merchants. Fast Comapny’s Kit Eaton looks at how Revel Systems is taking this to the next level. The firm is partnering with Best Buy’s Geek Squad … Continue reading

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Link: Internet Explorer Strikes Back →

IE is making a slight comeback with a .99% gain last month. This may sound pathetically minuscule, but the amount is almost enough to recoup their losses that they experienced over the past year. The chart also shows Firefox’s continual … Continue reading

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