Business
scott-thompson

Yahoo confirms CEO Scott Thompson is to step down after degree scandal

Yahoo has confirmed that CEO Scott Thompson is to step down after the degree scandal. While they say “step down” I really don’t think he was given much of a choice at all. The scandal started a couple of weeks...


APPLE V SAMSUNG

Apple and Samsung both agree to drop lots of patent-infringement claims

Apple and Samsung have dramatically reduced the number of patent-infringement claims they have filed against each other. Following judge’s orders, Apple said it will narrow down its claims against Samsung, cutting them in...



Sonyericsson

RIM continues shake-up, gets new COO and CMO

More changes happening at Research in Motion. The smartphone maker has today announced that former Sony Mobile Communications executive VP Kristian Tear will take on the role of chief operating officer and Frank Boulben from Li...



Screen Shot 2012-05-05 at 02.19.24

Facebook IPO: Zuckerberg could make up to $1.05 billion

CEO and Founder of Facebook Mark Zuckerberg could make at tops $1.05 billion when the company goes public. On the low end he could make around $846 million (I wouldn’t mind either.) Facebook announced that it will sell 33...


facebook worth

Facebook could be worth $95.9 billion

Reuters is reporting that Facebook plans to raise as much as $12 billion in Silicon Valley’s largest (by far) IPO. The social network priced its initial public offering at between $28 and $35 a share today, attaining a...



rdio uk france

Rdio launches in the UK and France, won’t replace Spotify for me

Much to my surprise Rdio has launched in the UK and France with a 7-day trial of unlimited listening. We haven’t heard announcements about this but it has happened as I have full access to the site and they have UK pricin...



Screen Shot 2012-04-25 at 19.41.10

Facebook’s Untapped Potential [Infographic]

Facebook’s year-over year revenue growth is slowing down, but there is still lots of untapped potential. Browse more infographics.  


facebook relationship

What are employers finding out about you on social media?

Did you know that 37 percent of employers are using social media sites to research job seekers’ online moves? But what exactly are they finding out about people? Find out below. by CareerBuilder. Browse more data visualiz...



Screen Shot 2012-04-19 at 21.35.17

Microsoft announces Q3 2012 earnings: $17.41 billion revenue, $6.37 billion income

Microsoft have today announced quarterly revenue of $17.41 billion for the quarter ending March 31 2012, a 6% increase from the year previous. Operating income was $6.37 billion, up 12% from the prior period. Diluted earnings...


Screen Shot 2012-04-19 at 17.45.37

10 tips for reducing job stress

10 tips for working more efficiently and with less stress. Work smarter, not harder. Browse more infographics.