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Grand Theft Social Network?

Wagner James Au, Thursday, March 27, 2008 at 4:12 PM PT Comments (14)

Here’s a small sign of larger changes in the game industry: I got word today from Rockstar Games that April’s Grand Theft Auto 4, the latest installment in their huge (if controversial) thugs-in-the-sandbox franchise, will launch with a “Social Club” (open April 15), a site where gamers can track their game scores and achievements against [...]

Facebook Soon to Appear in 3G?

Stacey Higginbotham, Thursday, March 27, 2008 at 3:03 PM PT Comments (3)

Facebook users can already access the site on their mobile phones through the Facebook mobile page, but apparently the combination of the social network and 3G networks is what prompted Hong Kong tycoon, Li Ka-shing, to up his stake in the company to more than $100 million from $60 million.
Li talked about his Facebook investment [...]

Privacy Isn’t Phorm’s Biggest Problem

Stacey Higginbotham, Thursday, March 27, 2008 at 12:56 PM PT Comments (28)

In an effort to soothe privacy concerns related to its online ad insertion service — and help ease its entry into the North American market — British startup Phorm conducted a call today to explain exactly what user data it collects and how that data is stored. But after listening in, I’m less worried about [...]

Dash Express for 33% Off

Stacey Higginbotham, Thursday, March 27, 2008 at 12:46 PM PT Comments (1)

In December, Om reviewed the Dash Express Internet-connected navigation device. Commenters agreed that it looked great, but at $600 plus a monthly service fee, was too pricey. Maybe Dash listened, because the product is now available (plus the fees) for $399.99 at Amazon.com.

5 Reasons Why the Recession is Good for You

Carleen Hawn, Thursday, March 27, 2008 at 12:16 PM PT Comments (0)

Recessions are good for startups because they foster:
Frugality, Fine-tuning, ‘‘Family’ Values, Forerunner-status, & Fire-proofing.

We’ve been writing a lot lately about how you can steel your startup for the recession. (See links below.) Now Melissa Chang, writing on the new Industry Standard blog, offers her rationale for why a recession is a good time […]

Harvard: How to Predict Business Surprises & Disasters.

Carleen Hawn, Thursday, March 27, 2008 at 10:52 AM PT Comments (0)

We write often about how the only thing predictable at a startup is — the lack of predictability. Today HBS Working Knowledge has a quartet of essays on how you can anticipate surprises, manage disasters vis a vis your team, and ultimately, learn from failures when they occur. It’s a captivating series, being based […]

Harvard: How to Predict Business Surprises & Disasters.

Carleen Hawn, Thursday, March 27, 2008 at 10:52 AM PT Comments (0)

We write often about how the only thing predictable at a startup is — the lack of predictability. Today HBS Working Knowledge has a quartet of essays on how you can anticipate surprises, manage disasters vis a vis your team, and ultimately, learn from failures when they occur. It’s a captivating series, being based […]

Harvard: How to Predict Business Surprises & Disasters.

Carleen Hawn, Thursday, March 27, 2008 at 10:52 AM PT Comments (0)

We write often about how the only thing predictable at a startup is — the lack of predictability. Today HBS Working Knowledge has a quartet of essays on how you can anticipate surprises, manage disasters vis a vis your team, and ultimately, learn from failures when they occur. It’s a captivating series, being based […]

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