Google’s investments in clean energy projects is climbing, and getting close to the $1 billion mark. On Tuesday the search engine giant announced that it has made yet another $94 million investment into four solar panel projects, which are being built close to Sacramento, Calif. Read More »
Archive for December 2011
Maybe you waited a little too long to get a gift for that special someone this year, but would still rather not hit the mall in the few days remaining. Apple has you covered, with free next-day shipping at the online Apple store on its major… Read More »
Twitter has begun to open source the software built by Whisper Systems, the enterprise mobile security startup it acquired just three weeks ago. The open source roll-out began Tuesday, and confirms the, well, whispers that the M&A deal was done mostly for talent acquisition purposes. Read More »
A few months ago, it looked like the tech industry’s IPO window had slammed shut. But thanks to a year-end rally started by Groupon and rounded out by Zynga’s $1 billion IPO, it looks like 2012 could be another big year for the tech IPO market. Read More »
Apple issued a recall for its first-generation iPod nano devices back in November. At first, it looked like Apple intended to replace all the recalled units with refurbished equivalent models, but new reports suggest at least some users will be getting current, sixth-generation devices instead. Read More »
When it comes to live events, fewer are bigger than the Super Bowl on TV. But what about online? The Super Bowl, along with the Pro Bowl and other postseason games, will be live streamed for the first time, thanks to the NFL and NBC. Read More »
On Tuesday Kayak plans to launch a new app for iOS. It’s throwing out its old Kayak HD app and making a universal app for iOS. We talk to its head of mobile about the lessons learned since the launch on the original iPad. Read More »
LightSquared isn’t just fighting the government and the GPS industry for the right to build its nationwide LTE network; it’s also fighting the clock. In a financial statement released to Reuters, LightSquared revealed it may run out of cash early next year. Read More »
Paywalls are all the rage for media companies, but they have the unfortunate effect of penalizing an outlet’s most loyal readers. Why not try to come up with ways to reward those users for their engagement, instead of hitting them with a cash grab? Read More »
Apple’s iTunes got a small but handy feature update on Tuesday, and also iTunes content partner Sony Pictures Television has provided an early Christmas gift that’s perfect for filling any downtime you may have as a result of the holidays. Read More »
More Must Reads
