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Apple Earnings Miss Wall Street Target as Buyers Wait for New iPhone
Economic weakness in Europe hurts Apple’s quarterly results, but the main issue was consumers holding out for the new iPhone
Should Justice Drop the Apple Ebook Lawsuit?
When the news of the Department of Justice’s antitrust suit against Apple and five of the nation’s largest book publishers became public earlier this spring, it took many by surprise. The suit accused Apple and the publishers …
Colorado Shootings Aftermath: What Will Impact Be on ‘Dark Knight Rises’?
The masked gunman who opened fire during a midnight showing of The Dark Knight Rises early Friday morning in Colorado killed at least 12 innocent victims and injured dozens more. The vicious actions were far more brutal than …
How LinkedIn Makes Money Off Your Resume — And Why That’s Good For You
Today LinkedIn serves hiring managers as much as it serves job seekers. Companies are paying big bucks for the right to look at your profile, whether you’re on the job market right now or not.
The Ten Most Influential Women in Technology
Marissa Mayer’s appointment as CEO of Yahoo! was an exciting development for her legion of fans — both male and female. It was also an undeniable cause for celebration among those who would like to see more women in positions of …
From Kim Polese to Marissa Mayer — How Far Have Women in Tech Come?
The appointment of pregnant Silicon Valley superstar Marissa Mayer as CEO of Yahoo this past week has become the latest news peg for an ongoing debate about women, work and family-balance that has been raging in the media for the …
Ebooks Suit Could ‘Wipe Out Publishing Industry As We Know It,’ Senator Says
The Department of Justice’s lawsuit against Apple and major book publishers could make it harder for young authors to get published, New York Senator Charles Schumer wrote in The Wall Street Journal.
Why Marissa Mayer Is Feeling Lucky
Silicon Valley likes leaders with star power, and they don’t come any bigger than Marissa Mayer, the newly anointed head of Yahoo. Her resume is surely the template for a post-modern, information-age celebrity CEO — Stanford artificial intelligence degree, employee No. 20 at Google, developer of the iconic white search page, user …
Intel’s Earnings Warning is an Ominous Sign for the Tech Sector
Tech stalwarts like Apple, Google, IBM, Intel, and Microsoft have been powering through the recession. If these companies falter, the U.S. is in trouble.
Can Google Star Marissa Mayer Save Yahoo!?
Google’s 20th employee is one of Silicon Valley’s brightest stars and a ‘tireless champion’ of the user experience.
Will Amazon Take Over the World?
Amazon is poised to integrate itself in Americans’ lives in ways that no other company is capable.
