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2014’s Tech IPO Pipeline Is Clogged. Here’s What Could Clear It
We keep hearing how 2014 is positioned to be a terrific year for consumer-tech IPOs. So where are they? We’re seven weeks into the new year, and among the 35 companies that have listed on US exchanges (a 75% rise over 2013), …
Everything You Need to Know About WhatsApp CEO Jan Koum, Tech’s Latest Billionaire
Facebook has a habit of turning low-profile CEOs into overnight celebrities. First it was Kevin Systrom, the Instagram head who was instantly the talk of the tech world when Facebook offered $1 billion for his 13-employee startup
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Samsung’s Ruthless New Ad Mocks Apple’s Latest
Ever since the “1984” Super Bowl ad, much of Apple’s marketing has applied a liberal amount of gravitas to convince customers that buying a Mac or an iPad or an iPhone will help them change the world. In its latest
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Target Shoppers Shrug Off Massive Credit Card Data Breach
It’s understandable that many consumers were shocked and outraged to learn that the credit card info of tens of millions of Target customers was compromised in a data breach during the holiday shopping period. But that outrage …
The Surprising Best Thing about Google Fiber Coming to Your Town
Sure, Internet speeds are faster, and the base-level Google Fiber service is cheaper than typical Internet providers. But what might truly set Google Fiber apart from the pack is that the customer service doesn’t suck.
Facebook’s WhatsApp Buy Is All About Dominating Mobile
In its biggest acquisition yet, tech giant Facebook has snapped up popular messaging app WhatsApp for $19 billion in cash and stock. The acquisition finally makes Facebook a big player in the world of mobile messaging, a sector
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Google Is Making a Major Play to Provide Your Internet
Atlanta, Charlotte, Nashville, Phoenix, Portland, Raleigh-Durham, San Antonio, Salt Lake City, and San Jose are on Google’s list
Rise of Ride Sharing Could Mean Pricier Auto Insurance for Everyone
That’s what forces pushing new regulations on sharing are suggesting anyway. Ride-sharing services see the situation quite differently, of course.
Feds To Craft New ‘Net Neutrality’ Rules
Regulations would prevent Internet service providers from favoring or slowing down certain websites
Here’s Why Your Netflix Is Slowing Down
Financial disputes over peering are threatening the video service