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Mobility is central to hottest small-business technology trends

zdnet.com — Summary: The common denominator behind surging interest in cloud software, social networks and mobile shopping: smartphones, tablets and other mobile gadgets. When you ponder all the different trends driving small-business technology decisions, for me, the common denominator comes down to this question: Does the technology you are considering enable you and your team to get the job done job from any place, at any time, no matter which computing device they happen to have at hand?
Heather Clancy Blogger, ZDNet @HeathClancy
RT @reinventioninc: Mobility drives the hottest trends in small business technology today: http://t.co/sNSZwB6F via ZDNET and always bri ...

Windows Phone developer lead leaves for Amazon's Kindle team

zdnet.com — Summary: Brandon Watson, head of developer experiences for Windows Phone, is the latest exec to leave the Microsoft's phone unit. Brandon Watson, known to many Windows Phone developers as head of the WP Developer Experience, is leaving Microsoft for Amazon. It's not just any job at Amazon, either.
Aaron Pressman Reporter, Reuters @ampressman
Windows Phone developer lead leaves for Amazon's Kindle team | ZDNet http://t.co/0tFCfLrX

HP blows nearly $47 million on its CEO follies

zdnet.com — Summary: HP spent $30.41 million in total compensation for ousted CEO Leo Apotheker. New CEO Meg Whitman landed $16.52 million in total compensation. For HP, fiscal 2011 was the year of two CEOs-Leo Apotheker and Meg Whitman-and it cost the company dearly.
Zack Whittaker Editor, ZDNet @zackwhittaker
ZDNet: HP blows nearly $47 million on its CEO follies http://t.co/e5zIO65V
Ed Bott Blogger, ZDNet @edbott
About $1 of the sale price of every PC HP sold in 2011 went directly into a CEO's pocket. http://t.co/XRn7SynB
Larry Dignan Editor in Chief/Editorial Director, ZDNet @ldignan
New post: HP blows nearly $47 million on its CEO follies http://t.co/xpIk6byL

Apple’s lawyers clean up the sloppy iBooks Author EULA

zdnet.com — Summary: Today, Apple released version 1.0.1 of its iBooks Author program. There's no new code, only a new license agreement. The sloppy language in the original license agreement is cleaned up, but the fundamentals are unchanged: Apple retains exclusive rights to anything an author wants to sell in its new format.
Jason Perlow Senior Technology Editor, ZDNet @jperlow
Apple's lawyers clean up the sloppy iBooks Author EULA http://t.co/dSomokes by @edbott
Ed Bott Blogger, ZDNet @edbott
Apple’s lawyers clean up the sloppy iBooks Author EULA http://t.co/yF3HCWlj

Micron CEO Appleton dies in plane crash

zdnet.com — Summary: Micron Technology CEO and chairman Steve Appleton died on Friday after a small plane accident in Boise. He was 51. Micron Technology CEO and chairman Steve Appleton died on Friday after a small plane accident in Boise. He was 51.
Larry Dignan Editor in Chief/Editorial Director, ZDNet @ldignan
New post: Micron CEO Appleton dies in plane crash http://t.co/LWDnScyc
Zack Whittaker Editor, ZDNet @zackwhittaker
ZDNet: Micron CEO Appleton dies in plane crash http://t.co/33MMO8OF

Rhapsody unloads tablet app, pushes original editorial content

zdnet.com — Summary: Rhapsody extends new support to its Android tablet-toting customers as well as a more original editorial content as it tries to stand out from a heavily crowded field of competitors. Rhapsody is extending its presence to Android tablets with a brand new app.
Zack Whittaker Editor, ZDNet @zackwhittaker
ZDNet: Rhapsody unloads tablet app, pushes original editorial content http://t.co/aVub1p9C
Larry Dignan Editor in Chief/Editorial Director, ZDNet @ldignan
New post: Rhapsody unloads tablet app, pushes original editorial content http://t.co/6JDbKt5k

All eyes on Target.com's uptime with next designer launch Sunday

zdnet.com — Summary: The last time Target launched a discount brand from a designer label, both the site and customer service overall crashed. Can Target endure another episode like that?
Zack Whittaker Editor, ZDNet @zackwhittaker
ZDNet: All eyes on http://t.co/uXDH5t9t's uptime with next designer launch Sunday http://t.co/oLgeRrd2
Julio Ojeda-Zapata Technology Columnist @ojezap
All eyes on http://t.co/993Rh6W3's uptime with next designer launch Sunday: http://t.co/PXQXKDQ0 (via ZDNet)
Larry Dignan Editor in Chief/Editorial Director, ZDNet @ldignan
New post: All eyes on http://t.co/dxG6TYAE's uptime with next designer launch Sunday http://t.co/EcsL2cQW

HP blows nearly $47 million on its CEO follies

zdnet.com — Summary: HP spent $30.41 million in total compensation for ousted CEO Leo Apotheker. New CEO Meg Whitman landed $16.52 million in total compensation. For HP, fiscal 2011 was the year of two CEOs-Leo Apotheker and Meg Whitman-and it cost the company dearly.
Molly Wood Executive Editor, CNET @mollywood
HP's shareholders should storm the building. $47 million on shuffling CEOs? Get it together, guys. http://t.co/rGIcfSNZ
Ed Bott Blogger, ZDNet @edbott
If I were an HP shareholder or employee (I'm not), I would be seething over these CEO follies: http://t.co/hUxBlO27

In defence of using China

zdnet.com — Summary: Is it just cost advantage that drives tech companies to China? It is a fraction of the whole story. This is very, very slightly off topic but worth a Friday afternoon (CET) rant about the ‘China problem.'
Jason Perlow Senior Technology Editor, ZDNet @jperlow
RT @ZDNet: In defence of using China http://t.co/Pqt0KLeA
Dennis Howlett Blogger, ZDNet @dahowlett
Blogged on ZDNet: In defence of using China: http://t.co/6TrrVOlz

Canalys: Smartphone shipments surpassed PCs in 2011

zdnet.com — Summary: However, the smartphone's success over computers is more complex than just sales figures. Smartphones are where the money is now as a new report from analyst house Canalys found that the advanced mobile phones jumped over PCs in 2011. According to the report, approximately 488 million smartphones shipped worldwide in 2011, compared to 415 million client PCs.
Larry Dignan Editor in Chief/Editorial Director, ZDNet @ldignan
New post: Canalys: Smartphone shipments surpassed PCs in 2011 http://t.co/DYB4kwo2
Zack Whittaker Editor, ZDNet @zackwhittaker
ZDNet: Canalys: Smartphone shipments surpassed PCs in 2011 http://t.co/rQfKPhhw

IBM, USC use Twitter to pick favorite quarterback in Super Bowl

zdnet.com — Summary: IBM and USC have analyzed thousands of Tweets to determine the "sentimental" favorite quarterback in the Super Bowl this Sunday, and the results might surprise you. Twitter has gone through a revolution of its own in the last year, proving to be adept at tracking political climates as well as sparking mass demonstrations worldwide.
Zack Whittaker Editor, ZDNet @zackwhittaker
ZDNet: IBM, USC use Twitter to pick favorite quarterback in Super Bowl http://t.co/fqMgQFrp
Larry Dignan Editor in Chief/Editorial Director, ZDNet @ldignan
New post: IBM, USC use Twitter to pick favorite quarterback in Super Bowl http://t.co/B1t5TPrF

Churchill Club podcast: The good, bad and unknown on Web consumer data collection

zdnet.com — Summary: A panel of experts examined data collection on Web sites and how it is being used. In this installment of the Churchill Club podcast series a panel examined data collection on Web sites and how it is being used.
Larry Dignan Editor in Chief/Editorial Director, ZDNet @ldignan
New post: Churchill Club podcast: The good, bad and unknown on Web consumer data collection http://t.co/3oTuojnD
Zack Whittaker Editor, ZDNet @zackwhittaker
ZDNet: Churchill Club podcast: The good, bad and unknown on Web consumer data collection http://t.co/cGZ1UuU5

comScore: Samsung, Android continued U.S. lead through December

zdnet.com — Summary: Smartphone usage, in particular, is really growing among U.S. mobile consumers as smartphone ownership climbed to over 40 percent during the December holiday shopping season. Both Samsung and Google's Android finished out 2011 strong as they continued to dominate the U.S. mobile market share, according to the latest report from comScore.
Zack Whittaker Editor, ZDNet @zackwhittaker
ZDNet: comScore: Samsung, Android continued U.S. lead through December http://t.co/3YAahQ9S
Larry Dignan Editor in Chief/Editorial Director, ZDNet @ldignan
New post: comScore: Samsung, Android continued U.S. lead through December http://t.co/5hXC5SGZ

RIM's new CEO makes analyst rounds as skepticism abounds

zdnet.com — Summary: The conundrum for analysts goes like this. RIM could be a great value in the long run. However, there are few signs today that RIM can get its act together. New Research in Motion CEO Thorsten Heins has been making the rounds with analysts as the company outlines its path forward.
Larry Dignan Editor in Chief/Editorial Director, ZDNet @ldignan
New post: RIM's new CEO makes analyst rounds as skepticism abounds http://t.co/isR22437
Zack Whittaker Editor, ZDNet @zackwhittaker
ZDNet: RIM's new CEO makes analyst rounds as skepticism abounds http://t.co/UNnRSULS

HP blows nearly $47 million on its CEO follies

zdnet.com — Summary: HP spent $30.41 million in total compensation for ousted CEO Leo Apotheker. New CEO Meg Whitman landed $16.52 million in total compensation. For HP, fiscal 2011 was the year of two CEOs-Leo Apotheker and Meg Whitman-and it cost the company dearly.
Stephen Foley Associate Business Editor, Independent @stephenfoley
Rewards for failure, Hewlett-Packard edition: Leo Apotheker paid $30.4m for his tenure, when co lost $36BN in value http://t.co/luW56NXG

Silicon Valley's dirty little secret: The 'Startup Boom' is a disguised jobs fair for big corporations

zdnet.com — Summary: Thousands of startups are being launched with big dreams of making a difference in the world. Yet Angels and micro-VCs are selling them off to the big corporations for their meat… In San Francisco cafes and bars, even on the street, I overhear people talking about their startup ideas, business plans, and goals.
Jon Stokes Deputy Editor, Ars Technica @jonst0kes
"Startup boom" as disguised jobs fair... on point: http://t.co/bDer9HBH

Micron CEO Appleton dies in plane crash

zdnet.com — Summary: Micron Technology CEO and chairman Steve Appleton died on Friday after a small plane accident in Boise. He was 51. Micron Technology CEO and chairman Steve Appleton died on Friday after a small plane accident in Boise. He was 51.
Jason Perlow Senior Technology Editor, ZDNet @jperlow
Micron CEO Appleton dies in plane crash http://t.co/48mg0O2q

Women in Tech: Cynthia Rubio's proudest achievement

zdnet.com — Summary: Introducing Cynthia Rubio, President of Radiant RFID. Her resume spans the aerospace, petroleum, automotive, and software industries. Summarize your experience and what you do now. Please give a brief summary of your current role/business. My formal education is in mechanical engineering and my experience is largely centered around product testing and development of test methods.
Zack Whittaker Editor, ZDNet @zackwhittaker
ZDNet: Women in Tech: Cynthia Rubio's proudest achievement http://t.co/namHSezf
Larry Dignan Editor in Chief/Editorial Director, ZDNet @ldignan
New post: Women in Tech: Cynthia Rubio's proudest achievement http://t.co/aIThzOR3

Power of Amazon's free shipping promos explained: report

zdnet.com — Summary: Everyone loves free shipping, and perhaps we have Amazon to thank for influencing other online retailers. It's no secret that free shipping is one of the many reasons that consumers shop on Amazon.com, whether it be bundled with an Amazon Prime subscription or the Super Saver Shipping option for orders over $25.
Zack Whittaker Editor, ZDNet @zackwhittaker
ZDNet: Power of Amazon's free shipping promos explained: report http://t.co/zV9OJwEv
Larry Dignan Editor in Chief/Editorial Director, ZDNet @ldignan
New post: Power of Amazon's free shipping promos explained: report http://t.co/RgXALb2u

Realizing future storefronts: Staring at you, creepily (video)

zdnet.com — Summary: Shinjuku's Takashimaya is displaying a unique new android for it's Valentines Day spread, a new ‘model' designed to replace storefront mannequins. Snow White, cursed by a poisoned apple, waited in a sleeping state inside a glass coffin until her Prince Charming showed up to give her the kiss of life (or just the Heimlich maneuver, depending on which version you're reading).
Zack Whittaker Editor, ZDNet @zackwhittaker
ZDNet: Realizing future storefronts: Staring at you, creepily (video) http://t.co/ZEVD7UY5 by @HanaS_Smith

Hardware makers slog through hard disk drive shortages

zdnet.com — Summary: Here's a tour of how the Thailand flooding and a hard drive shortage affected three tech giants: Sony, Western Digital and Seagate. One of the larger questions for tech companies going into fourth quarter earnings revolved around hard drive shortages and whether the supply chain could adapt after flooding in Thailand.
Larry Dignan Editor in Chief/Editorial Director, ZDNet @ldignan
New post: Hardware makers slog through hard disk drive shortages http://t.co/kDMRX0yo
Zack Whittaker Editor, ZDNet @zackwhittaker
ZDNet: Hardware makers slog through hard disk drive shortages http://t.co/3LZ8AEy2

10 reasons Facebook is overpriced and its destiny uncertain

zdnet.com — Summary: Facebook is preparing to launch one of the biggest tech IPOs ever. But, when you look at it as a business, it looks surprisingly like an overpriced photo-sharing and gaming site. When Google went public in 2004, I had an uncle who asked me if he should buy GOOG stock.
Zack Whittaker Editor, ZDNet @zackwhittaker
ZDNet: 10 reasons Facebook is overpriced and its destiny uncertain http://t.co/lGhoZt0K
Larry Dignan Editor in Chief/Editorial Director, ZDNet @ldignan
New post: 10 reasons Facebook is overpriced and its destiny uncertain http://t.co/cOxAGrgP

In defence of using China

zdnet.com — Summary: Is it just cost advantage that drives tech companies to China? It is a fraction of the whole story. This is very, very slightly off topic but worth a Friday afternoon (CET) rant about the ‘China problem.'
Dennis Howlett Blogger, ZDNet @dahowlett
Blogged on ZDNet: In defence of using China http://t.co/giLtHU6z

All eyes on Target.com's uptime with next designer launch Sunday

zdnet.com — Summary: The last time Target launched a discount brand from a designer label, both the site and customer service overall crashed. Can Target endure another episode like that?
Leslie Suzukamo Tech, Telecom and Energy Reporter, Pioneer Press @Suzukamo
Is Jason Wu as popular as Missoni? DM me. All eyes on http://t.co/tys8dVMt's uptime with next designer launch Sunday http://t.co/wFwrgmnt

My seven favorite Windows 7 utilities

zdnet.com — I'm picky about the utilities I use in Windows. I don't like clutter, and I especially don't like anything that slows down the experience of using Windows. Recently, while assembling a group of new PCs for testing, I had an opportunity to give a thumbs up or thumbs down to some programs I've used for years.
Ed Bott Blogger, ZDNet @edbott
My favorite Windows 7 utilities. Naturally, there are seven of them. http://t.co/8fIIhkTY

Anonymous intercept, record FBI, Scotland Yard cybercrime call

zdnet.com — Summary: A conference call between Scotland Yard and the FBI was intercepted and recorded by the hacking collective Anonymous, and uploaded to the web. The FBI confirmed the leak. Members of Anonymous have intercepted a conference call between the UK's Metropolitan Police in London, and the FBI, after an email containing the login details of the call were accessed.
Zack Whittaker Editor, ZDNet @zackwhittaker
ZDNet: Anonymous intercept, record FBI, Scotland Yard cybercrime call http://t.co/MzhnvKvB by @zackwhittaker

Motorola wins iCloud injunction; iPhone, iPad temporarily pulled from online store

zdnet.com — Summary: Apple has lost out on two counts. Not only has it suffered a blow to its iCloud service in Germany, the company has also pulled most models of its iPhone and iPad from its online stores Another patent headache this morning closed, as Motorola wins a permanent injunction against Apple's iCloud service in Germany.
Zack Whittaker Editor, ZDNet @zackwhittaker
RT @ZDNet: Motorola wins iCloud injunction; iPhone, iPad temporarily pulled from online store http://t.co/MjabcYG2

Canalys: Smartphone shipments surpassed PCs in 2011

zdnet.com — Summary: However, the smartphone's success over computers is more complex than just sales figures. Smartphones are where the money is now as a new report from analyst house Canalys found that the advanced mobile phones jumped over PCs in 2011. According to the report, approximately 488 million smartphones shipped worldwide in 2011, compared to 415 million client PCs.
Jason Hiner Editor in Chief, TechRepublic @jasonhiner
Smartphone shipments surpassed PCs in 2011, according to Canalys http://t.co/LQIgRwSS

Anonymous intercept, record FBI, Scotland Yard cybercrime call

zdnet.com — Summary: A conference call between Scotland Yard and the FBI was intercepted and recorded by the hacking collective Anonymous, and uploaded to the web. The FBI confirmed the leak. Members of Anonymous have intercepted a conference call between the UK's Metropolitan Police in London, and the FBI, after an email containing the login details of the call were accessed.
Zack Whittaker Editor, ZDNet @zackwhittaker
RT @ZDNet: Anonymous intercept, record FBI, Scotland Yard cybercrime call http://t.co/WBiC0soG

Apple gets kicked in the teeth by German patent lawsuit decisions

zdnet.com — Summary: After its world-wide anti-Android patent lawsuit witch-hunt, could Apple having much of its iPhone line and iPads being banned for sale in Germany due to a patent violation happen to a nicer company? I like Apple products. God knows I own and use enough of them.
Pam Baker Freelance Journalist @bakercom1
Apple gets kicked in the teeth by German patent lawsuit decisions http://t.co/sIK2FhhE #Apple #patent by @sjvn

Microsoft, Apple, and Google: where does the money come from?

zdnet.com — Summary: After reading last month's SEC filings, I was inspired to make some pie charts. Microsoft's a software company. Apple's a hardware company. What business is Google in? If you said search, guess again. Three companies are at the forefront of modern personal computing: Microsoft, Apple, and Google.
Matt Krantz Markets Reporter, USA Today @mattkrantz
Follow the money when it comes to the big-time tech giants: http://t.co/swdINqQD by @edbott

Motorola wins iCloud injunction; iPhone, iPad temporarily pulled from online store

zdnet.com — Summary: Apple has lost out on two counts. Not only has it suffered a blow to its iCloud service in Germany, the company has also pulled most models of its iPhone and iPad from its online stores Another patent headache this morning closed, as Motorola wins a permanent injunction against Apple's iCloud service in Germany.
Zack Whittaker Editor, ZDNet @zackwhittaker
ZDNet: Motorola wins iCloud injunction; iPhone, iPad temporarily pulled from online store http://t.co/wQD07e5Y by @zackwhittaker

Microsoft, Apple, and Google: where does the money come from?

zdnet.com — Summary: After reading last month's SEC filings, I was inspired to make some pie charts. Microsoft's a software company. Apple's a hardware company. What business is Google in? If you said search, guess again. Three companies are at the forefront of modern personal computing: Microsoft, Apple, and Google.
Megan Hughes Reporter, Bloomberg TV, Bloomberg News @HughesNews
"What business is Google in? If you said search, guess again." Good $ charts on $MSFT,$AAPL, $GOOG. MT @cheeky_geeky: http://t.co/O72RtmcX

What’s your Super Bowl gameplan?

zdnet.com — Summary: To be honest, I have a lot more interest in the high-profile Super Bowl commercials than the Super Bowl itself. But football is, under all the money and hype, still a game, and the natural question to ask is, how do we tie interactive and/or video games in with this once-a-year [...]
Dan Ackerman Senior Editor, CNET @danackerman
Super Bowl plus Gamification -- the mind reels at the possibilities, but where's the execution? http://t.co/GiSHeOmK via @zdnet @libe_goad

Spark, free-software Linux tablet, to ship in May

zdnet.com — Summary: More details are coming about Spark, the free-software Linux tablet, but enthusiasts will have to wait until May before they get their hands on one. Aaron Seigo, one of the KDE's lead developers, and a leader of the Spark free-software Linux tablet development effort, has reveled more about the Spark, including, alas, that the Spark won't be available until May 2012.
Pam Baker Freelance Journalist @bakercom1
Spark, free-software Linux tablet, to ship in May http://t.co/SNIIhZDk #Spark #Linux Darn it! I wanted it sooner! by @sjvn

Why SMBs should support a Facebook ‘brand’ fan page

zdnet.com — Summary: Research suggests very few Facebook fans are active on the Pages they ‘like', but they are vital for one really important reason: they help foster long-term relationships. As a journalist, I constantly struggle with myself over whether to really build the "brand" of my Facebook fan Page or simply let people subscribe to my personal Facebook identity, and therefore be privy to my public status updates and posting.
Heather Clancy Blogger, ZDNet @HeathClancy
Why #SMBs should support a #Facebook #brand fan page http://t.co/ogJxOFo8

CA improves energy management capabilities in ecoSoftware

zdnet.com — Summary: Update includes tight integration with the Cisco EnergyWise facilities management platform. The CA ecoSoftware platform, which CA Technologies offers as a means of improving data center and IT energy efficiency (among other things) has been updated to include extended energy management options.
Heather Clancy Blogger, ZDNet @HeathClancy
CA improves #energy management features in its #ecoSoftware line #ITmanagement #datacenter #DCIM http://t.co/Ayt6afs8

Europe calls on Google to put privacy policy changes on ice

zdnet.com — Summary: Only a week after Google said it would consolidate its privacy policies into a single mega-policy across its services, European data protection regulators have expressed concern. A group of European regulators has written to Google, asking it to suspend the introduction of its new privacy policy to ensure that it does not breach European data protection laws.
Zack Whittaker Editor, ZDNet @zackwhittaker
RT @ZDNet: Europe calls on Google to put privacy policy changes on ice http://t.co/6l5Lue53

Europe calls on Google to put privacy policy changes on ice

zdnet.com — Summary: Only a week after Google said it would consolidate its privacy policies into a single mega-policy across its services, European data protection regulators have expressed concern. A group of European regulators has written to Google, asking it to suspend the introduction of its new privacy policy to ensure that it does not breach European data protection laws.
Zack Whittaker Editor, ZDNet @zackwhittaker
ZDNet: Europe calls on Google to put privacy policy changes on ice http://t.co/W0iHaaVT by @zackwhittaker

Motorola wins iCloud injunction; iPhone, iPad pulled from online store

zdnet.com — Summary: Apple has lost out on two counts. Not only has it suffered a blow to its iCloud service in Germany, the company has also pulled most models of its iPhone and iPad from its online stores Another patent headache this morning closed, as Motorola wins a permanent injunction against Apple's iCloud service in Germany.
Zack Whittaker Editor, ZDNet @zackwhittaker
RT @ZDNet: Motorola wins iCloud injunction; iPhone, iPad pulled from online store http://t.co/I7NqoQJU

Silicon Valley's dirty little secret: The 'Startup Boom' is a disguised jobs fair for big corporations

m.zdnet.com — In San Francisco cafes and bars, even on the street, I overhear people talking about their startup ideas, business plans, and goals. And there are tons of incubators, Angels, wannabe Angels, VC firms, making investments in startups.
Rohin Dharmakumar Senior Assistant Editor, Forbes India, Forbes @r0h1n
"Silicon Valley's dirty little secret: The 'Startup Boom' is a disguised jobs fair for big corporations" http://t.co/Sd87JDPp

Motorola wins iCloud injunction; iPhone, iPad pulled from online store

zdnet.com — Summary: Apple has lost out on two counts. Not only has it suffered a blow to its iCloud service in Germany, the company has also pulled most models of its iPhone and iPad from its online stores Another patent headache this morning closed, as Motorola wins a permanent injunction against Apple's iCloud service in Germany.
Zack Whittaker Editor, ZDNet @zackwhittaker
ZDNet: Motorola wins iCloud injunction; iPhone, iPad pulled from online store http://t.co/a4zV5VRr by @zackwhittaker

Hardware makers slog through hard disk drive shortages

zdnet.com — Summary: Here's a tour of how the Thailand flooding and a hard drive shortage affected three tech giants: Sony, Western Digital and Seagate. One of the larger questions for tech companies going into fourth quarter earnings revolved around hard drive shortages and whether the supply chain could adapt after flooding in Thailand.
Zack Whittaker Editor, ZDNet @zackwhittaker
RT @ZDNet: Hardware makers slog through hard disk drive shortages http://t.co/BT6Dlndr

Happy Chinese workers spell the end of affordable tech

zdnet.com — Summary: Human and worker rights reforms in China would have serious negative consequences for the efficiency and cost of the gadget supply chain.
Jason Perlow Senior Technology Editor, ZDNet @jperlow
In case you missed it: Happy Chinese workers spell the end of affordable tech http://t.co/U0gvHhWS by @jperlow
Pam Baker Freelance Journalist @bakercom1
Happy Chinese workers spell the end of affordable tech http://t.co/1EaXQGNI by @jperlow
Eric Lam Reporter, Financial Post, National Post @ericlamTO
Man we get blamed for *everything* RT @ZDNet Happy Chinese workers spell the end of affordable tech http://t.co/KlsKTTS2

Kayak toppled 100 million searches in January

zdnet.com — Summary: The flight and hotel search engine surpasses a major milestone on its journey to dominating the digital travel businesses. Kayak isn't slowing down on its quest to connect (and possibly dominate) the online travel industry anytime soon.
Zack Whittaker Editor, ZDNet @zackwhittaker
ZDNet: Kayak toppled 100 million searches in January http://t.co/ydSubdD4
Larry Dignan Editor in Chief/Editorial Director, ZDNet @ldignan
New post: Kayak toppled 100 million searches in January http://t.co/Xtn8q6Qx

NetSuite: Strong Q4, eyes 2012 gains

zdnet.com — Summary: NetSuite CEO Zach Nelson said that the company was well positioned for 2012 as enterprise resource planning applications move to cloud computing. NetSuite delivered a solid fourth quarter with revenue handily topping expectations. The cloud enterprise resource planning software company reported a fourth quarter loss of $7.6 million, or 11 cents a share, on revenue of $64.1 million, up 23 percent from a year ago.
Larry Dignan Editor in Chief/Editorial Director, ZDNet @ldignan
New post: NetSuite: Strong Q4, eyes 2012 gains http://t.co/z4UkodxQ
Zack Whittaker Editor, ZDNet @zackwhittaker
ZDNet: NetSuite: Strong Q4, eyes 2012 gains http://t.co/iyO3gEZV

Windows Phone 8: What's on the feature list

zdnet.com — Summary: Two reports with lists of alleged Windows Phone 8 "Apollo" features have leaked. Developers and business users may find a lot to like, if the information is true. It looks like information about Windows Phone 8's operating system, codenamed "Apollo," is starting to leak.
Jason Hiner Editor in Chief, TechRepublic @jasonhiner
RT @maryjofoley Windows Phone 8: What's on the feature list http://t.co/MPLmKs6j
Ed Bott Blogger, ZDNet @edbott
Windows Phone 8: What's on the feature list / by @maryjofoley http://t.co/SG66Ghmt

U.S. special agents seize 307 websites during 'Operation Fake Sweep'

zdnet.com — Summary: Most of the sweep ties into a crackdown on illegal NFL-related merchandise leading up to the Super Bowl this Sunday. U.S. special agents and officers have seized a total of 307 websites as part of an initiative called "Operation Fake Sweep." Launched on October 1, the project was led by Homeland Security Investigations within U.S.
Zack Whittaker Editor, ZDNet @zackwhittaker
ZDNet: U.S. special agents seize 307 websites during 'Operation Fake Sweep' http://t.co/2R9Q9TGJ
Larry Dignan Editor in Chief/Editorial Director, ZDNet @ldignan
New post: U.S. special agents seize 307 websites during 'Operation Fake Sweep' http://t.co/1ClIWhzM

Why the FBI thinks you (and I) may be terrorists

zdnet.com — Summary: Concerned about privacy? Use an online proxy, or the Tor network? A leaked document suggests that these kinds of people could be considered "suspicious", the FBI says. From the general atmosphere on ZDNet, it is quite evident that the vast majority of those who read our columns are "concerned about privacy".
Zack Whittaker Editor, ZDNet @zackwhittaker
ZDNet: Why the FBI thinks you (and I) may be terrorists http://t.co/cp9d75nL
Larry Dignan Editor in Chief/Editorial Director, ZDNet @ldignan
New post: Why the FBI thinks you (and I) may be terrorists http://t.co/FKL8qahE

Microsoft, Apple, and Google: where does the money come from?

zdnet.com — Summary: After reading last month's SEC filings, I was inspired to make some pie charts. Microsoft's a software company. Apple's a hardware company. What business is Google in? If you said search, guess again. Three companies are at the forefront of modern personal computing: Microsoft, Apple, and Google.
Ed Bott Blogger, ZDNet @edbott
At Hacker News, a commenter says I should have used stacked bar charts, not pie charts. He missed the point: http://t.co/1xu58Ivk
Ed Bott Blogger, ZDNet @edbott
Almost an infographic! Microsoft, Apple, and Google: where does the money come from? http://t.co/HjlW4pcS

Reuters taking 'social pulse' of biggest news, influencers online

zdnet.com — Summary: Reuters has been on a roll lately in trying to get its social media strategies and projects up and running with this new social graph following the launch of a YouTube network. Reuters is launching a new hub dubbed "Social Pulse," which will serve as an aggregator-of-sorts for tracking "the most talked-about news, companies and influencers across the Web."
Zack Whittaker Editor, ZDNet @zackwhittaker
ZDNet: Reuters taking 'social pulse' of biggest news, influencers online http://t.co/53o9Hzvd
Larry Dignan Editor in Chief/Editorial Director, ZDNet @ldignan
New post: Reuters taking 'social pulse' of biggest news, influencers online http://t.co/uuF7Mrfp

Amazon acquires TeachStreet, joins AmazonLocal

zdnet.com — Summary: Interestingly, the TeachStreet team will be joining AmazonLocal, which is the Seattle-based corporation's answer to the daily deal craze. Amazon is acquiring TeachStreet, an online hub for pairing students with tutors and teachers as well as providing tools and lesson plans to educators for teaching businesses.
Zack Whittaker Editor, ZDNet @zackwhittaker
ZDNet: Amazon acquires TeachStreet, joins AmazonLocal http://t.co/MtBBMNay
Larry Dignan Editor in Chief/Editorial Director, ZDNet @ldignan
New post: Amazon acquires TeachStreet, joins AmazonLocal http://t.co/xYXRWTyK

One-third of Americans think IPO will help Facebook's reputation: survey

zdnet.com — Summary: However, it's not that simple to make a decision about the reputation of the world's largest social network. Who likes Facebook's $5 billion initial public offering? Approximately one-third of Americans, according to a new survey from Poll Position. However, it's not that simple to make a decision about the reputation of the world's largest social network.
Larry Dignan Editor in Chief/Editorial Director, ZDNet @ldignan
New post: One-third of Americans think IPO will help Facebook's reputation: survey http://t.co/MdNsNaKF
Zack Whittaker Editor, ZDNet @zackwhittaker
ZDNet: One-third of Americans think IPO will help Facebook's reputation: survey http://t.co/Ck4o9mJZ

How Web savvy are Romney, Gingrich and Obama?

zdnet.com — Summary: Barack Obama and the Republican presidential candidates' all claim to be pretty pro-technology, so Strangeloop, a Web site optimization company, took a dive into their Websites and mobile strategies to see how they really stack up. President Barack Obama recently held a Google+ video Hangout; Republican presidential candidate Newt Gingrich promised to have a permanent U.S.
Jason Perlow Senior Technology Editor, ZDNet @jperlow
RT @sjvn: How Web savvy are Romney, Gingrich & Obama? http://t.co/iYG2qlyO Not enough, especially if you're a mobile user. by @sjvn
Pam Baker Freelance Journalist @bakercom1
How Web savvy are Romney, Gingrich and Obama? http://t.co/e0HAAuuj Not enough, especially if you're a mobile user. by @sjvn

4G phones mean more customer service calls, says J.D. Power

zdnet.com — Summary: Verizon Wireless maintains top spot in customer service despite an influx of 4G calls. Owners of 4G wireless devices are more likely to call customer service for help, according to a J.D. Power report. It's not clear whether these 4G problems are a long-term phenomena or growing pains.
Larry Dignan Editor in Chief/Editorial Director, ZDNet @ldignan
New post: 4G phones mean more customer service calls, says J.D. Power http://t.co/vOWJLHXK
Zack Whittaker Editor, ZDNet @zackwhittaker
ZDNet: 4G phones mean more customer service calls, says J.D. Power http://t.co/R1GUeGWh

Dell names former CA CEO head of software unit

zdnet.com — Summary: John Swainson, former CEO of CA, will be in charge of building out Dell's software unit. Dell has added a software heavyweight to its management ranks in a sign that the company is serious about moving beyond its traditional hardware footprint. The company named John Swainson president of its software group starting March 5 (statement).
Larry Dignan Editor in Chief/Editorial Director, ZDNet @ldignan
New post: Dell names former CA CEO head of software unit http://t.co/FF1aflBN
Zack Whittaker Editor, ZDNet @zackwhittaker
ZDNet: Dell names former CA CEO head of software unit http://t.co/Y9TAgcgj

NetSuite looks to a bright 2012

zdnet.com — Summary: Q4 2011 was another record year for NetSuite. What does 2012 look like? if the company delivers on its forecast then NetSuite will be nudging $300 million in revenue NetSuite had a solid Q4 in 2011. Larry Dignan has the headline numbers.
Dennis Howlett Blogger, ZDNet @dahowlett
Blogged on ZDNet: NetSuite looks to a bright 2012 http://t.co/cWwsCwxi

NetSuite looks to a bright 2012

zdnet.com — Summary: Q4 2011 was another record year for NetSuite. What does 2012 look like? if the company delivers on its forecast then NetSuite will be nudging $300 million in revenue NetSuite had a solid Q4 in 2011. Larry Dignan has the headline numbers.
Dennis Howlett Blogger, ZDNet @dahowlett
Blogged on ZDNet - NetSuite looks to a bright 2012: http://t.co/jPT0cqf6

Facebook's post IPO challenge: Keeping its 'Hacker Way' in tact

zdnet.com — Summary: As Facebook's revenue-and employee base-doubles and triples it will be increasingly hard to just iterate and maintain "The Hacker Way." Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg in a letter to potential shareholders romanticized the "Hacker Way" of operating and the meritocracy that comes via good code.
Larry Dignan Editor in Chief/Editorial Director, ZDNet @ldignan
New post: Facebook's post IPO challenge: Keeping its 'Hacker Way' in tact http://t.co/SWlaw3QL
Zack Whittaker Editor, ZDNet @zackwhittaker
ZDNet: Facebook's post IPO challenge: Keeping its 'Hacker Way' in tact http://t.co/yNp8NfwE

Zuckerberg snaps photo of desk; new Facebook layout 'leaked'?

zdnet.com — Summary: Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg takes an innocuous-looking photo of his desk, that includes a motivational poster, and his MacBook. But what is that on his screen? See this? Looks relatively innocuous, with your eyes focusing on the poster sat besides Zuckerberg's MacBook.
Larry Dignan Editor in Chief/Editorial Director, ZDNet @ldignan
New post: Zuckerberg snaps photo of desk; new Facebook layout 'leaked'? http://t.co/HKIMdUx7
Zack Whittaker Editor, ZDNet @zackwhittaker
ZDNet: Zuckerberg snaps photo of desk; new Facebook layout 'leaked'? http://t.co/euNkvavZ

Happy Chinese workers spell the end of affordable tech

zdnet.com — Summary: Human and worker rights reforms in China would have serious negative consequences for the efficiency and cost of the gadget supply chain.
Jason Perlow Senior Technology Editor, ZDNet @jperlow
Happy Chinese workers spell the end of affordable tech http://t.co/rSM48ANL

'The Hacker Way' versus 'Don't Be Evil' - Facebook and Google cultures square-off

zdnet.com — Summary: Facebook's IPO documents reveals a far different culture to that of rival Google… Mark Zuckerberg's letter to prospective shareholders was incredibly vague about his company's social mission, and there was no announcement of a charitable foundation - as Google had done when it filed its IPO papers eight years ago.
Ross Finley Editor, Reuters Polls and Economic Data, Reuters @rossfinley
RT @umairh: The Hacker Way vs Don't Be Evil--a very insightful piece by Tom Foremski on the Facebook IPO. http://t.co/USHXB5J7

Why the FBI thinks you (and I) may be terrorists

zdnet.com — Summary: Concerned about privacy? Use an online proxy, or the Tor network? A leaked document suggests that these kinds of people could be considered "suspicious", the FBI says. From the general atmosphere on ZDNet, it is quite evident that the vast majority of those who read our columns are "concerned about privacy".
Zack Whittaker Editor, ZDNet @zackwhittaker
RT @ZDNet: Why the FBI thinks you (and I) may be terrorists http://t.co/4ckXtoEf

Eventbrite: Number of events, tickets sold doubled in 2011

zdnet.com — Summary: The number of countries represented in Eventbrite's listings has grown to 174, but the San Francisco-based startup only has two offices: one in the U.S. and another in the U.K. Eventbrite recently treated event-goers to a very handy mobile app for presenting tickets, but it turns out that was just one of the many successes for event agency in 2011.
Larry Dignan Editor in Chief/Editorial Director, ZDNet @ldignan
New post: Eventbrite: Number of events, tickets sold doubled in 2011 http://t.co/vYOW7zsL
Zack Whittaker Editor, ZDNet @zackwhittaker
ZDNet: Eventbrite: Number of events, tickets sold doubled in 2011 http://t.co/mQYny4ei

Wireless comms surpass computers in semiconductor spending area

zdnet.com — Global spending for semiconductors is now led by the wireless communications sector, surpassing computers, according to a new report from IHS iSuppli. Specifically, spending by the world's top manufacturers on microchips for wireless products came out to roughly $58.6 billion in 2011, up 14.5 percent from 2010.
Zack Whittaker Editor, ZDNet @zackwhittaker
ZDNet: Wireless comms surpass computers in semiconductor spending area http://t.co/8kfqoeZf
Larry Dignan Editor in Chief/Editorial Director, ZDNet @ldignan
New post: Wireless comms surpass computers in semiconductor spending area http://t.co/ACe8lKvH

Mobile app monitors electric-vehicle battery metrics

zdnet.com — Summary: The $9.99 application for Apple iOS from Xatori (creator of PlugShare) currently interfaces with Nissan LEAF and Chevrolet Volt models. Software developer Xatori has released its second mobile application targeted at electric-vehicle owners. The Apple iOS app for iPhones, iPads and iPod touch devices is called GreenCharge, and it offers features for tracking battery data and metrics.
Heather Clancy Blogger, ZDNet @HeathClancy
#Mobile app lets electric vehicle drivers see how much charge is left #EV #electricvehicle #Apple #iphone #green... http://t.co/9LXchprE
Heather Clancy Blogger, ZDNet @HeathClancy
RT @evgonetwork: Love apps for iOS? Here's one to keep track of stats for your #EV http://t.co/Zjqre0t8 (cc: @HeathClancy ) #ios #green

One-third of Americans think IPO will help Facebook's reputation: survey

zdnet.com — Summary: However, it's not that simple to make a decision about the reputation of the world's largest social network. Who likes Facebook's $5 billion initial public offering? Approximately one-third of Americans, according to a new survey from Poll Position. However, it's not that simple to make a decision about the reputation of the world's largest social network.
Kayla Tausche Correspondent, CNBC @kaylatausche
RT @ZDNet: One-third of Americans think IPO will help Facebook's reputation: survey http://t.co/kFitI9IG

Textbook of the Future: The hardware

zdnet.com — Summary: If we acknowledge that iPad is not the appropriate hardware solution for teaching students in the 21st century, then what is? In my last article, Textbook of the Future: The challenges, I wrote at length about the hard financial realities of having to deploy expensive tablet devices like the iPad to tens of millions of K-12 students.
Pam Baker Freelance Journalist @bakercom1
Textbook of the Future: The hardware http://t.co/uJTUVDqM by @jperlow

Textbook of the Future: The hardware

zdnet.com — Summary: If we acknowledge that iPad is not the appropriate hardware solution for teaching students in the 21st century, then what is? In my last article, Textbook of the Future: The challenges, I wrote at length about the hard financial realities of having to deploy expensive tablet devices like the iPad to tens of millions of K-12 students.
Jason Perlow Senior Technology Editor, ZDNet @jperlow
In case you missed it, Textbook of the Future: The hardware http://t.co/udqfYDov by @jperlow

Spark: The first free-software, Linux tablet is on its way

zdnet.com — Summary: Thanks to Android, Linux is well represented on tablets, but there hasn't been a free software tablet, without any proprietary bits, until now. The Spark, which will be based on MeeGo and use KDE Plasma for its interface, will be the first free software tablet.
Mike Fratto Editor, Network Computing Magazine @mfratto
RT @georgevhulme: Spark: The first free-software, Linux tablet is on its way http://t.co/hH40dEDE Not #Android It's Mer/Meego with #KDE ...

Three Ways Your Company Can Extend the Lifespan of its Mobile Devices

zdnet.com — Summary: Want to jump off the mobile device upgrade treadmill? Here's how. Kyle Wiens is the co-founder and CEO of iFixit, whose Web site you might have visited to read its funny and geekily-detailed teardowns of new gadgets, to download instructions for self-repairing that iPhone you dropped into the toilet, I mean, bathtub, or to buy screens and screwdrivers for the aforementioned repairs.
Jaymi Heimbuch Senior Writer, TreeHugger @JaymiHeimbuch
RT @ifixit: 3 ways to extend the lifespan of your company's mobile devices: Eric Lai interviewed Kyle at Macworld. http://t.co/p6fEPEB3

'Hard work' turns students away from science, tech?

zdnet.com — Summary: Are traditionally difficult career paths in tech and science suffering due to how intimidating they have become to pursue? According to new research data conducted on behalf of ASQ, many students are shying away from STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) industries as they consider the path to get there too difficult to attempt.
Zack Whittaker Editor, ZDNet @zackwhittaker
RT @ZDNet: 'Hard work' turns students away from science, tech? http://t.co/cjjYGBGc

Zuckerberg snaps photo of desk; new Facebook layout 'leaked'?

zdnet.com — Summary: Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg takes an innocuous-looking photo of his desk, that includes a motivational poster, and his MacBook. But what is that on his screen? See this? Looks relatively innocuous, with your eyes focusing on the poster sat besides Zuckerberg's MacBook.
Zack Whittaker Editor, ZDNet @zackwhittaker
RT @ZDNet: Zuckerberg snaps photo of desk; new Facebook layout 'leaked'? http://t.co/WAEbuXfj

Chris Dodd and the MPAA: bribery or politics as usual?

zdnet.com — So it looks like former Senator and current anti-freedom monger Chris Dodd, and his band of merry MPAAers, are once again showing their completely crass nature. Annoyed by the temporary defeat of those heinous SOPA and PIPA bills, Mr. Dodd lashed out at his former colleagues in the House and Senate.
Zack Whittaker Editor, ZDNet @zackwhittaker
RT @ZDNet: Chris Dodd and the MPAA: bribery or politics as usual? http://t.co/ZfE0DOIa

Spark: The first free-software, Linux tablet is on its way

zdnet.com — Summary: Thanks to Android, Linux is well represented on tablets, but there hasn't been a free software tablet, without any proprietary bits, until now. The Spark, which will be based on MeeGo and use KDE Plasma for its interface, will be the first free software tablet.
Brian Proffitt Freelance Journalist @TheTechScribe
Spark: The first free-software, Linux tablet is on its way http://t.co/ZL5JWYCL <- A KDE response to Unity's mobile UI.

20 gadgets for working from home

zdnet.com — It may sound frivolous but you would be lost without it. Whenever you're heading out the door, you need to know two things: where your phone is and that it is charged. Docks allow you to keep your device charged but also in one place, so you don't lose it or find yourself scrabbling around to find it.
Zack Whittaker Editor, ZDNet @zackwhittaker
Work from home? 20 gadgets you'll need (and some you'll want) -- via @ZDNet -- http://t.co/uYf3ms8y

BMC's Q3 earnings better than expected

zdnet.com — Summary: BMC CEO Bob Beauchamp said the company saw strong demand for cloud management and software as a service tools. BMC Software reported better-than-expected earnings even though sales were shy of expectations in its fiscal third quarter.
Larry Dignan Editor in Chief/Editorial Director, ZDNet @ldignan
New post: BMC's Q3 earnings better than expected http://t.co/BbjkL4Vf
Zack Whittaker Editor, ZDNet @zackwhittaker
ZDNet: BMC's Q3 earnings better than expected http://t.co/isfFOtQx

Is it time for Microsoft to relinquish the Evil Empire crown to Google?

zdnet.com — Summary: Microsoft is taking its anti-Google campaign a step further with newpaper ads aimed at highlighting controversial changes in Google's privacy policy. There's more than one way to grow market share, as the Softies know. Best products or first-to-market products don't always win.
Brian Proffitt Freelance Journalist @TheTechScribe
Is it time for Microsoft to relinquish the Evil Empire crown to Google? http://t.co/KyFiCDuw <- Not quite up to MSFT levels yet.
David Worthington Blogger, SmartPlanet @dcworthington
Is it time for Microsoft to relinquish the Evil Empire crown to Google? http://t.co/RWoOI8jQ

Facebook's operations: A look at the IT risks

zdnet.com — Summary: Security, scaling, tweaking software and uptime keep Facebook's technology wonks up at night. Facebook's long-awaited initial public offering filing revealed the social network's financial picture, but the company also had to lift the kimono on its technology infrastructure. Simply put, there are technology risks that come with scaling enough to support 483 million daily active users.
Larry Dignan Editor in Chief/Editorial Director, ZDNet @ldignan
New post: Facebook's operations: A look at the IT risks http://t.co/c6r1Ak6f
Zack Whittaker Editor, ZDNet @zackwhittaker
ZDNet: Facebook's operations: A look at the IT risks http://t.co/lhWBC4QZ

Zuckerberg covers Facebook mission, hackers and boldness in IPO

zdnet.com — Summary: Zuckerberg mainly covers Facebook's "social mission" to connect the world, but he does cover a few interesting points - notably defending hackers. Even before Facebook filed a $5 billion initial public offering with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission on Wednesday afternoon, questions were milling about what CEO and co-founder Mark Zuckerberg would mention in his IPO letter.
Larry Dignan Editor in Chief/Editorial Director, ZDNet @ldignan
New post: Zuckerberg covers Facebook mission, hackers and boldness in IPO http://t.co/v2f6zk3R
Zack Whittaker Editor, ZDNet @zackwhittaker
ZDNet: Zuckerberg covers Facebook mission, hackers and boldness in IPO http://t.co/7bKJkDJl

Deloitte highlights 10 trends to elevate IT in next two years

zdnet.com — Summary: Deloitte lists its predictions for the top 10 trends for the elevation of IT in digital business, classifying them as either disruptors or enablers. At the end of 2011, Deloitte published its predictions for the top 10 tech trends of 2012, most of which fell along the lines of social, cloud, and mobile.
Ben Kerschberg Law and Technology Contributor, Forbes.com, Forbes @BenKerschberg
RT @zackwhittaker: ZDNet: Deloitte highlights 10 trends to elevate IT in next two years http://t.co/Jt5Hcmsb
Larry Dignan Editor in Chief/Editorial Director, ZDNet @ldignan
New post: Deloitte highlights 10 trends to elevate IT in next two years http://t.co/Idbfe5ub
Zack Whittaker Editor, ZDNet @zackwhittaker
ZDNet: Deloitte highlights 10 trends to elevate IT in next two years http://t.co/Jt5Hcmsb

Facebook's operations: A look at the IT risks

zdnet.com — Summary: Security, scaling, tweaking software and uptime keep Facebook's technology wonks up at night. Facebook's long-awaited initial public offering filing revealed the social network's financial picture, but the company also had to lift the kimono on its technology infrastructure. Simply put, there are technology risks that come with scaling enough to support 483 million daily active users.
Deborah Gage Reporter, Dow Jones VentureWire, Wall Street Journal @deborahgage
RT @ldignan: Facebook's operations: A look at the IT risks http://t.co/zteJq5WY
Larry Dignan Editor in Chief/Editorial Director, ZDNet @ldignan
Facebook's operations: A look at the IT risks http://t.co/zteJq5WY

Facebook files for IPO as Wall Street drools

zdnet.com — Summary: Facebook has filed its IPO with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. How much did it float, and how much is the world's largest social network valued at? Well, it's official. Facebook has filed its S-1 papers with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, in what is the most highly anticipated initial public offering since Google's.
Zack Whittaker Editor, ZDNet @zackwhittaker
ZDNet: Facebook files for IPO as Wall Street drools http://t.co/qASiIrx6
Larry Dignan Editor in Chief/Editorial Director, ZDNet @ldignan
New post: Facebook files for IPO as Wall Street drools http://t.co/Z61NF8lO

Bitly: Desktop browsers still default for accessing online content

zdnet.com — Summary: Just because most tech-savvy consumers are walking around with smartphones all day long doesn't mean that they are using mobile devices to surf the web as much, based on a new study. Computer web browsers are still the most frequently used mediums for accessing online content, trailed by smartphones, tablets and gaming consoles, according to new research from Bitly.
Larry Dignan Editor in Chief/Editorial Director, ZDNet @ldignan
New post: Bitly: Desktop browsers still default for accessing online content http://t.co/k5WdHoMn
Zack Whittaker Editor, ZDNet @zackwhittaker
ZDNet: Bitly: Desktop browsers still default for accessing online content http://t.co/M0cLhpyX

Qualcomm posts record fiscal Q1 earnings, ups outlook

zdnet.com — Summary: Qualcomm boosts its yearly outlook after a record first fiscal quarter that succeeded primarily thanks to integrated Snapdragon processors. Qualcomm pulled off a record first fiscal quarter, smashing Wall Street expectations with a very optimistic outlook for 2012. The chipset maker reported a first fiscal quarter net income of $1.40 billion, or 81 cents a share (statement).
Larry Dignan Editor in Chief/Editorial Director, ZDNet @ldignan
New post: Qualcomm posts record fiscal Q1 earnings, ups outlook http://t.co/MZ1c8F95
Zack Whittaker Editor, ZDNet @zackwhittaker
ZDNet: Qualcomm posts record fiscal Q1 earnings, ups outlook http://t.co/SKvCYyc6

Windows 8 vs. Android tablets: Which one has the edge? Try neither

zdnet.com — Summary: ARM Holdings CEO says that Microsoft has an edge with its upcoming Windows 8 tablets over Android. Oh really? ARM Holdings CEO Warren East says tech observers should give Android tablets more time to gain traction in the market. However, he also notes that Microsoft may have a branding edge with Windows 8 tablets.
Zack Whittaker Editor, ZDNet @zackwhittaker
ZDNet: Windows 8 vs. Android tablets: Which one has the edge? Try neither http://t.co/PTsUNdsm
Larry Dignan Editor in Chief/Editorial Director, ZDNet @ldignan
New post: Windows 8 vs. Android tablets: Which one has the edge? Try neither http://t.co/Whov7O6E

Foodspotting updates tune in with users' personalities, stomachs

zdnet.com — Summary: Foodspotting 3.0 is touted as "a completely reimagined experience, giving people smart dish recommendations based on personal preferences and friends' recommendations." Foodspotting is rolling out version 3.0 of its foodie-friendly mobile app today, and this time the location-based platform is going more after your heart and mind maybe a little more than your stomach.
Zack Whittaker Editor, ZDNet @zackwhittaker
ZDNet: Foodspotting updates tune in with users' personalities, stomachs http://t.co/4rEDdkQF
Larry Dignan Editor in Chief/Editorial Director, ZDNet @ldignan
New post: Foodspotting updates tune in with users' personalities, stomachs http://t.co/7v3ZF2lo

What are your plans for the Windows 8 beta? (poll)

zdnet.com — Summary: Over the past few months, Windows 8 has been publicly demoed and discussed in detail more than any other software program I can remember. Has all that information made you more eager to try Windows 8? Or are you starting to feel post-PC ennui? Vote in my poll, and help me focus my coverage.
Ed Bott Blogger, ZDNet @edbott
Poll is still open. If you haven't voted yet, let me know your plans for the Windows 8 beta: http://t.co/621aCwkZ
Ed Bott Blogger, ZDNet @edbott
What are your plans for the Windows 8 beta? (poll) http://t.co/621aCwkZ
Ed Bott Blogger, ZDNet @edbott
Take my poll: What are your plans for the Windows 8 beta? http://t.co/621aCwkZ
Zack Whittaker Editor, ZDNet @zackwhittaker
RT @ZDNet: What are your plans for the Windows 8 beta? (poll) http://t.co/adRHxXt7

"No imminent data loss" expected, Megaupload host says

zdnet.com — Summary: The hosting company that provides service to shuttered file-sharing service Megaupload said today that data will remain in safe hands for now. It's been not only a timorous time for Megaupload customers, but one of confusion also. It was widely reported last week that U.S.
Zack Whittaker Editor, ZDNet @zackwhittaker
ZDNet: "No imminent data loss" expected, Megaupload host says http://t.co/lpITJYe5
Larry Dignan Editor in Chief/Editorial Director, ZDNet @ldignan
New post: "No imminent data loss" expected, Megaupload host says http://t.co/SLe9Zesu

Riverbed rolls out Granite line, overhauls Steelhead appliances

zdnet.com — Summary: Riverbed is pitching Granite as a way to put offices around the world on a consolidated infrastructure. Riverbed introduced its Granite line of products that is designed to consolidate edge servers in a company's infrastructure. In a nutshell, Riverbed's Granite is looking to consolidate edge applications, servers and storage into the data center, according to the company.
Zack Whittaker Editor, ZDNet @zackwhittaker
ZDNet: Riverbed rolls out Granite line, overhauls Steelhead appliances http://t.co/cDs9oRYo
Larry Dignan Editor in Chief/Editorial Director, ZDNet @ldignan
New post: Riverbed rolls out Granite line, overhauls Steelhead appliances http://t.co/rSEr8Hua

AOL fourth-quarter profits beat expectations, still far from healthy

zdnet.com — Summary: AOL's fourth-quarter results are out. As its dial-up subscriptions fall its but losses recouped from advertising sales, the bottom line is that AOL is hanging in there. AOL, once the powerhouse of the Web, posted a drop in forth-quarter profits, but nevertheless beat Wall Street expectations.
Ed Bott Blogger, ZDNet @edbott
"As AOL's dial-up subscriptions fall..." Wait. What? @zackwhittaker says AOL "far from healthy": http://t.co/O4qgIyop
Zack Whittaker Editor, ZDNet @zackwhittaker
RT @ZDNet: AOL fourth-quarter profits beat expectations, still far from healthy http://t.co/5v1wA7qd

Citizen gateway gov.uk runs on Amazon

zdnet.com — Summary: Can it be that the UK government actually gets the cloud? Its gov.uk trial runs on Amazon and is aiming for savings of 80 to 90 percent. One notable nugget buried deep inside Alex Howard's O'Reilly Radar write-up of the UK's new online government platform is that it runs on Amazon EC2.
Alex Howard Technology Writer @digiphile
"Citizen gateway @GOVUK runs on @Amazon"-@ZDNet http://t.co/iOF5UL3W @philww found a buried lede in my post. :)

Facebook's IPO: Is Zuckerberg-Page the new Jobs-Gates?

zdnet.com — Summary: Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg and Google CEO Larry Page will have their duels throughout the years. Those duels are likely to pick up once Facebook raises truckloads of cash. It has become increasingly clear that Steve Jobs and Bill Gates had a bit of a complicated relationship.
Heather Clancy Blogger, ZDNet @HeathClancy
Facebook's IPO: Is Zuckerberg-Page the new Jobs-Gates? | ZDNet http://t.co/8w92sdbm
Zack Whittaker Editor, ZDNet @zackwhittaker
RT @ZDNet: Facebook's IPO: Is Zuckerberg-Page the new Jobs-Gates? http://t.co/Xl3HzqAa
Dan Farber Editor in Chief, CBSNews.com, CBS News @dbfarber
Facebook's IPO: Is Zuckerberg-Page the new Jobs-Gates? Most certainly @zdnet @ldignan http://t.co/aYcdDsSc

Zuckerberg covers Facebook mission, hackers and boldness in IPO

zdnet.com — Summary: Zuckerberg mainly covers Facebook's "social mission" to connect the world, but he does cover a few interesting points - notably defending hackers. Even before Facebook filed a $5 billion initial public offering with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission on Wednesday afternoon, questions were milling about what CEO and co-founder Mark Zuckerberg would mention in his IPO letter.
Leslie Suzukamo Tech, Telecom and Energy Reporter, Pioneer Press @Suzukamo
Hacker credo: code wins arguments. Zuckerberg covers Facebook mission, hackers and boldness in IPO http://t.co/sjih8rbU

Facebook files for IPO as Wall Street drools

zdnet.com — Summary: Facebook has filed its IPO with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. How much did it float, and how much is the world's largest social network valued at? Well, it's official. Facebook has filed its S-1 papers with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, in what is the most highly anticipated initial public offering since Google's.
Zack Whittaker Editor, ZDNet @zackwhittaker
RT @ZDNet: Facebook files for IPO as Wall Street drools http://t.co/9tAFhvjc

Sage upgrades mobile payments solution

zdnet.com — Summary: Signature capture and a feature for automatically calculating tips and taxes are highlights of Sage Mobile Payments 2.0. Every small-business accounting company worth its salt MUST be putting plenty of development attention into mobile payment technologies, and Sage North America is certainly not one to buck the trend.
Heather Clancy Blogger, ZDNet @HeathClancy
Sage upgrades mobile payments solution | ZDNet http://t.co/4vFGBfro