April 30th, 2008 at 11:41pm Under Uncategorized
Google slowed its hiring because the company couldn’t keep track of what everybody was doing, Chief Executive Eric Schmidt said Wednesday.
Schmidt says
Google is slowing down its pace of hiring so employees don’t get lost in the cracks.
(Credit: CNBC)
“We have slowed our head count growth …
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April 30th, 2008 at 10:03pm Under Uncategorized
Google CEO Eric Schmidt likely surprised few by confirming Wednesday that his company’s video-sharing powerhouse YouTube isn’t quite throwing off lots of cash.
It was obvious from Google’s earnings reports that YouTube has yet to generate material income. Still, it’s worth noting, 18 months after Google
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April 30th, 2008 at 09:51pm Under Uncategorized
Pioneer's stylish HTIB costs a lot and doesn't include that Blu-ray player in the picture.
Home-theater-in-a-box systems are usually geared toward budget buyers that don’t want to deal with the hassle of separate components. Pioneer’s new high-style HTIB, the HTS-LX70 takes a decidedly different …
By Matthew Moskovciak Continue Reading Pioneer’s HTS-LX70 home theater system is stylish, expensive
April 30th, 2008 at 09:51pm Under Uncategorized
If you’re going to have a revolution, it’s best to leave the guns at home.
That’s one of the underlying messages in The Singing Revolution, a documentary by Jim and Maureen Tusty about the birth of the Estonian Republic currently touring the independent film circuit. Funded in …
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April 30th, 2008 at 09:51pm Under Uncategorized
Pioneer has released the HTS-LX70 home theater system, which features stylish looks and a sky-high price.
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April 30th, 2008 at 09:09pm Under Uncategorized
What does an Internet service provider have in common with a florist?
Seemingly not much. But United Online, which owns dial-up Internet service provider NetZero, said Wednesday that it’s spending $456 million to buy FTD Group, the floral and specialty gift provider.
I don’t think I’m alone …
By Marguerite Reardon Continue Reading From Net access to flowers: United Media buys FTD
April 30th, 2008 at 08:00pm Under Uncategorized
“Hey! Ho! Time for Ballmer to go,” a Wired.com headline proclaimed on April 29.
My rejoinder: “Hell, no. There are no Softies ready for a promo.”
Wired’s story attempts to make a case for CEO Steve Ballmer taking the hits for Vista’s less-than-stellar market reception, as well …
By Mary Jo Foley Continue Reading If Ballmer bolts, who will lead Microsoft?
April 30th, 2008 at 07:52pm Under Uncategorized
Microsoft’s board of directors met Wednesday to evaluate options in its attempt to acquire Yahoo, The Wall Street Journal reported.
An announcement of the board’s conclusions could come after the meeting, the newspaper said, citing people familiar with the situation.
Microsoft is evaluating an offer of as much …
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April 30th, 2008 at 07:27pm Under Uncategorized
As old TVs, monitors, and gadgets pile up in landfills, Congress is again questioning what new laws are needed to encourage more efficient recycling and reuse.
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April 30th, 2008 at 06:56pm Under Uncategorized
Schmidt is concerned about a possible Microhoo combination.
(Credit: CNBC)
In a broad interview scheduled to run on CNBC at 4 p.m. EST Wednesday, Google CEO Eric Schmidt made it clear he’s not pleased with the prospect of a Microsoft-Yahoo combination.
In the interview with CNBC’s Maria …
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