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6 Cuddly Mascots Created by Tech Companies
4:01:43 AMBrandon Smith
Trying to gain attention in the tech industry can be daunting. If you don't make a booming first impression or raise millions in your first VC round, you could be destined for obscurity. In order to stand out from the crowd, some startups adopt...



Startup Stops Sites Selling Your Information in One Click
12:12:13 AMSarah Kessler
The Spark of Genius Series highlights a unique feature of startups and is made possible by Microsoft BizSpark. If you would like to have your startup considered for inclusion, please see the details here. Name: SafeShepherd Quick Pitch:...



JK Rowling Upgrades Website, Teases First Adult Book
Thursday, April 12, 2012 11:12 PMLauren Indvik
Harry Potter author J.K. Rowling released details of her forthcoming adult novel, The Casual Vacancy, alongside her newly redesigned website Thursday. Until Thursday, the author's website, JKRowling.com, had been under construction and...



Is Boeing Developing a Super-Secure Spy Phone? [VIDEO]
Thursday, April 12, 2012 8:44 PMKate Freeman
Earlier this week it was reported that aerospace and defense firm Boeing is developing its own mobile phone for the James Bonds of the world -- namely, the defense and intelligence communities. The phone will compete with other "highly secure...



Google Announces 2-for-1 Stock Split
Thursday, April 12, 2012 5:51 PMTodd Wasserman
Google is planning a two-for-one stock split that will take effect sometime after June 21. The split, which investors have been requesting for some time, is designed to preserve the power of existing shareholders. The company is planning to...



3 Marketing Lessons From Facebook's Instagram Acquisition
Thursday, April 12, 2012 5:47 PMMatthewSiegel
This week, pages upon pages of commentary have been written about Facebook's acquisition of Instagram, the astronomical valuation applied to the deal, and the competitive impetus for the transaction. But what's most interesting is what it implies...



IWearYourShirt.com Founder Jason Sadler Answers Reader Questions [LIVE CHAT]
Thursday, April 12, 2012 3:51 PMScott Gerber
IWearYourShirt.com's chief t-shirt wearer, Jason Sadler, decided to he wanted to get paid to wear t-shirts for a living in the fall of 2008. With zero followers on social media, no video experience and a small Rolodex of contacts, Jason dove head...



YouTube Favorites 'Hunter and Bear' Return for Interactive Sequel [VIDEO]
Thursday, April 12, 2012 2:24 PMTodd Wasserman
Back in 2010, Tipp-Ex, makers of a brand of white-out tape, became a YouTube sensation with an innovative video. Viewers were able to control the plot of the video a la Mad Libs. The initial ad, which has received 19.2 million views on YouTube,...



Nest Labs Hires Apple's Former Patent Chief for Honeywell Lawsuit
Thursday, April 12, 2012 1:55 PMSarah Kessler
The same patent lawyer who defended iPad, iPod and iPhone technology is now defending thermostat tech for Nest Labs. Nest Labs announced on Thursday that Richard Lutton Jr., Apple's former chief intellectual property officer, will be joining the...



Amazon Plans to Lower Ebook Prices, But Does It Need To?
Thursday, April 12, 2012 1:16 PMPete Pachal
In the wake of the Department of Justice lawsuit against Apple and book publishers over ebook pricing, Amazon is in a renewed position of strength. Emboldened by Wednesday's news, the online retailer has already made plans to lower ebook prices....



 
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