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Archives for April 2014

Technology
Google+ Head Vic Gundotra Leaving CompanyGoogle+ Head Vic Gundotra Leaving Company
Technology

The high-profile and powerful exec at the search giant will leave immediately, but has no plans to land elsewhere as yet.

By Kara Swisher
Technology
LinkedIn Aims to Attract More Marketers With New Partner ProgramsLinkedIn Aims to Attract More Marketers With New Partner Programs
Technology

Buzzword alert: It’s about creating better, more “native” ads.

By Mike Isaac
Technology
Zuckerberg: More Than 200 Million People Use Facebook MessengerZuckerberg: More Than 200 Million People Use Facebook Messenger
Technology

That’s comparable to Instagram’s popularity.

By Mike Isaac
Technology
Facebook Posts Earnings Beat as Mobile Soars Past One Billion Monthly UsersFacebook Posts Earnings Beat as Mobile Soars Past One Billion Monthly Users
Technology

And the Wall Street crowd cheers.

By Mike Isaac
Technology
Facebook CFO Ebersman to Depart Social Networking Giant -- Will Likely Focus on Health Care SpaceFacebook CFO Ebersman to Depart Social Networking Giant -- Will Likely Focus on Health Care Space
Technology

The CFO took Facebook public and attracted some level of scrutiny for its rocky initial ride.

By Kara Swisher
Technology
Heartbleed Flaw Lurks in Android Apps Downloaded by MillionsHeartbleed Flaw Lurks in Android Apps Downloaded by Millions
Technology

Android itself isn’t generally vulnerable. But many apps -- mostly games -- are. Also? Beware the Heartbleed-scanner apps.

By Arik Hesseldahl
Technology
FTC Approves Facebook Acquisition of OculusFTC Approves Facebook Acquisition of Oculus
Technology
By Eric Johnson
Technology
Facebook First-Quarter Earnings: What to WatchFacebook First-Quarter Earnings: What to Watch
Technology

Spoiler: It’s still all about mobile.

By Mike Isaac
Technology
Facebook Would Like to Know How You TextFacebook Would Like to Know How You Text
Technology

What are your favorite apps for messaging? Facebook would like to know for ... research purposes.

By Mike Isaac
Technology
New Rule: U.S. Startups With Eyes on Global Markets Are Picking Asia Over EuropeNew Rule: U.S. Startups With Eyes on Global Markets Are Picking Asia Over Europe
Technology

Should your company join them?

By Joe Medved
Technology
Here Comes Facebook’s Ad Network: Mobile Ads Launching This MonthHere Comes Facebook’s Ad Network: Mobile Ads Launching This Month
Technology

Facebook is making money on its mobile apps. Now it wants to make money on your mobile apps.

By Mike Isaac
Technology
After Facebook Flap, General Mills Backs Down From Forced Arbitration PolicyAfter Facebook Flap, General Mills Backs Down From Forced Arbitration Policy
Technology

Go ahead and “like” us -- you can still sue us if you want, says the company behind Cheerios.

By Peter Kafka
Technology
Nike Denies FuelBand Shutdown, but Layoffs Could Reveal New Cracks in Wearables MarketNike Denies FuelBand Shutdown, but Layoffs Could Reveal New Cracks in Wearables Market
Technology

Nike says it will continue to sell the FuelBand SE, but the future of their sports devices unit remains unclear.

By James Temple
Technology
What Does the Recent Tech Stock Downturn Mean? The Truth Is Nobody Knows.What Does the Recent Tech Stock Downturn Mean? The Truth Is Nobody Knows.
Technology

We’ll know when we know. Or when we don’t.

By Kara Swisher
Technology
Facebook Wants You Talking About the World Cup -- So Advertisers Can Find YouFacebook Wants You Talking About the World Cup -- So Advertisers Can Find You
Technology

Gooooooooooooooooal!

By Peter Kafka