Google settles Buzz suit – commits $8.5M to privacy education and policy
Today sent out an email to all Gmail users that provides details on a settlement reached over privacy suits.
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Devices running Google’s new Chrome OS will need to compete on price
When it comes to operating systems, don't count out Google.
gdgt to hold first ever live gadget event in San Francisco
gdgt is a consumer electronics media startup funded by True Ventures, Spark Capital, and Betaworks.
Why Apple should make an iPad Air
I believe only Apple can pull-off this product design. But I'm not convinced they would want to... would it make business sense?
Google Android on top – captures 44% of Q3 smartphone sales
“Much of Android’s quarterly share growth came at the expense of RIM, rather than Apple,” said Ross Rubin
James Cameron on Avatar 2, environment, reaching ocean bottom
Donny Deutsch would be pleased: this particular conversation was all about the "Big Idea."
MacBook Air has feel of an Apple iPad – convergence coming?
Over the long term it doesn't make sense to have separate Mac and iPad lines.
In Photos: James Cameron in conversation with Google CEO @ChurchillClub
Note that watching Cameron & Schmidt in conversation is the opposite of Hannity & Colmes.
Why must electric cars – Volt, Prius, Insight, Leaf – look like alien fish?
And let's leave those minuscule tires for the clown cars.
James Cameron (Avatar, Titanic) appearing tomorrow in Silicon Valley
"Failure is an option, but fear is not."