Today at their Q4 earnings call, Google made an announcement that towers over their strong profits: original founding CEO, Larry Page, will resume his old job with Eric Schmidt stepping into the role of Executive Chairman. Page has served as President of Products since 2001 when he left the CEO position. Google’s other co-founder, Sergey Brin, will continue… Read more
In a recent earnings call with acting COO of Apple Tim Cook, a lot more than Apple’s incredibly massive profits were discussed. Among talks of a 26.74 billion dollar quarter, were also talks of the iPad and its competitors – the bulky and the bizarre. According to Cook, Windows tablets come off as heavy and expensive, and Android tablets come off as… Read more
Google has been seeking expansion the social and local information spaces lately, partially via numerous failed attempts at acquiring businesses that have already carved a nice market niche out for themselves. Had recent talks with the highly profitable Groupon panned out–with an offer price of $6bn plus incentives for current executives–an acquisition… Read more
Engadget reported a rumor this morning, and later confirmed, that Matias Duarte, Palm’s Senior Director of Human Interface and User Experience – the man behind webOS’ glorious UI – will make a new home at Google as the User Experience Director for Android. Duarte also worked on the Helio UI and with Android chief Andy Rubin on the Sidekick team…. Read more
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