Alphabet Replaces Google as Publicly Traded Company
After U.S. markets closed on Friday, Alphabet replaced Google as the publicly traded company that will house Google's search and Web advertising businesses, maps, YouTube and its "moonshot" ventures such as driverless cars.
Is Marissa Mayer Finished at Yahoo?
It’s beginning to look more and more like Mayer’s days at Yahoo might be – or at least should be – numbered.
Google Morphs into Alphabet Inc in Bid to Highlight New Ventures
Google Inc announced a major shake-up of its operating structure on Monday, creating a holding company called Alphabet which will contain subsidiaries to separate its core web advertising business from newer ventures.
Taylor Swift and the New Kinder, Gentler Apple
Contrary to popular belief, the country music star didn’t defeat the tech giant over royalties – we’re just seeing the new face of Apple.
Game On: Google’s YouTube Gaming Channel Coming Soon
Google's YouTube is set to launch its gaming channel in the next few weeks aiming to capitalize on the lucrative online gaming industry.
Ka Ching! Jingles For Apps: Missy Modell
Songwriter Missy Modell Wants a Piece of the $77 Billion App Industry.
Why Virtual Reality Will Be Bigger Than Smartphones
After all the sci-fi books, movies, and media hype, virtual reality is finally becoming a reality. And it will change our lives in profound ways.
How to Make Big Bucks in Tech
Nobody is born into tech riches. We all had to find our way here somehow and there are lots of ways to make it happen.
NASCAR Puts Comcast in the Driver’s Seat
Comcast’s Xfinity & NASCAR want to reward loyal fans while also bringing in new ones.
Google Nearly Bought Tesla in 2013
A new book on Elon Musk says the Tesla founder and CEO was on the verge of selling the electric car maker to Google two years ago.
The Improbable Road to Nasdaq 5,000
The untold story of how a bunch of Silicon Valley geeks and the mother of all creative destruction brought the Nasdaq back to 5,000.
YouTube Releases Kids App
In the latest push to make the Internet more kid-friendly, YouTube has released a new app with video content suitable for young children called YouTube Kids. It is now available for free on Android and Apple devices.
Google Takes Aim at Hollywood Studio Model with YouTube
The search giant's free production facilities are open to anyone with a YouTube channel, offering no-cost workshops, networking events, and special shoots.
Glassdoor CEO on IPO Timing, International Expansion
Career startup Glassdoor is launching its first non-English site in France.
EBay, PayPal Splitting Up: What Changed CEO Donahoe’s Mind
In March, eBay CEO John Donahoe said eBay and PayPal were better together. On Tuesday, the company announced that eBay and PayPal would split in 2015, creating two publicly traded standalone companies.
The Mobile Messaging War: And the Winner is …
Why VCs, Facebook, Google and everyone else is throwing megabucks at the likes of WhatsApp, Snapchat and Twilio.
Vadio Raises $2M to Bring Old-School MTV Experience Online
While the music industry continues to wrestle with new technologies, one startup is looking to disrupt the evolving space.
Practice Fusion Acquires Ringadoc as it Moves Into Telemedicine
The electronic health record startup has raised roughly $150 million in funding, and says Ringadoc will help expand the company’s mission to serve doctors’ technological needs.
Facebook’s Messenger Push: Steve Jobs-esque?
Facebook is reportedly forcing users to download its standalone Messenger app to take advantage of mobile messaging.
What Does Amazon’s New Store Mean for 3D-Printing Technology?
The e-commerce giant is looking to cash-in on the burgeoning 3-D printing industry. Will the move foreshadow more growth for the segment?



















