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Meebo has been acquired by Google for a reported $100 million

Posted on June 6, 2012 by Stefano

Meebo now goes with Big G, that is it’s been acquired by Google for some $100 million. Meebo, started in 2005 as a web-based messaging service, but has since developed “the Meebo bar,” its flagship offering which “wraps” a web … Continue reading →

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USA house life 2.0: Internet is perceived as a basic utility, a research report says.

Posted on January 14, 2012 by Stefano

Americans probably can’t unplug themselves these days from Internet – sort of. What is Internet like in everyday life in the USA? What has become Internet connection within households – and mobile too? Here comes a pretty interesting research that … Continue reading →

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LinkedIn: an IPO bubble that is popping or a robust stock?

Posted on June 21, 2011 by Stefano

LinkedIn, the first major US social network to go public, saw its shares more than double as they debuted on the New York Stock Exchange to a bidding frenzy from investors. It makes Reid Hoffman, LinkedIn’s founder and largest shareholder, … Continue reading →

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Apple crushes forecasts again with Q2 2011 results: Macs and iPhone up, iPad backlogged – ‘just’ 4.69 Million iPads sold

Posted on April 21, 2011 by Stefano

Today, Apple [AAPL] reported earnings for the second fiscal quarter, including revenue of $24.67 billion and a net quarterly profit of $5.99 billion, or $6.40 earnings per share. Revenue nearly doubled from a year ago, blowing past Apple’s low-ball guidance … Continue reading →

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