Tech News – October 12th 2012
Tech news – October 12th 2012
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- Microsoft reportedly spending over $1 billion on Windows 8 marketing blitz | The Verge –
It's no secret that Microsoft is planning a big marketing campaign around Windows 8, but one estimate suggests that the company could be willing to spend between $1.5 and $1.8 billion. The huge sum,… - The BigDataExpo™ Daily –
A newspaper by BigDataExpo® – updated daily with a curated selection of articles, blog posts, videos and photos. - As Zynga Burns To The Ground, CEO Mark Pincus Hints He Wants To Go Private – Business Insider –
Zynga went public at a stock price around $10 in December, reached highs near $15, and is now closer to $2.
The place is burning down, and employees and executives are fleeing. This week, the company pre-announced disaster ous Q3 earnings
So what's CEO Mark Pincus thinking about where this is all heading?
We'll have to wait till Zynga's earnings call next week to know for sure, but last night, Pincus re-tweeted something interesting: analysis of his company by Softech VC Charles Hudson titled … show all text - Guardian CEO outlines digital future of news and media industry | Media network | Guardian Professional –
The chief executive of the Guardian Media Group, Andrew Miller, has outlined how his company must change to be sustainable - The 10 Types of Social Media Addicts [INFOGRAPHIC] –
Social media addiction: a disease likely affecting millions, but one that's hard to track because it comes in many forms. The afflicted may reveal themselves as serial likers. They may have push notifications set for the most minor of social media updates. They may self-identify as "mavens," "gurus" or "ninjas."
But regardless of their appearance, they do walk among us. Of that we can be sure.
The following infographic, which comes by way of the marketing software company Marketo, details 10 of… show all text - Who won Thursday’s debate? Martha Raddatz – CNN.com –
Did you catch the night's vice presidential debate star? She was the seasoned war correspondent who as moderator kept two politicos in line. - Mired in Crisis, E.U. Wins Nobel Peace Prize –
The Norwegian Nobel Committee lauded the European Union’s role over six decades in reconciling former enemies, even as the continent wrestles with economic strife. - Vice-Presidential Debate Fact-Checks and Updates – Live Coverage – Election 2012 – NYTimes.com –
Vice President Joseph R. Biden Jr. and Representative Paul D. Ryan square off on Thursday night in Danville, Ky. in the only vice-presidential debate.
- The 10 Types of Social Media Addicts [INFOGRAPHIC] –
Social media addiction: a disease likely affecting millions, but one that's hard to track because it comes in many forms. The afflicted may reveal themselves as serial likers. They may have push notifications set for the most minor of social media updates. They may self-identify as "mavens," "gurus" or "ninjas."
But regardless of their appearance, they do walk among us. Of that we can be sure.
The following infographic, which comes by way of the marketing software company Marketo, details 10 of… show all text - US running mates spar in feisty debate – Americas – Al Jazeera English –
Vice President Joe Biden and rival Paul Ryan clash in colourful debate that focused on foreign policy and US economy. - Obama Campaign Buys Ads for ‘Malarkey’ Hashtag on Twitter –
Give the Obama Administration points for quick thinking: The campaign bought the trending Twitter term #malarkey during the vice presidential debates on Thursday after Vice President Joe Biden used the term.
When you search the term, the following ad pops up:This isn't the first time an advertiser has advertised a term evoked in the debates. PBS bought "Big Bird" the day after the first presidential debate after Mitt Romney mentioned the Sesame Street character.
Update: The Obama Administrat… show all text - EXCLUSIVE: Chicago Public Schools CEO Jean-Claude Brizard out by ‘mutual agreement’ – Chicago Sun-Times –
Chicago Public Schools CEO Jean-Claude Brizard, one of Mayor Rahm Emanuel’s premier hires, is out by “mutual agreement” with City Hall after just 17 months on the job, the Chicago Sun-Times has learned. Brizard was Emanuel’s pick to lead CPS and push through the mayor’s aggressive education agenda. But with the city’s first teachers strike in 25 years in the rear view mirror and a new contract to be implemented, Emanuel said it’s “time for a clean break.”
- ThinkProgress Liveblogs The Vice Presidential Debate | ThinkProgress –
Welcome to ThinkProgress’ live coverage of the vice presidential debate, hosted by Centre College, in Danville, Kentucky. We’ll fact-check both candidates’ claims in real time and offer a wide range of multimedia content. Tonight’s debate is moderated by Martha Raddatz, Senior Foreign Affairs Correspondent for ABC News. - Twitter / BuzzFeedAndrew: Wow, if Joe Biden and Paul … –
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- Joe Biden’s vice-presidential reactions in gifs | World news | guardian.co.uk –
- Pressing Issues: Post-Debate Poll Reactions –
As with the prez debate, I will be following very closely for next few hours, mainly on the two key polls. Also, here is NYT fact-check site. UPDATE #2 CNN on their site just admitted that the sample for their poll (which found Ryan winning 48%-44%) was "a debate audience that was more Republican than the country." Sample was 33% GOP and 31% Dem. CNN spokesman: "That indicates that the sample of debate watchers is more Republican than an average of recent CNN polls of all Americans." UPD… show all text
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