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U.S. Facebook users skeptical of site's privacy, longevity

sgaudin@computerworld.com (Sharon Gaudin) — Tue, 15 May 2012 19:01:00 GMT

As the hype over Facebook's upcoming IPO continues to grow, a new survey indicates that not everyone is confident in the social network's long-term success.

With IPO looming, Facebook boosts stock price range

sgaudin@computerworld.com (Sharon Gaudin) — Tue, 15 May 2012 14:42:00 GMT

Facebook has raised the price range of its stock shares just days before the company's highly anticipated initial public offering.

Levinsohn takes on CEO role at struggling Yahoo

sgaudin@computerworld.com (Sharon Gaudin) — Mon, 14 May 2012 20:03:00 GMT

Just one day into the job, Yahoo's interim CEO Ross Levinsohn is in charge of a company struggling with administrative chaos, industry position and growing competitors.

With another CEO out, Yahoo's turnaround stalled

sgaudin@computerworld.com (Sharon Gaudin) — Mon, 14 May 2012 15:19:00 GMT

For the second time in eight months, Yahoo is without a permanent CEO. The latest development brings more trouble to a company struggling to regain its stature in the industry.

Microsoft Bing goes social in search war with Google

sgaudin@computerworld.com (Sharon Gaudin) — Fri, 11 May 2012 18:02:00 GMT

Microsoft's move to boost Bing's social networking feaures could finally give it an opportunity to truly take on Google's dominant search engine, analysts say.

Facebook IPO's elephant in the room -- mobile

sgaudin@computerworld.com (Sharon Gaudin) — Fri, 11 May 2012 15:52:00 GMT

While Facebook executives talk to the country's top investors about its 900 million users and its powerful global reach, analysts say they need to explain how they're going to fix one glaring problem -- mobile.

Hoodie Gate: Facebook CEO's attire a sign of 'immaturity'?

sgaudin@computerworld.com (Sharon Gaudin) — Wed, 09 May 2012 20:05:00 GMT

Of all the things discussed and analyzed surrounding Facebook's upcoming initial public offering, perhaps the most surprising -- or just plain funniest -- is co-founder Mark Zuckerberg's hoodie.

Major Yahoo investor calls for firing Thompson, naming interim CEO

sgaudin@computerworld.com (Sharon Gaudin) — Wed, 09 May 2012 17:14:00 GMT

A major Yahoo investor fired another shot at the company's CEO, saying Scott Thompson's apology wasn't enough and that he should be replaced immediately.

Embattled Yahoo director stepping down

sgaudin@computerworld.com (Sharon Gaudin) — Wed, 09 May 2012 13:59:00 GMT

The Yahoo director who led the search committee that hired embattled CEO Scott Thompson said Tuesday she will will step down from the board.

Update: Yahoo forms committee to investigate its CEO

sgaudin@computerworld.com (Sharon Gaudin) — Tue, 08 May 2012 20:20:00 GMT

Yahoo's board of directors said Tuesday it has formed a special committee to investigate CEO Scott Thompson's academic credentials, as well as documents and circumstances surrounding his hiring earlier this year.

Google gets first license for self-driving cars

sgaudin@computerworld.com (Sharon Gaudin) — Tue, 08 May 2012 17:26:00 GMT

The people of Nevada may be in for a surprise when they drive to the market or down the highway: They might encounter driverless cars.

Yahoo CEO apologizes for tumult

sgaudin@computerworld.com (Sharon Gaudin) — Tue, 08 May 2012 14:04:00 GMT

Yahoo CEO Scott Thompson says he's sorry, but is not admitting any wrongdoing.

Yahoo investors up pressure to oust CEO

sgaudin@computerworld.com (Sharon Gaudin) — Mon, 07 May 2012 14:05:00 GMT

The row over Yahoo's leadership intensified over weekend as another major investor called for CEO Scott Thompson to be fired.

Intel's first Ivy Bridge chips emerge

sgaudin@computerworld.com (Sharon Gaudin) — Mon, 07 May 2012 10:00:00 GMT

The first batch of Intel processors based on Intel's Ivy Bridge microarchitecture -- 13 quad-core chips designed to run high-end desktop and laptop computers -- were finally unveiled late last month. Insider (registration required)

Will Yahoo CEO's misstep kill company momentum?

sgaudin@computerworld.com (Sharon Gaudin) — Fri, 04 May 2012 20:19:00 GMT

All the momentum and vision that Yahoo CEO Scott Thompson has been building for the struggling company may have been thrown off course.

Facebook IPO won't be derailed, analysts say

sgaudin@computerworld.com (Sharon Gaudin) — Fri, 04 May 2012 17:14:00 GMT

As the expected date of Facebook's long-awaited initial public offering nears, analysts and investors are taking a last, close look at the financial, legal and other details that could help or hurt what could be the biggest IPO in tech history.

Facebook roadshow starts Monday; IPO on May 18?

sgaudin@computerworld.com (Sharon Gaudin) — Wed, 02 May 2012 20:11:00 GMT

Facebook officials continue to decline to respond to speculation on when the social networking company will pull the trigger on its highly-anticipated initial public offering

With money in the bank, Twitter in no rush for IPO

sgaudin@computerworld.com (Sharon Gaudin) — Wed, 02 May 2012 17:11:00 GMT

With Facebook's IPO looming just ahead, Twitter CEO Dick Costolo says his company is in no hurry to follow suit.

Physicist says Moore's Law is 'collapsing'

sgaudin@computerworld.com (Sharon Gaudin) — Wed, 02 May 2012 10:00:00 GMT

A well-known theoretical physicist has taken direct aim at a key theory in the computer industry, saying Moore's Law is collapsing.

Facebook stretches social boundaries to help organ donors

sgaudin@computerworld.com (Sharon Gaudin) — Tue, 01 May 2012 18:37:00 GMT

While Facebook made its fortune on people -- about 800 million users worldwide today -- posting funny pictures of their cats and kids, the social network is also taking advantage of its ability to be helpful to those in need.

Facebook looks to connect patients with organ donors

sgaudin@computerworld.com (Sharon Gaudin) — Tue, 01 May 2012 11:55:00 GMT

Facebook launched a new tool today that co-founder and CEO Mark Zuckerberg hopes will help connect patients with needed organ donors.

Facebook gears up to announce 'life-saving' tool

sgaudin@computerworld.com (Sharon Gaudin) — Mon, 30 Apr 2012 17:33:00 GMT

Facebook co-founder and CEO Mark Zuckerberg is taking to the network news Tuesday to announce a new tool that is supposed to have the power to save lives.

FTC chairman talks privacy as agency pumps up Google probe

sgaudin@computerworld.com (Sharon Gaudin) — Fri, 27 Apr 2012 17:18:00 GMT

The FTC has moved to hire a high-profile outside attorney to oversee its antitrust investigation into Google.

Google calls on Detroit for self-driving car project

sgaudin@computerworld.com (Sharon Gaudin) — Thu, 26 Apr 2012 21:53:00 GMT

Google plans to move ahead with its self-driving car technology and hopes to get a hand from the folks in Detroit.

Twitter updates iPhone, Android apps

sgaudin@computerworld.com (Sharon Gaudin) — Thu, 26 Apr 2012 21:22:00 GMT

Twitter released updated iPhone and Android apps Thursday that make it easier for users to search and find new information.

Why is Apple CEO slamming laptop/tablet hybrids?

sgaudin@computerworld.com (Sharon Gaudin) — Thu, 26 Apr 2012 19:31:00 GMT

When Apple CEO Tim Cook dissed the whole idea of hybrid mobile computers, he may have been showing unease about the rise of laptop/tablet hybrids.

Big acquisitions, distractions may delay Facebook IPO

sgaudin@computerworld.com (Sharon Gaudin) — Wed, 25 Apr 2012 19:12:00 GMT

Less than a week ago, the Internet was abuzz with reports that Facebook's IPO would come in mid-May. Today, news reports are adding several more weeks to that timeline.

Google Drive could be a boon -- and a headache -- for IT

sgaudin@computerworld.com (Sharon Gaudin) — Wed, 25 Apr 2012 18:56:00 GMT

With the launch of Google Drive this week, IT managers can look forward to a potential new productivity tool -- and some significant headaches, analysts say

Intel's Ivy Bridge chips raise the bar for rivals

sgaudin@computerworld.com (Sharon Gaudin) — Tue, 24 Apr 2012 10:00:00 GMT

With the arrival of Intel's Ivy Bridge processors, the chip maker has just given its competition a new bar to shoot for.

Craigslist may be headed for a makeover

sgaudin@computerworld.com (Sharon Gaudin) — Mon, 23 Apr 2012 19:39:00 GMT

Craigslist late last week posted an ad looking for a "hands-on" senior user interface engineer, along with a front-end and usability engineers.

Facebook to pay Microsoft $550M for AOL patents

sgaudin@computerworld.com (Sharon Gaudin) — Mon, 23 Apr 2012 19:18:00 GMT

Facebook on Monday continued its latest spending spree by agreeing to pay Microsoft about $550 million for some 650 former AOL patents and patent applications.

Look out, Google -- Oakley's developing its own smart glasses

sgaudin@computerworld.com (Sharon Gaudin) — Fri, 20 Apr 2012 18:14:00 GMT

Google might want to use its new smart-glasses prototype to look over its shoulder.

Does timing of Facebook IPO matter?

sgaudin@computerworld.com (Sharon Gaudin) — Thu, 19 Apr 2012 19:14:00 GMT

Reports circulated Thursday that Facebook's initial public offering could arrive on May 17.

Privacy watchdog, lawmaker push for Google probe

sgaudin@computerworld.com (Sharon Gaudin) — Tue, 17 Apr 2012 17:34:00 GMT

Privacy groups and lawmakers are calling for a new and broader investigation into Google and its privacy practices after the U.S. Federal Communications Commission announced that it had found no evidence that the company broke eavesdropping laws.

Intel grabs record share of growing chip market

sgaudin@computerworld.com (Sharon Gaudin) — Tue, 17 Apr 2012 15:54:00 GMT

As global semiconductor revenue hit $306.8 billion in 2011, Intel grabbed its biggest bite of the chip market to date.

Titanic was high-tech marvel of its time

sgaudin@computerworld.com (Sharon Gaudin) — Fri, 13 Apr 2012 10:00:00 GMT

When the Titanic set sail 100 years ago this month, it was a marvel of state-of-the-art technology that captured the world's interest.

Google+ gets 'more functional, flexible' design

sgaudin@computerworld.com (Sharon Gaudin) — Wed, 11 Apr 2012 19:48:00 GMT

Google Wednesday morning said it has started rolling out a redesign of its Google+ social network.

DARPA seeks car-driving, life-saving robots

sgaudin@computerworld.com (Sharon Gaudin) — Tue, 10 Apr 2012 19:00:00 GMT

DARPA has launched a Robotics Challenge, a high-tech contest that will award as much as $34 million in prize money in various categories, for robotics hardware and software development tasks that can be used in emergency response situations.

Twitterverse in uproar over Facebook's Instagram buy

sgaudin@computerworld.com (Sharon Gaudin) — Mon, 09 Apr 2012 20:22:00 GMT

Soon after Facebook announced that it was buying Instagram, maker of the popular photo-sharing app, Twitter began to light up with talk about it.

Facebook buys Instagram for $1 billion

sgaudin@computerworld.com (Sharon Gaudin) — Mon, 09 Apr 2012 18:52:00 GMT

Facebook is buying Instagram, a popular mobile photo-sharing app, in a cash-and-stock deal valued at $1 billion.

Employees push IT to accept social networks

sgaudin@computerworld.com (Sharon Gaudin) — Mon, 09 Apr 2012 10:00:00 GMT

As more and more corporate workers use their favorite social networking tools for job-related tasks, IT executives are left with little choice but to find ways to manage the consumer software.

Google co-founder spotted wearing Google Goggles

sgaudin@computerworld.com (Sharon Gaudin) — Fri, 06 Apr 2012 16:22:00 GMT

The same day that Google took the wraps off its computerized eye glasses, the company's co-founder Sergey Brin was spotted wearing a pair while out to dinner.

Yahoo CEO needs to outline his vision after layoffs

sgaudin@computerworld.com (Sharon Gaudin) — Wed, 04 Apr 2012 19:46:00 GMT

As Yahoo announced layoffs of about 2,000 employees Wednesday, industry watchers were asking when its CEO will lay out his vision for the struggling company's future.

Facebook, Twitter are lifelines as tornadoes wallop Texas

sgaudin@computerworld.com (Sharon Gaudin) — Wed, 04 Apr 2012 16:57:00 GMT

As tornadoes ripped through Texas on Tuesday, people took to social networks to warn of advancing storms and to help their neighbors.

Yahoo laying off 2,000 workers to save $375M

sgaudin@computerworld.com (Sharon Gaudin) — Wed, 04 Apr 2012 14:03:00 GMT

After weeks of rumors of a pending reorganization, Yahoo announced this morning that the company is laying off about 2,000 workers.

Facebook tries to out-Google Google with new search tool

sgaudin@computerworld.com (Sharon Gaudin) — Mon, 02 Apr 2012 22:21:00 GMT

If, as reported, Facebook is building a search engine to rival Google's, then the competition between the two Internet giants has intensified further.

Flying car one step closer to delivery with prototype flight

sgaudin@computerworld.com (Sharon Gaudin) — Mon, 02 Apr 2012 19:30:00 GMT

A Massachusetts company is one step closer to delivering its flying car after testing a production prototype.

IT execs must deal soon with worker use of social tools

sgaudin@computerworld.com (Sharon Gaudin) — Thu, 29 Mar 2012 13:19:00 GMT

Corporate IT executives and analysts offer advice on dealing with the increased worker use of social networks for business purposes.

Enterprise social tools need to be highly mobile

sgaudin@computerworld.com (Sharon Gaudin) — Tue, 27 Mar 2012 19:40:00 GMT

Executives at AstraZeneca, a global pharmaceutical company, know that it's not enough to provide social collaboration tools for their employees. Those tools need to be highly mobile.

Senators call for probe of employers seeking Facebook info

sgaudin@computerworld.com (Sharon Gaudin) — Tue, 27 Mar 2012 13:47:00 GMT

Two U.S. senators are calling for a federal investigation into the growing trend of employers seeking access to the social network pages of job applicants.