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YouTube Founders Acquire Delicious From Yahoo!

YouTube Founders Acquire Delicious From Yahoo!

Promise Users the Same Great Service And Even Easier & More Fun Ways To Save, Share, and Discover the Web’s “Tastiest” Content. Delicious.com, the leading social bookmarking service, has been acquired by the founders of YouTube, Chad Hurley and Steve Chen. As creators of the largest online video platform, they have firsthand experience enabling millions … Continue reading YouTube Founders Acquire Delicious From Yahoo!

Facebook Going Public?

Facebook Going Public?

Although Facebook Founder and CEO Mark Zuckerberg has said he has no interest in taking his company public, it appears that could happen anyway. There are now indications that the most powerful social networking site in terms of members could be pressured into or is already preparing to take itself public, possibly as early as … Continue reading Facebook Going Public?

Here’s How The Government Can Fix Silicon Valley: Leave It Alone

Here’s How The Government Can Fix Silicon Valley: Leave It Alone

I interviewed most of the presidential candidates about their positions on technology issues in the 2008 election. After those interviews I endorsed one candidate from each party – Barack Obama and John McCain. Neither of them were leading the primaries at the time, but they seemed like the best candidates, solely from a tech policy … Continue reading Here’s How The Government Can Fix Silicon Valley: Leave It Alone

IE gaining market share while Google Chrome is ‘in retreat’ and FireFox just ‘holding steady’?

IE gaining market share while Google Chrome is ‘in retreat’ and FireFox just ‘holding steady’?

Internet Explorer (IE) gained browser usage share last month in the U.S., while major rivals Firefox and Chrome both lost ground, Microsoft said today, citing data from Web analytics firm Net Applications. “This is an incredibly competitive space now, which is incredibly healthy,” said Ryan Gavin, director of platform strategies for Microsoft. “But we’re already … Continue reading IE gaining market share while Google Chrome is ‘in retreat’ and FireFox just ‘holding steady’?

7 Viral Trends Web Designers are Tailoring Their Work to In 2010

7 Viral Trends Web Designers are Tailoring Their Work to In 2010

The web has seen massive changes in the past few years from new technology, social networking sites, blogging, RSS feeds, and more.  Along with these new innovations, new design trends have been popping up.  One of the most notable trends is the web 2.0 style where designs were friendly, inviting, clean, yet filled with personality. … Continue reading 7 Viral Trends Web Designers are Tailoring Their Work to In 2010