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more about #business Ninety-9: Lame? A $600+ unlocked smartphone, pre-release. One of the fastest and most advanced smartphones on the market. Much better than my Christmas bonus... more » Covertghost: That's cute. I love when people cry about not getting their bonus. The fact that people *expect* a bonus, is just ridiculous and defeats the purpose... more » Crashproof: This is not the year to complain about not getting a bonus. I'm used to generous year-end profit-sharing bonuses from my company, and this year for t... more » OMG! Ponies!: Could be worse. You could get a pink slip and an empty box for your personal effects. more » Woozle Wozzle: Is this guy serious? He could sell this on ebay for thousands! more » Shawn Barney: I don't see the big deal here. Yes before Google gave their employees massive bonuses (20 to 30 grand according to the lifehacker article) and getting... more » sdsviet: hey if he sells that phone on ebay now, he sure can make back that cash christmas bonus google jipped him out of! more » tande04: I was just wondering about that. I remembered how upset everyone was when they did it with the G1 then I was thinking... "Hey isn't it almost Christm... more » Killjoy: "But hey, guys, you'd buy a new phone once a year anyway, right? And since they're unlocked, you can put 'em on any network's monthly plan - well, so... more » crashtechdummies: Or...instead of putting it in a drawer to sit...he could put it on ebay and make $2000 on it. I think he might find plenty of other people that would... more » bigPixel: Wait - companies still give "Christmas Bonuses"? What is this concept of which you speak? more » Monty: So, essentially he paid a thousand bucks to be a beta tester for Google? I hope they will toss in a free lump of coal to go with it. more » cazzaccio: Lala's a great business model for music for the era where everyone is constantly connected to the internet, whether it's via a smartphone, WiFi, etc. ... more » thebigcheese: This could either be awesome or awful. It will definitely be aw-something. I wish more people would utilize the trading aspect of the service, though.... more » Sticks Calhoun: Is this direct CNET post thing new? Or have I just not noticed it before? more » AndPreciousLittleofThat: Also under consideration for Apple acquisition: Ganja Industries, chipset maker Sticky-icky-icky, portable notebooks The Dro, Inc., 3G boost tech Th... more » Nathan Obbards: Hey, I hear you like streaming music. more » RyanLN: At the (100%) risk of showing my tech ignorance, I have to admit this is the first that I've ever heard of Lala. It took me YEARS to embrace the conce... more » SacredByte: As I see it, the reason they appear to be tanking is because their primary market (business/government) isn't buying computers right now. For a time... more » Calzo: To dell with hell. more » -
#rumor
The Google Phone's Alter Ego: A Lame Christmas Bonus
The quasi-mythical Google Phone is many things. To optimists, it's Google's bid to shake up the wireless industry. To cynics, it's just an overhyped Android phone. And to some Googlers, it's apparently this year's Christmas bonus. They're less than thrilled. More » -
#apple
Apple In 'Advanced' Acquisition Talks With Lala
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#charts
The Incredible Shrinking Dell
Not too long ago, Dell was one of the fastest growing companies in the world. Now, it's the only major PC manufacturer actually getting smaller. More » -
#iphone
Twitter Co-Founder Begins Trial On SquareUp iPhone Credit Card Payment Service
Basic details about Twitter co-founder Jack Dorsey's plans for an iPhone credit card payment service have been floating around for some time, but it appears that his SquareUp startup has finally gone live for trial users—and it looks promising. More » -
#smartphones
Apple Beats Nokia in Profits, Apple Doesn't Beat Nokia in Profits, We Don't Really Have a Clue
While Nokia still commands the worldwide market share, Apple has finally overtaken them in profits. At least, according to a report by Strategy Analytics. Things are not that clear, however. More » -
#antitrust
Intel Pays AMD $1.25 Billion To End Antitrust, Patent Wars
In case you were wondering if Intel's business practices were as shady as the European Commission and the NY Attorney General think they are, look no further than this: Intel is paying $1.25 billion—plus frills—to avoid fighting. More » -
#stocks
It's Not a Good Day to Be a GPS Manufacturer
Google's free GPS feature on Android 2.0 is great news! Unless you're the fine folks at Garmin and TomTom, in which case, oh shit. [Engadget] -
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#industry
Google, Apple Sever One More Shady Corporate Link
Eric Schmidt's resignation from the Apple board made it pretty clear—as did the FTC—it was time for Apple and Google to sever corporate ties. That didn't stop Art Levinson from clinging to his joint board membership until today. More » -
#datavisualization
Google Acquisitions and Investments Map Shows How Much Google Likes Buying Stuff
Google sure has a lot of money! And man, does it like to spend it! This map shows all of Google's acquisitions and investments, detailing just how vast and diverse Google's interests are. [Meet the Boss via The Awl] -
#iphoneapps
Why iPhone TV Apps Are Doomed to Mediocrity
Ok, I was impressed with CNN's new iPhone app. It's nice! But Dan Frommer over at Silicon Alley Insider thinks it could—and should—be much, much better, and he's right. CNN crippled their app to protect themselves. More » -
#sonyericsson
New Sony Ericsson Chief Is Ready to Make the
Why should you care that Sony Ericsson, which has been in all kinds of restructuring turmoil for months, has had its Chief Executive replaced? Because the new guy, Bert Nordberg, has some practical, but distinctly un-Sony-Ericsson-like views on smartphones: More »HardObvious Choices About Smartphones -
#laptops
Two New Budget HP Laptops for Business Types
They ain't revolutionary, but should get the job done. The 14-inch Compaq 515 comes with either an AMD Athlon X2 or Turion X2 processor, while the 15.6-inch Compaq 610 goes the Intel route, with either a Core 2 Duo T5870 or dual-core Celeron. More » -
#apple
Google CEO Eric Schmidt Resigns From Apple Board
Apple's just gone public with an announcement that Google CEO Eric Schmidt is stepping down from the Apple board of directors to avoid, ahem, "conflicts of interest." To be fair, things must have been getting pretty awkward over there.
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#verizon
Still-Bitter Verizon Promises Not to Hog New Handsets, Hopes Others Will Follow
Verizon has outlined a plan to loosen its handset exclusivity deals, limiting their lifespan to six months. The announcement's caveats are massive and Verizon's motivations aren't pure, but it's nonetheless a step in the right direction. More »
