Mashable!:
The Open Web Awards: Social Media Edition, our annual contest highlighting the very best the web has to offer, is entering its final round. The 70,000+ nominees have been narrowed down to just 5 finalists per category, and you have from now until December 15th to pick the winners.By popular demand, here is the full list of (Read More)
Mashable!:
This post is part of Mashable’s Spark of Genius series, which highlights a unique feature of startups. If you would like to have your startup considered for inclusion, please see the details here. The series is made possible by Microsoft BizSpark. Name: Fido Factor Quick Pitch: Fido Factor is a dog-specific local search a (Read More)
Silicon Alley Insider:
George Stephanopoulos is the frontrunner to replace Diane Sawyer on ABC's "Good Morning America," but some staffers on the show doubt whether he could handle an interview with the likes of Chaz Bono, TVNewser hears.Bono --formerly Chastity, daughter of Cher and Sonny Bono -- appeared on "GMA" exclusively this week to discus (Read More)
VentureBeat:
Thanks to everyone who made it out to GreenBeat 2009 yesterday and Wednesday!We were thrilled with the turnout, and couldn’t be more grateful for all the support we received from attendees, speakers, sponsors and the press. It’s clear that the Smart Grid has gained the momentum it needs for serious work to be done, and we a (Read More)
Silicon Alley Insider:
Google's doing all it can to staunch its brain drain, but according to ex-Google New York staffers we talked to, it's a battle they're going to lose. Their reasons: On the engineering side: It's too bureaucratic nowadays. In 2004, Google had 5,000 employees. Now it has 25,000 employees. To get anything done you have to go t (Read More)
VentureBeat:
Paltalk, the profitable chat startup that bought back its own stock earlier this year, acquired Vumber to offer phone number privacy services today. They didn’t disclose the acquisition price — but Vumber had 3,000 paying subscribers and a monthly rate of $9.95 per month.Vumber gives you an extra number for your phone in ca (Read More)
Silicon Alley Insider:
Does Charles Gibson loathe Diane Sawyer?That's what a Page Six report says, quoting sources as saying, "Charlie has always given Diane the stink eye. He bad-mouths her openly and often." And on top of that, the sources tell the gossip column, Gibson wanted George Stephanopoulos to replace him at ABC's "World News" -- not Sa (Read More)
VentureBeat:
There are tons of job listing sites out there, but few that try to answer a far more important question, says Matthew Mahoney, founder of a new site called Daily Endeavor: What kind of job should I actually be looking for?Sometimes, of course, you’ve already figured that out. But people often want to change careers, plus yo (Read More)
Mashable!:
Last week the New York Times published a story by freelance journalist Lindsey Hoshaw on a plastic garbage patch in the Pacific Ocean that’s twice the size of Texas. The piece, though well-written, was unspectacular on its own. What makes Hoshaw’s article special is how it was made: it was the first piece of completely c (Read More)
Mashable!:
It’s a brand new week, which means it’s time for Mashable’s guide to upcoming social media and web events, parties, and conferences. For more upcoming event listings, check out Mashable’s Events section.Is your event not on this list? Contact us at least one month before your event and let’s establish a media partnership.Ma (Read More)
Silicon Alley Insider:
Hey Googlers and Google-watchers, New Yorkers and New York-watchers -- this is your week!It's "Google New York Week" on Silicon Alley Insider.Over the next five days, we're turning our focus on tech's most successful company, its New York outpost, and the people who work there.Read the rest of this story »See Also:Answers T (Read More)
Silicon Alley Insider:
ABC News prez David Westin wants George Stephanopoulos on "Good Morning America," The Daily Beast reports.
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VentureBeat:
Livestream, a live video startup formerly known as Mogulus, just launched a service that will let you stream video to iPhone or iPod Touch users without having to build your own app.The iPhone can be troublesome for playing video, seeing as it doesn’t yet work with Flash web sites. (Flash powers about 75 percent of web vide (Read More)
Silicon Alley Insider:
The Business Insider is hosting an event with Regus NYC to jumpstart the holiday season. For two hours on Wednesday, November 18, we'll offer an open bar for a night of networking and celebration of entrepreneurship in NYC. We've gotten RSVPs from top media executives at Mediaite, New York Post, NYT and more. If you're int (Read More)
Mashable!:
It’s a brand new week, which means it’s time for Mashable’s guide to upcoming social media and web events, parties, and conferences. For more upcoming event listings, check out Mashable’s Events section.Is your event not on this list? Contact us at least one month before your event and let’s establish a media partnership.Ma (Read More)