Most Recent News

Don't miss daily news

Is Trouble Brewing In The Googleplex?

Google may have to go on the offensive at this year’s Google I/O conference in order to reassure developers that Android is a good place to invest their energies.

  • 0
  • 600 views

Techweek Chicago 2012: This Year in Conference Swag

Let’s face it: the only perk second to learning about awesome new startups at a tech conference is the swag, and Techweek had plenty of it. How do the goodies stack up, and what hidden messages do they reveal about the companies they represent? Also, who had the coolest swag?

  • 0
  • 509 views

Semi Truck-Sized Camera Set to Capture Vanishing Cultures

When we reflect on our childhood dreams, visions of Wild West exploits, adventures with exotic people, and working with cool magical contraptions come to mind. Dennis Manarchy is getting ready to do just that.

  • 0
  • 535 views

“I’ve Been Copied By Zynga, Too,” Says Facebook Game Developer

After Zynga’s latest mobile release debuted last week, game developer Ohad Barzilay is the latest to notice striking similarities between the new slot title and one he had created for his former company.

  • 0
  • 429 views

Inside Detroit’s Growing Startup Scene

Detroit is well known for being the home of the American automobile industry, a rich local history, and rap music star Eminem. But insiders and, increasingly, a wider audience nationwide say the city is also home to a thriving startup scene.

  • 0
  • 704 views

A $1.2 Billion Lesson In Branding From Yammer’s CPO: Be Unforgettable

While much can be said on the reasons behind Yammer’s success, one has to wonder if the network would have seen as much traction if they would have stuck to their original name, “Workfeed.”

  • 0
  • 541 views

Breaking News: Microsoft Announces Yammer Acquisition For $1.2B

After weeks of rumors, Microsoft just confirmed it is acquiring the enterprise social network Yammer for $1.2 billion in cash.

  • 0
  • 578 views

Gliph: Turn Your Digital Identity Into An Ice Cream Cone

Imagine meeting someone for the first time before the era of smartphones and social media. You have to get to know them slowly because you can’t Google them. A new identity app, Gliph, aims to recreate this natural connection.

  • 0
  • 605 views

St. Louis Gives $50K To Startups [Video]

Looking to transform downtown St. Louis into a technology hub, the non-profit organization, ‘Arch Grants’ awarded 15 grants to startups of $50,000 each

  • 0
  • 486 views

CityMaps Now Charting The Chicago Area

After adding Boston last week, social mapping startup CityMaps has now expanded the service into the Chicago area.

  • 0
  • 528 views