• Google gets new CEO

    Google announced that co-founder Larry Page will take over the CEO role effective, April 4th, from Eric Schmidt. Mr. Schmidt will remain with the company and assume the role of Executive Chairman, “focusing externally on deals, partnerships, customers and broader business relationships, government outreach and technology thought leadership.” “We’ve been talking about how best to…

  • Amazon buys LoveFilm: Netflix of UK

    Amazon acquires the European movie rental and streaming movie service LoveFilm. Think Netflix but for the UK. How much will this cost Amazon? Well the valuation for Lovefilm.com was around $312 million. Amazon already owned 42%of LoveFilm. The talks have been going on since last year. The deal should close in the first quarter of 2011.  … Read the…

  • Pay Starbucks via iPhone

    Just enter your Starbucks Card number and your iPhone becomes your Starbucks Card. You can register your card, check your balance and track the Stars you earn toward free beverages through My Starbucks Rewards. You can pay for your drink using the Starbucks Card Mobile app.  Enter your card number and your device will display a…