[wpaudio url=”https://media.shellypalmer.com/wp-content/images/usrn/120202_SHELLYPALMER_GEN_BED.mp3″ text=”Click to play … ” dl=”0″] Facebook filed its initial public offering for $5 billion. What makes the company worth so much money? In 2011, Facebook reported having over 845 million active users and raked in revenue of over $3.7 billion. 85% of Facebook’s earnings came from advertisements. In other news, Microsoft launched Continue Reading →
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The iPad’s success has made Apple the top PC manufacturer worldwide. A report found that Apple sold 15 million iPads last quarter, pushing the company ahead of mainstay manufacturers like HP and Dell. Once a niche product, the tablet is making its case as a popular personal computer. Read the full article at TheNextWeb.com Continue Reading →
U.S. lawmakers are making Google defend the changes to its privacy policy, questioning the safety of consumer data. Google stressed that the new policy only streamlines its products and won’t collect any additional user information than before. The amount of data Google is about to correlate will be unparalleled. Continue Reading →
Amazon missed sales expectations for the fourth quarter, but all signs point to the Kindle Fire being an overwhelming success. Downloads on Amazon’s Appstore exceeded every other quarter combined and Instant Video rentals doubled. While Amazon breaks even selling the Kindle Fire, its digital content is starting to make up for it. Read the full Continue Reading →
Facebook is expected to file its initial public offering, planning to raise at least $5 billion. The company chose Morgan Stanley, known for underwriting tech companies like Zynga, to lead the IPO. While tech IPOs have received plenty of buzz, Facebook is one that could have a major impact. Read the full article at Bloomberg.com Continue Reading →
[wpaudio url=”https://media.shellypalmer.com/wp-content/images/usrn/120201_SHELLYPALMER_GEN_BED.mp3″ text=”Click to play … ” dl=”0″] The iPad’s success has made Apple the top PC manufacturer worldwide. A report found that Apple sold 15 million iPads last quarter, pushing the company ahead of mainstay manufacturers like HP and Dell. Once a niche product, the tablet is making its case as a popular personal Continue Reading →