Closing Bell: Facebook files its IPO | Google buys ads to defend privacy | Kinect for Windows apps

February 2nd, 2012

Finance:

Facebook files for IPO.

Facebook cites Google+, media coverage among potential risks.

Privacy:

Google buys online ads to defend new privacy policy.

Mobile Computing:

Microsoft opens door to Kinect for Windows apps.

Legal/Regulatory:

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Closing Bell: Facebook to file $5B IPO | Neil Young’s digital music endeavor | Ethical iPhone

February 1st, 2012

Finance:

Facebook to file for $5 billion IPO.

Digital Music:

Neil Young building digital music device for downloading.

Business Strategies:

Online petition asks Apple for ‘ethical’ iPhone.

Apple now top PC maker, report says.

Legal/Regulatory:

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Mobile Retailers Can Still Get By With the Minimum. For Now

January 31st, 2012

Bridal retailer David’s Bridal launched a mobile site that puts it in the minority of m-retailers: the site has been optimized to support purchases as well as allow consumers to browse the gowns. The company partnered with Usablenet to achieve this feet, Mobile Commerce Daily reports.

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