Google has purchased Gizmo5 (VoIP startup) and AdMob (mobile advertising). Check out the news here:
TechCrunch Exclusive: Google Has Acquired Gizmo5
Google to Acquire AdMob (AdMob Press Release)
Google is unstoppable.
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In case you’re interested, here are a few of my favorite places that I check weekly, if not daily, for updates and news:
TECH
TechCrunch - TechCrunch has quickly become one of, if not the leading tech news sites. Great place to check up on regularly.
Mashable - Mashable is the place to find out news regarding anything related to social media.
FINANCE
The Disciplined Investor - Andrew Horotwitz’s news and podcasts are excellent. He also has great guests. Recently, he started a slightly less intimidating podcast called “The Winning Investor,” covering the basics of investing. Check out his book, too.
MSN MoneyCentral - Great comprehensive resource for investing and financial news.
NON-PROFITS
Change.org - Fantastic site to get informed about and involved with social justice causes.
Captive Daughters Blog - Resource for human trafficking news, though it’s been getting updated less frequently these days.
This isn’t a comprehensive list by any means, just a few of my favorite places. I also check out NPR and the New York Times daily.
Of course, the number 1 place to find news is (drum roll)…
Yes, Twitter. The power of Twitter’s search capability is when things are happening in real time and a hash tag (a way to track topics) is created. Just take a look at who’s tweeting and get links to all kinds of news from all kinds of places. It’s fantastic. Example: the tragedy in Fort Hood last week got me connected quickly to the Central Texas Red Cross and dozens of local news sites. Don’t neglect Twitter as a resource for learning about things in your industry.
That’s all for now. Back soon.
