Topic: Michael Arrington

Arrington May Launch $300 Tablet PC by End of July

According to InformationWeek, TechCrunch blogger Michael Arrington has incorporated a company in Singapore to manufacture and sell his CrunchPad Tablet device, which may be ready for imminent arrival to market. The thin, ...READ»

The CrunchPad Web Tablet Leaks, Promises Whole New Class of Narcissistic Computers

Tech guru Michael Arrington made a booboo last night, accidentally leaking details of a nearly ready-for-production CrunchPad--a large, tablet PC designed for browsing his website, TechCrunch (and other Web sites, if they exist). ...READ»

Is Michael Arrington One of the World's Most Influential People?

Fast Interview: The Tech blogger on how Silicon Valley is transforming America and how he turned TechCrunch into the industry's daily must-read.READ»

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Silicon Valley: Arrington’s Twisted View

Yes we all know it is true, when we think "Start Up" we think Silicon Valley. There is no argument there. Here at East Coast Blogging, we often wade in and ponder this what's and why's that make the valley such a special ...READ»

Web 2.0: The Movie and More

Just in case you missed it over at TechCrunch earlier this month, Michael Arrington hosted a 24-minute documentary entitled, "What is Web 2.0?" In the video Arrington conducts conversations with 13 Web 2.0 CEOs about what Web 2.0 ...READ»

Blogosphere's Untamed Ugliness

When a college-aged intern named Kathryn at Qorvis Communications fired off an Email to TechCrunch’s Michael Arrington requesting information on how to purchase an article reprint little did she know that she was about to ...READ»

iFive: Netbooks Flirt with Android, Hello BlackBerry App World, and Steve Jobs to Give Away Macs? in Today's Innovation News

While you were sleeping, innovation resolved not to be fooled again. Here's today's innovation news:  1. The netbook market gets even hotter with a report that HP, Asus, Dell, and other PC makers are testing versions of the ...READ»

Jerry Yang Hatred Reaching Hysterical Levels

It's been a few days since Microsoft reportedly walked away for good from discussions with Yahoo, and the vitriol being hurled at Yahoo CEO Jerry Yang is really something to behold. There certainly are facts to back it up, but ...READ»

Twitter's Published Stolen Documents Raises Ethics Questions

"Journalists should report on what people need to know, not what people want to know" the late Walter Cronkite once said. Journalism has certainly changed since Cronkite retired. The most established newspapers in history are ...READ»

iFive: Google Buys Twitter?, IBM and Sun Get Hitched, Pink-Slip Vacations, and More in Today's Innovation News

While you were sleeping, innovation killed on The Colbert Report. Here's today's innovation news: 1. Google is reportedly in negotiations to buy Twitter. At last check, the earth is still on its axis. "We're going to ...READ»

Ning's Infinite Ambition

It isn't just a site where users can build their own social networks -- Ning is a model of how to create a perpetual growth machine.READ»

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Internet/Web: The Weekend I Got Pownced

This weekend I was whisked into the thrilling world of a private beta launch of a new Web 2.0 site, started by Digg founder Kevin Rose. A select few had invites, and they used a pay-it-forward system for sharing entry into Pownce. I ...READ»

Data Mining the Mint.com Demographic

Mint is already aggregating data from its 1.5 million users and mining it for personal spending trends. Now the newly-acquired company is planning to sell that data on a case-by-case basis.READ»

Message to iPhone Quitters: Quit Your Whiny Tantrums

Select members of the tech elite are leading a backlash against Apple's smartphone and its perceived failures. This silly backlash needs its own backlash. We're here to help.READ»

Microsoft's Ad Campaigns: An Overview

Microsoft's ad campaigns have rarely been memorable. READ»

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Tech Watch: Hackers on Obama's Network, Hookers on Craigslist

The campaigns of both Barack Obama and John McCain were attacked by hackers. Who are the suspects? Craiglist is tightening security on its personals section to shutdown solicitations. And AT&T may be embracing the functionality of jailbreak apps for the iPhone.READ»

Spring Cleaning at MySpace: CEO DeWolfe Fired, More Execs to Follow

MySpace CEO and cofounder Chris DeWolfe is on the way out. TechCrunch's Michael Arrington reports News Corp's new CEO of Digital Media Jonathan Miller will send DeWolfe packing along with a core group of ...READ»

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Why Google's Chrome OS Is Not in Your Future

Google caused a flurry of excitement last night when it revealed it would convert its Chrome browser into an operating system meant for netbooks. A chorus of OMG's burst from the tech blog network. This is a "clear shot in Microsoft's ...READ»

New Influencer: A Social Media and Blogging Classic

Thinking about writing a blog for your small business or are you a marketer looking to dial-up your clients presence on the web? Paul Gillin’s book, The New Influencer: A Marketer’s Guide to Social Media, offers practical advice for anyone, whether you’re a seasoned marketer or digital novice, to increase brand presence and capture new audiences in the online space. Nearly four years after its publication, it remains relevant and useful to industry professionals and greenhorns…READ»

MySpace: A Place for Friends No More

After laying off 30% of its U.S. work force and gutting its overseas operations, MySpace's leadership promised radical change, and it seems that change is finally here. In an effort to reverse declining viewership, boost advertising ...READ»

MySpace is Starting to Suck

The fun thing about MySpace was the ability to customize your profile page with widgets from other (smaller) services such as media-sharing service Imeem or social content-sharing site esnips or slideshow-generating service Slide, or ...READ»

Facebook Tries to Buy Twitter. Are They Insane?

While Adobe cuts jobs and scales back expectations, Facebook hungers for more capital and tries to gobble Twitter.READ»

The Birth of the Goog-Tube

The rumors are true! Google has acquired YouTube for $1.65 billion in stock. According to a Google press release "YouTube will operate independently to preserve its successful brand and passionate community." The transaction has ...READ»