Let me start this post off with something nice: we're very happy that major Western tech blogs are finally paying attention to what's going on in China. That's good. That said, please hire someone who knows what they're doing because otherwise shit like this happens. I should point out that article on Mashable is almost entirely based on the infographic by G+ (not to be confused with Google Plus), which is apparently "a community for professionals, academics & entrepreneurs." So perhaps it's not fair to blame Mashable for this. Anyway, let's ...
AOL To Acquire Mashable?
byWillis WeeinUncategorized
Mashable has overtaken TechCrunch as the largest tech blog. It is no wonder why AOL might be eyeing on Twitterville's favorite blog. The deal is still a speculation, with no mention of the acquisition amount. Founder, Pete Cashmore has declined to comment on this issue but insider information from AOLers suggests that a deal is indeed ongoing. From Gawker: "Mashable's proven ability to generate great numbers and game Google and Twitter is part of the appeal, then, our AOL insider tells us. The site excels not only at writing Google-friendly content but ...
OPINION: Will Foursquare Thrive?
There have been many debates, such as those from Mashable and Techcrunch on whether Foursquare would grow to be the next Twitter. For those who missed these debates, here's a little summary: Mashable: Founder Pete Cashmore declared on CNN opinion that Foursquare is going to be the new 'Twitter' next year. His argument was primarily based on Foursquare's strong relationship with Twitter, impressive funding round and addictive nature. Techcrunch: Author Jason Kincaid took an opposite stand and has narrowed Facebook as Foursquare's main competitor. Facebook has a location based "something" going on (we're ...
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