Yahoo's revolving door: Yang in as CEO; Semel out
The inevitable happened: Yahoo CEO Terry Semel has stepped down as CEO.Jerry Yang, Yahoo co-founder, will become CEO.
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Chief Yahoo Jerry Yang replaces Terry Semel as CEO
Yahoo CEO Terry Semel has been under fire lately for under-performance and being overpaid. Today gave the CEO reins to Yahoo co-founder Jerry Yang, and assumed the role of nonexecutive Chairman.
Google Checkout: Gaining momentum, but big retailers wary
Google Checkout is gaining among e-commerce Web sites, but the largest retailers remain wary because they fear sharing data with Google, according to a survey by Cowen & Co. Cowen surveyed the top 200 e-commerce Web sites and found that alternative payment platforms are catching on.
Accenture bulks up tech consulting
Accenture plans to invest $250 million in its technology consulting business. And why not?
Podcast: News to know midday: iPhone; IPTV and Microsoft; Crapware
On today's podcast:Apple reveals new iPhone battery information.Microsoft launches new IPTV platform.
YouTube unveils mashup tools dubbed Remixer
Google's YouTube added a tool called Remixer that allows you to combine video, photos and music into a big mashup. YouTube posted the update and said the following:If you've ever uploaded from your cell phone, wished for an easy way to add titles and transitions, or just wanted to remix your own videos, Remixer is a great place to play.
Apple, Jobs and the UPOD iPhone strategy
Apple is executing a well-known strategy when it comes to the iPhone: Under promise over deliver (UPOD). Apple said in a statement today that the iPhone's battery life will have 8 hours of talk time, 6 hours of Internet use, 7 hours of video playback and 24 hours of audio.
Do you care if Microsoft is in your TV?
Microsoft updates its Internet Protocol television (IPTV) platform named Mediaroom in its latest volley into the television market. But what's most notable here is that Microsoft is aiming for Mediaroom to be an "ingredient brand.
Get ready for GBT--Green Business Technology
Guest post: Christopher Lochhead, the former chief marketing officer at Mercury, was the driving force behind the concept of BTO (Business Technology Optimization), which is about aligning IT investments deeply with business goals. Now Christopher is thinking “green,” looking at what he is called Green Business Technology (GBT).
Life without Google: Quintura a nice alternative with adoption hurdles
Update below: Quintura has just about everything you'd want in an alternative search engine: Solid results, a nice interface that's intuitive and social features to share searches with friends. However, Quintura (see gallery for details on how it works) isn't easy to add as a default search into your browser.