Google opens 'Wallet' to let users buy content - but is it already a failure?
Google is terrible at marketing. A new service is accidentally discovered by CNET...
Tom Foremski: IMHO
Former Financial Times reporter Tom Foremski writes about Silicon Valley business trends and the intersection of technology and media.
Tom Foremski
Tom Foremski reports on the business and culture of Silicon Valley at the intersection of technology and media.
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Jobs in digital media now second to newspapers
Ad Age has analyzed the job numbers and digital media companies have become the second largest media sector employers. But what are the new jobs? Are they low-paid "press release" flippers?
Recruiting for jobs that need clout - would you use Klout?
All companies need to be seen and they want employees that understand how to use social media. Should they check their Klout scores before hiring?
Why Intel needs to elbow ARM out - it's about its future fabs
Intel's plans for gigantic 450 mm chip fabs will be derailed if it can't fill their production lines...
Can insults without pageviews incite violence?
Looking for insults on the Internet invariably rewards the searcher.
The role of tech journalism in a post-technology world
Technology is important in determining our collective future but intense media coverage of the specs of consumer products such as the iPhone misses more important issues.
ZERO1 Biennial - 'Seeking Silicon Valley' through arts and technology
If you are visiting the Silicon Valley area, check out 'ZERO1' - the three-month long arts festival across Silicon Valley and beyond kicks-off this week.
Career advice: Striking gold with techno-pessimism
Andrew Keen makes a good living as a professional techno-pessimist. There's room for more.
GE Software: The Bay Area's Giant Startup
GE is building a formidable Software Center in San Ramon as part of its goal of transforming industry sectors and boosting its own productivity.
Giant WPP stokes M&A competition for digital marketing startups
Competition among giant marketing and advertising groups could be a boon for Silicon Valley investors...