Roundup: Kyte gets more, Microsoft’s ad deal, NetSuite’s golden IPO, more

Roundup: Kyte gets more, Microsoft’s ad deal, NetSuite’s golden IPO, more

Here’s the latest (updated) action:
1) Kyte.tv raises $15 million
2) Electric Sheep Company lays off 22
3) FCC receives 700MHz auction applications
4) Microsoft signs $500M ad deal
5) GPS devices fly off the shelves
6) Netsuite sets high price for planned IPO
7) Eric Eldon, celebrity at large?

Kyte.tv raises $15M… Continue Reading

Roundup: Google phone, Bancrofts bought off?, Yelp, Docstoc, Bittorrent & more

Roundup: Google phone, Bancrofts bought off?, Yelp, Docstoc, Bittorrent & more

Here’s the latest action:

Google phone details — Google’s Eric Schmidt had said Google wasn’t releasing a Google Phone, but the WSJ has the latest details about its significant action in the phone area nonetheless. Namely, it is working with other manufacturers.

Yahoo executive Daniel Rosensweig joins Quadrangle… Continue Reading

FCC to open wireless spectrum — will Google strike?

FCC to open wireless spectrum — will Google strike?

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There’s a lot of excitement coming from a decision by the Federal Communications Commission chairman to propose rules that will set aside wireless spectrum for creation of an “open network” free from the chokehold of large telecom carriers.

The spectrum would be auctioned off early… Continue Reading

Frontline Wireless — to use wireless for good, and profit

Frontline Wireless — to use wireless for good, and profit

Frontline Wireless is a new start-up aiming to bid on wireless spectrum that it will let police and other emergency response agencies use, in the hopes of making a profit at the same time.

The strategy, led by an interesting mix of interests, potentially including Google,… Continue Reading