Roundup: Apple gets busted, original Rickroller feels played and more

Roundup: Apple gets busted, original Rickroller feels played and more

Here’s the latest action:

Apple slapped with touchscreen suit — Taiwanese touchscreen maker Elan Microelectronics has filed suit against Apple for violating patents to produce its beloved multi-touch iPhone and iPod Touch.

TheFunded strikes again with Founders Institute — Adeo Ressi, the controversial founder of TheFunded, is offering four-month… Continue Reading

Roundup: Google’s layoffs, Pick Your Five’s popularity, and more

Roundup: Google’s layoffs, Pick Your Five’s popularity, and more

Here’s the latest (layoff heavy) action:

Google lays off 200 employees — Most of the cuts are happening in the sales and marketing departments, where Google has over-invested.

Pick Your Five application surges on Facebook — The app from LivingSocial, which asks you to list your five favorite movies,… Continue Reading

LivingSocial launches social review site, raises funding

LivingSocial launches social review site, raises funding

LivingSocial started life as a set of applications on Facebook and other social networks that let users review movies, books, music, games, restaurants and varieties of beer (pictured). Now, the company has formed a set of free-standing web sites based on these users and reviews.

When… Continue Reading