Google makes a Digg for the Recession

Google makes a Digg for the Recession

When I first read that Google was launching something called Tip Jar, I assumed it was again spreading its monetization strategy to now including taking tips (something which the service TipJoy does). But I was wrong. The service is a place where users go to submit and receive tips on how to best save money in our troubled economic environment. The users then rank those tips, to make it a sort of Digg for the… Continue Reading

Roundup: More cuts at Yahoo, food cuts at Google and more

Roundup: More cuts at Yahoo, food cuts at Google and more

Here’s the latest action:

More job cuts coming at Yahoo? — Chief executive Jerry Yang has hired consultants from Bain to get the organization “fit.” It’s not likely that means more exercise. SAI has more.

More food benefits slashed at Google – While Yahoos may be losing their jobs, Googlers are just losing select food privileges. Valleywag has more.

Broadcom wins another battle against Qualcomm — The chipmaker scores another victory after a judge rules that Qualcomm is infringing on… Continue Reading