Social network co-founder Chris Hughes calls for radical rethink on company, and internet blows up. But would anything really change?
Author: Jefferson Graham, USA TODAY
Break up Facebook?
Facebook co-founder calls for government intervention for social network, the talk of the week. Google announces new phones and speaker branding.
How I flew to Japan and am headed to Spain for free
Chase cards have best terms, but hefty yearly fees, but way more generous than specific airline cards. Marriott’s card is liberal, but expires soon.
Google offers free YouTube Music for Google Home speakers
Matches offer from Amazon with a twist–the songs are ad-free, and available not just on Google Home but any speaker that works with Google Assistant.
Google and Amazon make up — YouTube coming to Fire TV
Longtime adversaries agree to agree, but only for TV streaming; YouTube still not available on Echo Show, nor Google products for sale on Amazon.
Farmville game spam battle couldn’t stop Words with Friends maker Zynga
Zynga survived a Facebook algorithm change by focusing on the hits and updating them, while bringing in acquisitions for new games.
Apple accused of securities fraud and misleading public
On January 2nd, Apple CEO Tim Cook revised guidance for quarter, based on lower iPhone sales. Lawsuit says he should have revealed it earlier.
T-Mobile-Sprint merger in trouble – WSJ
No. 3 and No. 4 wireless carriers are looking to combine to better fight off dominant Verizon and AT&T in their quest for customers.
Cutting the cord: Save money with Sling or Philo
YouTube TV, DirecTV Now raised rates this year, but Sling and Philo are still bargain priced. Time for a la carte streaming?
Uber reveals IPO, offers a driver bonus up to $10,000
Uber has expanded beyond rides to food delivery and it’s also exploring self-driving cars. The company is based in San Francisco.