This week brings the Google I/O conference. That page has a QR code that lets you install the official Google I/O Android app for the conference. The conference has a ton of great talks scheduled. You can learn everything from “Building Aggressively Compatible Android Games” to “Cloud Robotics” to “Designing and Implementing Android UIs for...Read More

Groupon has moved closer to CEO Andrew Mason’s vision of being a “city guide” via “GrouponLive,” a new events source featuring various Live Nation events. “The Live email” is being sent out to Ticketmaster’s regular opt-in list. It is also available to users who go to the site. Live Nation says GrouponLive will be a...Read More

I’m always a fan of Googlers doing more communication and more videos, so when some fellow search quality folks made a video about working at Google, I said I’d be happy to post it: You can find out more info and apply to be a search engineer at Google if you’re interested. Matt Cutts: Gadgets,...Read More

As we covered back in February, the Local Search Association (then known as the Yellow Pages Association) filed a federal lawsuit to overturn the Seattle ordinance restricting Yellow Pages delivery. This week, the city launched its own opt-out site. On the new site, Seattle residents can choose whether they want to receive Yellow Pages and can...Read More

JiWire, the mobile wi-fi network reaching 40 million users each month, announced today that it raised $ 20 million in funding led by Trident Capital. In the past year, JiWire expanded its business to enable advertising across both mobile applications and public Wi-Fi using Compass, an interactive platform that makes locating brands easier. Compass turns standard...Read More