Google said to be readying cloud-based storage service
Free service called Drive will allow users to upload and retrieve photos, documents, and videos, sources tell The Wall Street Journal.
Google Drive incoming to take on Dropbox and iCloud
Google is preparing to launch a cloud storage service, Google Drive, sources claim, taking on iCloud and Dropbox with free and paid accounts. Set to open for uploads “in the coming weeks or months” the WSJ‘s insiders say, Google Drive will supposedly undercut Dropbox’s paid subscription pricing, which begins at $10 per month for 50GB. A [...]
After Facebook's IPO, Payments Business Is Poised For Major Growth
In April 2010, Facebook's Mark Zuckerberg formally announced its Facebook Credits payments system at its f8 developer event. Zuckerberg downplayed the revenue potential for Facebook. In response to a question, Zuckerberg emphasized that generating revenue from Credits wasn't the immediate goal, it was mainly to help developers and users. “We’re doing this primarily for developers, not primarily ...
Business Breakdown: Following SOPA Protests, Feds Shut Down Megaupload
Megaupload, the Hong Kong-based website that allowed users to store and share large files—including movies, music and television shows—was shut down by the Department of Justice yesterday for copyright violations. Four company executives—including the appropriately named founder Kim Dotcom (Schmitz, before he changed his name)—have been arrested, and $50 million in assets were seized; Megaupload ...
As Gallery Up closes its doors, Rock Hill arts scene loses a gem
Gallery Up, a small Rock Hill frame shop and show room that became a beacon for contemporary artists in York County, will soon close its doors for good.
Portland record label Tender Loving Empire aims for Priceless solution to online music piracy
Portland record label Tender Loving Empire has an idea: they'll let you choose what you pay for music -- even if you choose nothing at all.