Here are five startups from TechCrunch’s Disrupt event in New York that you’re going to want to keep your eye on.
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I’m Still Trying to Figure Out Qwikster
Reed Hastings regrets Netflix’s aborted plan to spin off its DVD service. But he hasn’t explained how it happened in the first place.
How Does One Fake Tweet Cause a Stock Market Crash?
At 1:07 p.m. on Tuesday, the Twitter feed of the Associated Press told us that Barack Obama had been injured in an explosion at the White House. The tweet was fake.
Apple: What’s Eating America’s Favorite Tech Company?
Apple’s quarterly earnings report, delivered yesterday after the stock markets closed, was anxiously scrutinized by investors and Apple loyalists for signs of a turnaround. For the most part, they were disappointed.
Ancient History: My Press Badge from Apple’s Final COMDEX
How an obscure Apple event marked the end of the company’s nightmare era.
How Far Can the Mighty Apple Fall?
Apple may be the world’s most celebrated electronics company, but its formerly high-flying stock price has plummeted to Earth over the past six months.
Who’s Winning, iOS or Android? All the Numbers, All in One Place
A comprehensive look at the competitive situation, from unit sales to profit margins.
The Real Significance of the Bitcoin Boom (and Bust)
Online currencies like the Bitcoin are one day likely to alter Government policy, just as the bond market did in the 1990s.
Bitcoin Basics
Everything you ever wanted to know about Bitcoin, but were afraid (or weren’t sure what) to ask. Over in The New Yorker‘s new tech vertical, Maria Bustillos presents a thorough look at how the virtual currency works, how it got started, and the potential challenges it faces.
The Future of Bitcoin [The New Yorker]
Starbucks and Square: Imperfect Together
Pay With Square is supposed to make paying with your phone at Starbucks a snap. But it flunked Fast Company’s real-world test.
The Coming Merger of Google Chrome and Android
In August 2011, I outlined why I believed that Chrome was more important to Google than Android. At first blush, this sounds kind of crazy, but when you look at the bigger strategic picture it makes sense.
Dropbox’s Acquisition of Mailbox May Not Be a Fiasco for Mailbox Fans
Big companies like to buy small startups and kill their products. But Dropbox says it wants to make Mailbox even better.