Tech Observer

Greatest Generation Company Sues iPod Generation Startup Nest

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 15:46:00 UTC

An old-line company is suing the maker of the "thermostat of the future," alleging patent infringement.

Path Cuts Through Social-Media Noise

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 12:10:00 UTC

The hyper-personal social network founded by a few startup powerhouses slowly proves its merit and doubles numbers in two months.

Gift Apps That Keep on Giving

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 17:19:00 UTC

As Facebook files papers to go public, the companies seizing on the social network's success continue to multiply. The latest is a startup that will offer a gifting app.

A Proxy Piece of the Facebook Pie

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 17:00:00 UTC

Can't seem to get in touch with anyone who knows where to look for Facebook stock? You're not alone. But one industry expert shares tips on "proxy investments" in startup tech companies.

Zynga Accused of Copying Bingo Game

Mon, 30 Jan 2012 18:12:00 UTC

Startup gaming company Buffalo Studios accuses Zynga of copying its version of a 400-year-old game. And Portfolio.com asks, "Who is doing the copying?"

A Brief History of Bingo

Mon, 30 Jan 2012 15:30:00 UTC

His (App) Name is Kaiser Permanente

Thu, 26 Jan 2012 12:30:00 UTC

A major healthcare company launches an app giving patients increased access to electronic records. But the $700 million mobile-healthcare industry is still ripe for disruption.

Mobile Move a Must for Zynga

Thu, 26 Jan 2012 08:02:00 UTC

Zynga's games on Facebook like FarmVille are the cash cow for the San Francisco social gaming company. But to chart its own successful stand-alone course, Zynga needs to figure out how to win the mobile game.

Long Extradition Battle Looms for Kim Dotcom

Wed, 25 Jan 2012 11:49:00 UTC

The U.S. faces a long, complex process before it can bring Megaupload boss Kim Dotcom to face charges of Internet piracy.

Prepare Ye the Way of the Timeline

Tue, 24 Jan 2012 13:31:00 UTC

Facebook's new Timeline, which allows users to track mentions of their entire life based on date, will soon be forced on all 800 million members. Now is the time to rewrite your history—or at least clean it up.