Saturday, October 6, 2012

Weekly Wrap Up: September 30 - October 6

Here's what you missed this week:
  • Apple CEO 'Extremely Sorry' for iPhone Maps Frustration - Tim Cook, Apple CEO, apologized for the iPhone mapping software released last week that has been widely criticized for flaws such as steering people in the wrong direction.
  • A Turnaround Plan for Yahoo - After two months on the job, new Yahoo CEO Marissa Mayer held an all-hands meeting with employees to announce her turnaround plan for the company.
  • Raid Knocks Torrent Sites Offline, Anonymous Vows Revenge - Swedish authorities on Monday raided the host company of many popular torrent and sports-streaming sites, knocking them offline. In response, an Anonymous member vowed revenge against the Swedish government.
  • Facebook Hits One Billion Active Users - Facebook has officially reached one billion active users, Facebook CEO and co-founder Mark Zuckerberg has announced.
  • Facebook's First Advertising Campaign -  The social network hired ad agency Wieden + Kennedy to create the 90-second film. The ad compares Facebook to chairs, bridges, basketball and other vehicles that bring people together. 
  • T-Mobile and MetroPCS Merge - Struggling cellphone companies T-Mobile USA and MetroPCS Communications are set to merge, in a deal that will create an operator with more than 40 million subscribers.
I've been sick this week and a little out of the loop. If there's anything you think needs to be added, let me know!

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