Facebook has just added another deal to its hasty string of acquisitions, in what may be the last acquisition before the forthcoming IPO.  This time it’s a talent hire, bringing in the entire seven-member developer team behind Android photo-sharing app Lightbox. Lightbox creates innovative mobile products, especially for Android and HTML5. The Lightbox Photo app automatically ...

Facebook plans to raise $10.6 billion in the largest ever Silicon Valley initial public offering (IPO), which is scheduled for May 17.  Going public means many changes for any company, and Facebook has spent the last few months preparing for this moment after years of avoiding IPO and acquisition talks. As part of Facebook’s pre-IPO ...

Vancouver, Canada based startup RewardLoop has attracted $1 million in Series A funding from Madrona Venture Group, a private investor funding across early-stage startups in the information technology spectrum including consumer Internet, commercial software and services, digital media and advertising, networking and infrastructure, and mobile. RewardLoop is the developer of a unique mobile loyalty platform. ...

Juniper Networks, the network, data center and cloud provider, today released findings from its first-annual Trusted Mobility Index. The study reveals mobile technology adoption is outpacing confidence, and some variation is needed to create greater trust in mobility technology to reach its full potential for both individuals and businesses. Juniper Networks conducted the survey in ...

After Instagram there is another killer iOS app headed to Android. During the launch event for the Samsung Galaxy S3 in London’s Earl’s Court last week, the Flipboard app was announced exclusively for the new device, with plans to ship to other smartphone later. But even before the first shipments of the Galaxy S III, someone has leaked ...

Millennial Media has published its Mobile Intel Series: Finance report for 2011, detailing the numbers behind mobile finance and spending in this vertical, including the types of finance brands investing in mobile, and patterns around engaging consumers. The study was conducted by Millennial Media and comScore, highlighting how finance brands can use mobile to reach & engage ...

JiWire, the location-based interactive media channel that connect advertisers to on-the-go mobile audience, released its latest Mobile Audience Insights Report. The JiWire Q1 2012 Report highlights the latest trends in connected device adoption, location and mobile shopping, as well as public Wi-Fi usage. According to the report, 70 percent of C-level executives and 73 percent ...

Trojans and malware on Android are a constantly recurring theme. While some argue that there is no real threat at all, others feel that preventive measures are needed to safeguard their mobile devices. Now, for the first time, a hacked site is distributing malware for Google’s mobile operating system, which could risk corporate networks. Lookout ...

Randy Arseneau, Platform Strategy Consultant at IBM responsible for go-to market strategy formulation, global storage platform sales enablement, portfolio positioning and analyst relations, stopped theCube not too long ago to give his take on the future of cloud computing.  He also discussed IBM’s role in the cloud, and the growing concerns around security. He shared ...

The pioneer of e-commerce is going to greatly expand their range of video content. Amazon on Wednesday announced plans to launch its own comedies and children’s television programs to digital transmission, and requested contributions from developers. The Internet giant also said that their division Amazon Studios now aims to develop comedies and children’s series. Amazon ...