Google Acquires GrandCentral
GrandCentral, a free service which provides a universal voicemail box and phone number, has been acquired by Google. Originally tipped by TechCrunch, Google makes the rumor official today on their blog. Expect integration across many Google properties including GMail, GTalk and other services.
Google has added yet another “secret weapon” to its growing portfolio of services and solutions.
Apple iPhone coverage on CNBC
There’s a lot of ongoing coverage of Apple’s iPhone on CNBC. Erin Burnett was just on, and Jim Goldman, Silicon Valley Correspondent, is soon to deliver a live report as well. There’s a lot of anticipation mounting for Apple’s new cell phone — on TV, the web and everywhere.
Also, don’t forget to watch live coverage from various bloggers and lifecasters around the US.
Catch Apple’s iPhone Launch Live!
It’s Friday, June 29! Do you know what today is? It’s the launch of Apple’s new highly anticipated iPhone! Not planning to fight the lines for one? Well, you can still wait “virtually” by hanging out with with some of these lifecasters in New York and San Francisco who are broadcasting LIVE from various Apple stores:
Shooby
Gizmodo
Mogulus (featuring multiple correspondents)
Zoomr
CNBC and ‘American Greed’
On June 21, CNBC will launch “American Greed,” a primetime series on greed in America. Hopefully, it will also expose the greed of Corporate America, too.
THE SCAMS, THE SCHEMES, THE BROKEN DREAMS… Some people will do anything for money.
CNBC’s “American Greed,” an unprecedented original primetime series, examines the dark side of the American Dream — cases of Identity theft, medical scams, million dollar art heists, and daring bank robberies.
CNBC’s Erin Burnett to Replace Maria Bartiromo?
There’s been much speculation over the rising visibility of Erin Burnett on NBC’s CNBC business news network. As Broadcasting & Cable reports, it’s possible that CNBC is grooming Burnett as Bartiromo’s replacement. Only time will tell, but one thing is for sure: There are enough egos in media, so one less is always a good thing.