Brandy Betz

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Zynga’s Jagged Path to Zynga.com and Third-Party Partnerships

Since last fall, social gaming company Zynga has endured a rocky IPO, the launch of a new platform, a major acquisition, and personnel changes. What's next?

LG’s Flexible e-Reader Screen

LG announced that it is producing a durable, flexible plastic screen for use in e-readers. Also, researchers in Canada announced new flexible-OLED screen tech.

Nokia, Microsoft Invest $24 Million in App Development Program

Nokia and Microsoft are investing $24 million in an app-development initiative, called AppCampus, designed to give the Windows Phone OS a much-needed boost.

Why Analysts Get Grim on RIMM

As RIM's fourth-quarter earnings report nears, analysts' expectations have been predictably negative.

Survey: App Developer Interest in Android Slips, Leaving Apple iOS in Top Spot

App developer interest in Android has slipped well below that of Apple's iOS, a survey shows.

Google Wave Washes Out

Google, which usually is quick to drop products that don't perform as hoped, is shuttering its Google Wave collaborative editing service.

Google Wallet Customers Receive $5 as an Apology for Account Hassles

Google Wallet customers received a $5 credit as an apology for account hassles that developed while the company addressed a security flaw.

Assessing Ticket Seller Fandango’s Partnership with Yahoo Movies

With its partnership with Yahoo Movies, online ticket seller Fandango expands its reach to include Yahoo’s 30 million users in the U.S.

Why Zynga’s Acquisition of Game Developer OMGPOP Makes Sense

Zynga acquired 'Draw Something' game developer OMGPOP in a deal worth a reported $180 million.

A Look Back at 2012 SXSW

There were few major product debuts at this year's South by Southwest festival, but attendees had plenty of chances to try out new products and services.