A quick burst of seven links for you to chew over, as picked by the Technology team
Zynga to acquire Flock, the social browser that you never used >> TechCrunch
"Zynga is acquiring Flock, a beleaguered startup founded in 2005 by Bart Decrem and Geoffrey Arone, we've confirmed. The deal should be announced shortly."
Goldman, citing strong response, to end Facebook solicitation >> WSJ.com
All the twists: "Interest in shares of Facebook is so strong that Goldman Sachs plans to stop soliciting interest from potential investors on Thursday, after the securities firm received orders of several billion dollars, according to people familiar with the situation."
Amazon's disruptive Android app store now Ooen to developers >> TechCrunch
"The biggest departure from the mobile app stores we’ve grown accustomed to involves pricing. Unlike Apple’s App Store and Android Market, where developers can set their price to whatever they’d like, Amazon retains full control over how it wants to price your application."
Facebook deal spurs inquiry >> WSJ.com
"The Securities and Exchange Commission has begun examining whether disclosure rules for privately held firms need to be rewritten as a result of recent deals allowing investors to buy shares in internet companies such as Facebook and Twitter, according to people familiar with the situation."
FCC challenges app makers to protect open Internet
FCC asks software developers to create apps that let internet users know when their service provider â€" fixed or mobile â€" is interfering with content. The BBC is doing similar with its iPlayer feature over here â€" just the BBC isn't setting the rules of the internet.
Six game concepts that need an overhaul in 2011 >> Guardian Gamesblog
In case you missed it, because you really shouldn't: Keith Stuart looks at the tropes that have become tooth-achingly familiar in game scenarios. Are there perhaps only six game concepts, just as there are only seven story plots? Hang on, Angry Birds - that's seven game concepts.
See If You Can Spot The Problem With Microsoft's Tablet Strategy >> Business Insider
Matt Rosoff nails it.
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