How is the landscape of commuting changing?
Census data shows the national average for commuting is a reasonable 25.5 minutes. But that’s not the case for all. As changing technologies shift the working world, what’s happening to the daily commute?
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LinkedIn goes boldly to China, where Google, Facebook and Twitter have failed
The Mountain View-based site points to expansion into China as a primary growth strategy. But analysts question whether it can succeed in China given different hiring culture, censorship and high regulation.
Recent highlights from Sunnyvale-based Telenav
Telenav recently announced new acquisitions of a company and fresh talent, as well as a partnership with a top global automotive company. In this video, find out what these developments could mean for your stock portfolio.
Posting, spraying and praying in Silicon Valley’s talent wars
As recruiters vie for top talent, they are engaged in trench warfare to find the “best fit.” It demands a new generation of recruiters who focus on and excel at speed, relationship building and even artistry.
From Silicon Valley to Hong Kong, similarities abound in business hubs
Silicon Valley and Hong Kong share similarities as business centers. The chairman of the Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation talked about business in the regions during a Bay Area trip.
California Avenue development in Palo Alto pits local businesses against lawmakers
Palo Alto’s “second downtown” will soon experience a makeover, with a major renovation project that includes expanding sidewalks and reducing traffic lanes. But some business owners fear getting priced-out.
Zynga CEO calls NaturalMotion acquisition ‘a bold step in the right direction at the right time’
Zynga CEO Don Mattrick sees the $527 million acquisition as the key to his three-part strategy for success: sustaining mature hit games, creating new hit game content and doing both more efficiently.
Tesla’s alternative energy future aims for massive lithium-ion battery production
The Palo Alto-based automaker plans to break ground this year on its Gigafactory, with the hope that its factory will produce lithium-ion batteries for 500,000 vehicles by 2020.
SolarCity to review 2012 and 2013 fiscal earnings following an auditing error
The San Mateo-based solar installation company on Monday announced its plans to review its fiscal earnings, beginning with the first quarter of 2012, after an auditing error was discovered this past week.