1. Has Cisco retired its spin-in move? (Twilight in the Valley of the Nerds)
Cisco’s acquisitive pace has slowed. When it does make acquisitions, it is as likely to plunk down billions of dollars for well-established companies. What has happened to Cisco’s legendarily prolific acquisitiveness?
2. With BlackBerry Torch and OS 6, RIM is still in the game (GigaOm)
"Based on the presentation I saw, as well as 15 minutes of hands-on time with the new Torch, I suspect many current BlackBerry owners will be happy," says Kevin C. Tofel.
3. Underwhelming BlackBerry spells doom for RIM (Gizmodo)
But not everyone thinks RIM has pull a great device out of the hat. "It needed a fresh-faced BlackBerry and an operating system that made people say "whoa." Yet when it took the stage to unveil the BlackBerry Torch and the BlackBerry 6 operating system, one thing became clear: These were not heaven sent. This could very well mean the end for the BlackBerry," says the gadget website.
4. Android steps up pace in mobile market share grab (The Guardian)
Google’s Android mobile OS finally overtakes Apple’s iOS in new purchases, figures gathered before release of iPhone 4 show.
5. Scott McNealy on Nonprofits and Bailouts (The New York Times)
The charismatic former Sun Microsystems boss talks to Ashlee Vance about his new project and whether he ever plans to run a public company again.
