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GigaOm  3 hours ago:

The designer behind Google+ leaves Facebook for startup Intercom -

Rockstar designer Paul Adams has ditched Facebook for startup Intercom. Before Facebook, Adam's design work was integral with Google+ and circles.
GigaOm  3 hours ago:

Before you buy a $199 Nexus 7, check the $149 Hisense Sero 7 Pro tablet -

With no refresh of the $199 Nexus 7, the latest Android tablet from Hisense is worth a look. It has nearly all of the same hardware features as Google's tablet, plus a few more, but costs $50 less.
GigaOm  3 hours ago:

Scanadu’s medical ‘tricorder’ sets record for fastest funding velocity on Indiegogo -

Scanadu's Scout 'tricorder' reached its fundraising goal in two hours and doubled it in five, making it the fastest campaign of its size to reach its goal on Indiegogo.
GigaOm  4 hours ago:

Behold: How Amazon wins the sales tax wars even when it loses -

Amazon has maneuvered to avoid collecting state sales taxes, but that's only part of the story: This week's Fortune cover article reveals that even when things don't go the retailer's way, it's been able to turn them to its advantage.
GigaOm  4 hours ago:

If Google isn’t trying to snatch Waze away from Facebook, it really should be -

Reports that Google has entered a bidding war with Facebook over the social-mapping service Waze may be just a gambit by the company to force a better deal, but there are compelling reasons why Google should make a bid.
GigaOm  4 hours ago:

Changes ahead: more details on how iOS 7 will look -

Apple is said to be planning new looks for basic iOS apps that are mostly black and white and uniform in look.
GigaOm  5 hours ago:

Why you should do your own mobile app store research before buying a phone -

Canalys reports the mobile app gap is still big when it comes to Windows Phone and BlackBerry offering the top titles.
GigaOm  5 hours ago:

With portfolio consolidation in sight, SAP cloud chief Lars Dalgaard steps down -

Dalgaard is off to become an investor, although he will remain a cloud advisor to SAP. Meanwhile, the company is consolidating its cloud development processes, with a view to eventually streamlining its portfolio.
GigaOm  5 hours ago:

Don’t forget these apps when packing for your Disney trip -

Know before you go: the best iOS apps for planning for, getting around and navigating the lines at Disney World.
GigaOm  7 hours ago:

The GigaOM Show: Yahoo’s big moves, Xbox’s big One, HTC’s big problem -

We break down the big Yahoo news, wonder if the new Xbox will break our furniture and discuss whether HTC is broken beyond repair.