Linked List: December 9, 2013

Monday, 9 December 2013

Layoffs at Stealth Payment Startup Clinkle ★

Pretty sure the problem here starts with the name “Clinkle”.

‘Would You Pay a Quarter for That?’ ★

This week’s episode of my podcast, The Talk Show, featuring special guest Glenn Fleishman. Topics include “Diane in 7A” and reality TV, the future of long-form journalism, Apple’s plan for Newsstand, and The Magazine’s Kickstarter campaign.

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Microsoft CEO Search: Stalemate ★

Jean-Louis Gassée:

Consider it a litmus test: Any candidate willing to accept this road to failure is automatically disqualified as being too weak. A worthy contender makes it clear that he or she needs an unfettered mandate with no Office Of The Second Guessing in the back of the boardroom. Bill and Steve would have to go — but the Old Duo doesn’t want to leave.

Photos of the Microsoft and Apple Stores on a Sunday at Noon in Peak Holiday Shopping Season ★

Ouch.