Welcome to this morning's edition of “First To Know,” a series in which we keep you in the know on what’s happening in the digital world. We’re keeping our eyes on four particular stories of interest today.
Google Announces Google Music, More
Google announced a suite of new products at its developer conference Tuesday, including Google Music, a new App Engine, Google Movies for Android, an upgrade to its mobile OS, Honeycomb, as well as the next full version of its mobile OS, Ice Cream Sandwich.
Google Prepared to Pay $500M to Settle DOJ Investigation
Google has quietly disclosed that it has been the subject of an investigation by the Department of Justice into its advertising program and has set aside $500 million from its first quarter income for a potential settlement.
Groupon Launches Groupon Now App
Groupon has launched Groupon Now, a time-based deals app that wants to redefine how consumers eat and shop.
Google To Lease Chrome Laptops for $20/Month
Google will begin leasing Chrome laptops for $20 per month in a “student package” that includes both hardware and access to online services, according to multiple reports.
Further News
Microsoft has acquired Skype for $8.5 billion in cash.
Zynga and Lady Gaga have partnered to launch GagaVille.
Adobe has launched three Photoshop companion apps for the iPad.