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 three particular stories of interest today.
Larry Page Takes Leading Role at Google
Google co-founder Larry Page is today replacing Eric Schmidt as CEO of the company, while Schmidt will continue as Executive Chairman.
Former Engadget Editor Joins SB Nation
Former Engadget editor-in-chief Joshua Topolsky has announced that he is building a new tech and gadgets site for online sports publisher SB Nation. He is joined by Jim Bankoff, who acquired Engadget for AOL, and several other Engadget staffers, AllThingsD reports.
Sony CEO Accidentally Reveals Secret Details About iPhone 5
Sir Howard Stringer, CEO of Sony, accidentally disclosed that his company will be supplying image sensors for Apple‘s iPhone 5.
Further News
Oscar de la Renta is launching its first fragrance in ten years -- and it's doing so via Facebook.
Microsoft is experimenting with a ribbon interface for parts of Windows 8, and we have a gallery of leaked screenshots showing examples of an early build.
Building on the highly successful campaign for Toy Story 3, the marketers at Disney Pixar have crafted humorous used car advertisements to build buzz for Cars 2.