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Encyclopedia Britannica will switch to an all-digital format, bringing its 244-year printing history to a close. It’s time to concentrate on expanding coverage for digital consumers rather than continuing to print the heavy, relatively expensive volumes, said the Chicago-based company that makes the reference books.
Yahoo may be readying for a significant change in corporate structure — and headcount. CEO Scott Thompson is getting ready to restructure the company in a move that will entail layoffs that could number in the thousands. "The indications are that the layoffs will be massive," said David Cadden, a professor of management at the Quinnipiac University School of Business.
Much of the activity at Apple’s annual shareholder meeting was business as usual, according to reports. The company’s directors and CEO Tim Cook were endorsed by a very wide margin. There was talk of the issues facing the company, such as what to do with that cash hoard, and why Apple hasn’t handled the treatment of the factory workers issue better.
Amazon’s Chinese website is no longer offering Apple iPads for sale. This follows a request from Apple to drop the product because Amazon isn’t authorized to sell the device in that country, according to a recent report. Meanwhile, officials in various Chinese cities are confiscating iPads from retailers, apparently in connection with a legal dispute between Cupertino and Taiwanese firm Proview.
Kodak announced on Thursday that as a result of an ongoing strategic review process and commitment to drive profitability, it will phase out its digital cameras, pocket video cameras and picture frames in the first half of 2012. Kodak will expand its current brand licensing program and seek additional licensees.