Stephen Elop May Not Have What It Takes to Revive Nokia

Nokia has chosen Stephen Elop to become its next CEO. But Nokia has seen its market share fall in the past three years, and Elop takes the job with virtually no experience in handsets, turnarounds, or meaningful innovation.
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Worst August Since 2006 for U.S. Video Game Sales

Last month was the worst August in four years for U.S. video game sales, according to a new NPD Group report. Revenue fell 10% from August of last year as gamers scaled back on portable-gaming purchases and turned to — often f…

Landmark NYC Building (and Google HQ) for Sale: $2 Billion

At 3 million square feet, 111 Eighth Ave. is one of New York’s largest buildings. But it’s unusual for far more than than its size: It’s also a historic landmark, home to Google’s NYC headquarters, and the site of one of the mo…