Once again, we ve read the entire Internet so you don t have to. Here s what has the tech world talking this morning:
Google Shopping Express is teaming up with Barnes & Noble to fight Amazon with same-day book delivery in a handful of markets, including the Bay Area.
Facebook has bought security startup PrivateCore.
YouTube acquires Directr, maker of a mobile video editing app.
The City of Cupertino has posted an aerial view of the massive construction site that will be Apple s future headquarters.
Netflix has surpassed HBO in subscription revenue (though HBO is still more profitable).
A class-action fraud lawsuit claims Yelp lied about its review policy to boost its stock.
Pinterest has unveiled a new messaging system.
There are hints that Twitter may soon offer online shopping services.
Twitch (which Google still hasn t bought) will block copyrighted audio on its on-demand videos.
Yahoo snags its new chief information officer from Netflix.
Foursquare is now tracking you always — even when the app is closed.
Lyft now lets passengers split fares for rides.
Google will give bonus points to encrypted websites in its rankings.
Don t wear a suit if you want Peter Thiel to invest in your company.
The Chinese government s apparent ban on Apple products could hurt IBM.
A Homeland Security contractor is the latest victim of a cyberattack.
At top: Google Shopping Express. (Gary Reyes/Staff)
