????* 據(jù)All Things D報道，有消息人士稱Facebook的游戲制作商Zynga即將提交IPO申請，時間可能是本周或下周。Zynga近期佳訊不斷，包括一系列小規(guī)模的人才招募、技術(shù)收購等，月均活躍用戶達2.50億，去年實現(xiàn)利潤4億美元，銷售額8.50億美元。(All Things D)

????* 巴諾（Barnes&Noble）發(fā)布了最新款的Nook電子墨水閱讀器，其相比首款產(chǎn)品硬件有重大升級。新產(chǎn)品正在火熱預(yù)訂中，定價139美元，將于6月10日左右發(fā)貨。這款最新的僅支持無線（WiFi）的Nook閱讀器大小為5 x 6.5英寸，重不到213克(比第一款Nook減重35%)。6英寸的顯示屏結(jié)合紅外技術(shù)和Pearl電子墨水顯示，用戶可在屏幕上通過觸劃進行操作。(《財富》(Fortune))

????* 微軟(Microsoft)正式推出其Windows Phone 7平臺的最新升級版軟件芒果（Mango），專注于三大主題—— 通信，應(yīng)用程序和上網(wǎng)——具備500多項新功能，包括整合支持Twitter、LinkedIn，無需安裝單獨的應(yīng)用軟件；將朋友編組加入首界面(Start Screen)的一個程序方塊(Live Tile)中，方便瀏覽朋友狀態(tài)更新；還有Local Scout，能提供當?shù)夭蛷d、商店和活動建議。(MobileCrunch和微軟)

????* 最后一位Xbox的共同創(chuàng)始人奧托?伯克斯在微軟供職18年后，決定離開微軟加盟西雅圖地區(qū)之外的一家未透露名稱公司。在微軟工作的長期歲月中，伯克斯參與了無數(shù)項目，包括讓人津津樂道的Courier雙屏平板電腦項目。(《西雅圖時報》(Seattle Times))

????* 在紐約舉行的TechCrunch Disrupt會議的第二天，冒出來的一家最有前途的初創(chuàng)公司是Getaround，有人將其描述為汽車業(yè)的Airbnb。通過一款智能手機應(yīng)用軟件，這個新的汽車租賃市場能讓用戶能以小時、天或周為單位，租賃他人的私人汽車；提供包含保險、24小時道路援助服務(wù)在內(nèi)的全包方案；Getaround car-kit或無匙遙控開啟，以及網(wǎng)絡(luò)應(yīng)用。(TechCrunch和TechCrunch Disrupt)

????* 采訪蘋果( Apple)首任首席執(zhí)行官邁克爾?斯考特。(Silicon Alley Insider)

????* 杰克?多西的初創(chuàng)企業(yè)Square正在出人意料地顛覆整個支付行業(yè)。(Fast Company)

????* 法國電信(France Teleco)首席執(zhí)行官斯蒂法尼?理查德熱衷于蘋果(Apple)和Android, 以及為什么你應(yīng)該跟包月計劃說拜拜了。(All Things D)

????* Sources tell All Things D that Facebook game maker Zynga is on the cusp of filing an initial public offering, a move that could happen this week or next week. The company has been on a roll lately with a string of smaller acquisitions for talent and/or technology, a monthly average of 250 million active users, and profits last year of $400 million on $850 million of sales. (All Things D)

????* Barnes & Noble launched a major hardware update to its original Nook e-ink e-reader. Available for pre-order immediately and shipping on or around June 10 for $139, the new WiFi-only Nook measures 5 inches by 6.5 inches, weighs under 7.5 ounces (35% lighter than the Nook first edition), and sports a 6-inch touchscreen that marries infrared technology with a Pearl e-ink display to let users navigate with taps and swipes. (Fortune)

????* Microsoft officially unveiled "Mango," the latest major software update for its Windows Phone 7 platform, which focuses on three major themes -- Communications, Apps, and the Internet -- and promises over 500 new features, including integrated Twitter and LinkedIn support without the need for separate apps, the ability to group friends together onto a single Live Tile on the Start Screen so you can easily skim their status updates, and "Local Scout," offering up recommendations for local restaurants, shops, and events. (MobileCrunch and Microsoft)

????* The last Xbox co-founder, Otto Berkes, is leaving Microsoft after 18 years for an undisclosed company outside the Seattle area. Among the numerous projects he worked on during his long stint was the much-talked about dual-screen Courier tablet project. (Seattle Times)

????* During TechCrunch Disrupt's second day in New York City, one of the most promising startups that emerged was Getaround, what some described as the Airbnb for cars. The new car rental market place lets users rent other people's personal vehicles by the hour, day or week through a smartphone app; an all-inclusive package throws in insurance, 24-hour roadside assistance, a "Getaround car-kit" or key-less remote, and web app. (TechCrunch and TechCrunch Disrupt)

????* An interview with Apple's first CEO, Michael Scott. (Silicon Alley Insider)

????* How Jack Dorsey's Square startup is accidentally disrupting the entire payments industry. (Fast Company)

????* France Telecom CEO Stephane Richard on Apple, Android, and why you should kiss your unlimited plan goodbye. (All Things D)