Author Archives: Nicole Carter

About 729 days ago Internet and Online Business

After LinkedIn, More IPOs on Track This Week

From Yandex to the Active Network to Solazyme, The Wall Street Journal reports a slew of companies, on tap to start trading on the public markets, are chasing LinkedIn’s “euphoria.” Separately, PricewaterhouseCoopers says the recent valuations—including LinkedIn’s $9 billion—may be justified, according to PaidContent.org. Read more from The Wall Street Journal.

About 730 days ago E-Commerce

Glenn Beck, E-Commerce Entrepreneur

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That’s right. The infamous TV personality’s production company, Mercury Radio Arts, announced this morning the launch of a new e-commerce discount website called Markdown.com, Business Insider reports. What will the site sell? READ MORE »

About 730 days ago Blogging and Social Media | Internet and Online Business

Did Twitter Just Buy TweetDeck?

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CNN Money reports that Twitter has quietly acquired TweetDeck, the nifty application that organizes basically your whole Twitter life. The price? Reportedly around $40 million. For months, there’s been speculation that the acquisition would happen, but Twitter reps refuse to comment on the deal. READ MORE »

About 736 days ago Blogging and Social Media

Facebook Finally Wins Tagging Patent

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Nearly five years after they filed for it, Facebook has finally won the patent for their landmark concept of photo tagging. The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office issued the patent that now protects the concept, which famously allows users to associate people in photos and videos. READ MORE »

About 741 days ago Blogging and Social Media | Internet and Online Business

Twitter Debuts Better Mobile App

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After criticisms that it was behind the times, Twitter announced the release of a new and improved mobile web application. The new app, which lets users check their feeds, @mentions and messages, reportedly uses HTML5, bringing it closer to the traditional Twitter experience. READ MORE »

About 742 days ago Business Accounting Software | E-Commerce

Meet the Wallet of The Future

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Pageonce, a service that lets you track and manage your finances via your smartphone, announced yesterday that it has raised $15 million more in funding, bringing their total to $25 million. The start-up will use this new money to expand and reach its ultimate goal: to become the one-stop app for managing all of your cash, credit, and bills. READ MORE »

About 744 days ago E-Commerce | Internet and Online Business

New Deal Site GrouponLive

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Groupon announced yesterday that it has teamed up with Live Nation to offer a new online ticketing deal site called GrouponLive. Set to launch at the beginning of summer concert season, GrouponLive aims to attract entertaiment-seekers looking for discounts on local, high-value concerts, sports, theater and other live events. READ MORE »

About 745 days ago PCs, Laptops, and Notebooks

Meet the $25 Computer

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MobileBeat reports that game developer David Braben has just created a $25 computer that can fit in the palm of your hand. Similar to the idea behind OLPC (One Laptop Per Child), Braben aimed to design a computer for children that would be both affordable and easily distributed around the world. “In theory, they could be given away to the child, there would be other ways of funding it,” Braben told the BBC. READ MORE »

About 749 days ago Apps | Mobility Tips and Tricks

Managing People by iPhone

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A start-up called Gigwalk launched yesterday with the aim of creating a mobile community of workers willing to do basic tasks ranging in pay from $3 and $90. Here’s the deal: companies post the job they want done, directions, and how much they will pay. Using the location data from iPhones, Gigwalk (and the job poster) manages the job and confirm that the “Gigwalkers” completed the task. READ MORE »

About 750 days ago E-Commerce | Internet and Online Business

Everybody Likes a Bargain

This month New York magazine will launch New York Deals, a weekly e-mail chock full of New York City deals for eating, shopping, events and activities. Curated by staffers, the magazine is also teaming up with Gilt City, Zozi, BuyWithMe and Lifebooker. READ MORE »