Author Archives: Tiffany Black

About 597 days ago Smartphones and PDAs | Wireless Networks

Will Sprint Customers Buy iPhones?

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For years, customers of other carriers were jealous of Apple iPhone users. Then the iPhone was made available to Verizon customers earlier this year. Now it is Sprint’s turn but did they pay too much for the privilege? READ MORE »

About 597 days ago Apps | Smartphones and PDAs | Tablets and eReaders

Apple to Introduce Try It Before You Buy It

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Have you ever bought an app for your iPhone and later thought that was a waste of $.99? Soon you may not have to buy an app without the ability of trying it first. READ MORE »

About 598 days ago E-Commerce | Internet and Online Business

Google Offers Expands to Miami

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Last month we wrote that Google Offers, a daily deals program engineered by the search engine giant to compete with Groupon, had expanded to five more cities. Today, the expansion continues to Miami. READ MORE »

About 598 days ago Blogging and Social Media | E-Commerce | Internet and Online Business

Attention Marketers: Facebook Introduces New Ad Tool

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Facebook has announced several major changes in the last few weeks but the changes to the ad tool are designed to help you better measure success. READ MORE »

About 601 days ago Hardware

Will Apple Discontinue the iPod Classic?

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In advance of Apple’s much-anticipated iPhone 5 announcement, speculation is rife that the company will bid adieu to the product line that launched a mobile revolution: the iPod classic. Word is the shuffle is also on its last legs. This is set to happen this year. READ MORE »

About 604 days ago Blogging and Social Media

15 Tips for Increasing Your Brand on Google+

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For those new to the Google+ service, here are 15 tips you can put into practice right away, based on the advice from experts, to increase brand awareness. READ MORE »

About 611 days ago Blogging and Social Media | Internet and Online Business

Facebook Good for the Economy

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The economy and job creation are the hot button issues. And a new study from the University of Maryland, shows that the Facebook App Economy has added new jobs and contributed in wages and benefits to the U.S. economy. READ MORE »

About 673 days ago Internet and Online Business

Meet Brian Wong

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The first time I met Brian Wong I was attending a session at the annual South by Southwest Interactive on Being Young and Rocking It and I completely overlooked him. Not because he is someone that is easily overlooked but due to his unassuming nature. Wong, 20, is the founder of kiip (pronounced “keep”), a start-up focused on mobile in-game advertising, backed by True Ventures. READ MORE »

About 694 days ago Blogging and Social Media | E-Commerce | Gaming | Internet and Online Business | Location-based services

Get Socially Rewarded for Business Travel

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If you are a socially savvy business traveler like Shaun Koiner, the first thing you do when you land is scan the e-mails you received while in transit, check-in on Facebook and Foursquare as you deplane, and look for breaking news on Twitter as you ride to your destination. “I check-in to keep a digital trail of where I’ve been and to stay socially connected,” says Koiner, director of digital marketing for Sporting News. “Use of, and keeping up-to-date on social platforms is an integral part of my job.” He travels about five times a month between New York, Chicago, San Francisco, and the editorial headquarters for Sporting News in Charlotte, North Carolina. Koiner is the type of business traveler who could benefit from Social Rewards. READ MORE »

About 694 days ago Apps | Mobility Tips and Tricks

Uber: Your Future Car Service

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Imagine your flight arrives four hours later than expected. The airport is closed, and without a single cab in sight, what do you do? Soon you will be able to pull out your smartphone and order a black car directly from an app. You’ll be picked up, and on your way to your hotel in less than 10 minutes.  READ MORE »