Following up on its prime competitor Groupon’s $750 million IPO earlier this month, LivingSocial is reportedly in talks with bankers to file an initial public offering of its own. According to CNBC, the IPO would be valued between $10 and $15 billion. READ MORE
Pokki, an application store with Apple-like design, has launched and now brings rich mobile app experiences to the desktop, with a Mac release slated for later this year. Created by San Diego-based startup SweetLabs, Pokki gives PC users access to “Pokkis,” the service’s web-connected desktop applications via the Pokki store which sits conveniently alongside installed Pokkis in the menu bar where users are presented with an always-connected, browser-free interface to web content. READ MORE
In a unique twist on daily deals, Loopt has entered the arena with a new service called U-Deals which lets consumers request their own discounts. After submitting an idea for a deal, users can then drum up interest by way of social media channels like Facebook and Twitter. If the deal receives enough support, Loopt will contact the business and request that they offer the deal. READ MORE
