CEO of Shots 'Not Focused on Selling'
Regarding Twitter acquisition rumors, Shots CEO John Shahidi tells FOX Business, “we are focused on building out the product and not focused on selling it.” The Justin Bieber-backed startup is especially popular with teens.
Report: Messaging App Yik Yak Raises $62 Million
Yik Yak, the anonymous messaging app, is raising $62 million at a valuation north of $300 million, reports the Wall Street Journal.
Mobile Devices Fertile Ground for Bad Guys
With the wide scale adoption of mobile devices, they’ve become the preferred method for hackers looking to steal sensitive data.
Pando’s Sarah Lacy on Uber Controversy: Investors Won’t Act
Pando founder and editor Sarah Lacy weighs in on BuzzFeed’s report that Uber executive Emil Michael suggested discrediting her and other critical journalists with opposition research.
Spotify CEO: ‘Future Is Here’ with Uber Partnership
On Monday, Uber and Spotify announced a new partnership which will allow Uber customers to have their Spotify music playing in in the car.
Apple Pay Glitch Double Charges Some BofA Customers
Some early adopters eager to try out Apple’s new mobile payment system experienced a glitch that led to double charges on Bank of America cards.
Why Apple Proves You Don’t Need a Sale to Boost Sales
Apple defies conventional wisdom as much as it does a so-so recovery.
Smart Remote Startup Peel Announces $50M Investment from Alibaba
The $50 million in funding from Chinese e-commerce giant Alibaba will be used to support Peel’s move further into the smart-home space.
Square App’s New Feature Predicts When You’re Coming for Coffee
The Square Order app will now be able to predict when users are nearing their coffee store, allowing baristas to have the order ready as soon as they walk through the door.
Study: Behind the Wheel, Google Glass Distracts as Much as Smartphones
Google Glass may be a hands-free device … but it’s still a distraction behind the wheel, according to a new study from the University of Central Florida.
What to Expect From Apple’s 9.9.2014 Event
I hope Samsung put some of its record profits away for a rainy day because Apple is about to pour a world of iHurt down on the Korean giant.
Grocery-Delivery Startup Instacart Partners with Whole Foods
The Instacart-Whole Foods partnership provides one- and two-hour delivery in 15 cities. The startup will also be piloting in-store pickup in Austin and Boston.
Startups Vie to Become the Uber for Beauty Services
A slew of young startups such as Madison Reed, GLAMSQUAD and TheStylisted are looking to bring the salon to you.
Dennis Crowley Explains Foursquare’s Massive Overhaul
Foursquare, the app which popularized location sharing, is going in an entirely new direction. Users can no longer “check-in” on Foursquare’s main app, but can do so on a separate app, Swarm.
Will the Tribune Split Be a Success for the Newspaper Business?
It's Black and White, But not Read All Over: The jettisoning of lagging newspaper units doesn't foreshadow the end of the once-dominant media.
Attention Ladies, Never Get Stuck with a Dead Phone Again
There’s nothing worse than pulling your phone out of your bag to find it low on battery. But with this purse, all you have to do it stick it back in to get a charge.
Twitter Beats Estimates; Revenue Up 124%
The microblogging service surged past Wall Street’s 2Q estimates as it logged a two-cent EPS gain while analysts were looking for a one-cent loss. Shares jumped more than 30% in after-hours action. Twitter Posts 2Q Beat | Better Buy: Twitter vs. Facebook
Publicis and Omnicom Seeing Mixed Results After Ad Merger Flop
After advertising giants Publicis and Omnicom called off their merger this spring, investors were watching to see how the two fared in earnings Tuesday. Publicis missed estimates, yet Omnicom reported strong growth.
Uber Now Costs Less Than a Taxi in NYC
If you’re looking to get around town in New York City, Uber is now less expensive than a yellow cab. The car service app has lowered its prices by 20% to compete with taxis.
Uber Offering Helicopter Rides for Independence-Day Weekend
On July 3, Uber is partnering with helicopter app Blade to offer helicopter rides from Manhattan to the Hamptons.


















