Texting during movies: Two thumbs up or down?
AMC entertains texting idea
Apple Stores Lose Ground to Wireless Carriers
More people are buying Apple's current-gen iPhones from carriers.
We Tested Out the World's First 3D Fitness Tracker
Naked Labs, a new tech startup, has created the world’s first 3D fitness tracker for consumers.
Proposed 'Textalyzer' Law in New York a Threat to Your Privacy?
Police would be allowed to scan your phone after a car crash to see if you were texting and driving under a proposed ‘textalyzer’ bill in New York.
Submit to a 'textalyzer' test after car accident?
New 'textalyzer' bill
T-Mobile's Leaving $30 on the Table Every Time You Upgrade Your Phone
Image source: T-Mobile.
Is Mayweather-Backed Shots the Next Instagram?
While boxer Floyd Mayweather is gearing up for the "fight of the century," one of his business investments is also packing a punch. Shots, the selfie app, is gaining traction amongst teens and growing fast.
As Uber & Lyft Hire More Drivers, Taxicab Medallion Values Tank
The price of a permit to drive a taxicab or a "medallion" is dropping like a stone. Medallion prices in Boston are down 50% as of last week and are down nearly 40% in New York City from record levels.
Facebook Releases Snapchat Killer By Mistake
IPhone users in Russia and New Zealand may have come across Facebook’s new app on Monday. The social media giant’s answer to Snapchat, called Slingshot, was released in select markets by mistake.
AppDynamics Becomes Billion Dollar Startup; Plans IPO
AppDynamics, the mobile application intelligence company, has raised $120 million in equity and debt financing at greater than a billion-dollar valuation, it was announced Tuesday.
True Ventures Closes $290 Million Fund
True Ventures, an early-stage venture firm, has closed a $290 million fund. This is the fourth fund for the firm, having raised almost $900 million since 2005.
Apple Acquires Spotsetter, a Personalized Recommendation App
In an effort to improve its map service, Apple has acquired Spotsetter, according to a report from TechCrunch.
Microsoft cuts 7,800 jobs and will write down $7.6 billion in phone business restructuring
Microsoft will cut 7,800 jobs and take a $7.6 billion impairment charge to restructure its flagging phone hardware business.
VCs Loving LA, but Don’t Call it ‘Silicon Beach’
Once in Silicon Valley's shadow, the LA tech community is home to some of the most valuable startups...but can it rise to become THE startup capital?
Most Venture Funding Since 2001
The second quarter of this year saw the most U.S. venture funding since the dotcom boom days, according to data from Thomson Reuters and the National Venture Capital Association.
Urban Compass Raises $40M in Digital Real Estate Boom
Urban Compass, a New York-based real estate site which matches buyers with brokers, has raised $40 million in venture financing, as it looks to expand to new regions.
Alibaba Looking to Invest in Snapchat at $10B Valuation
Chinese e-commerce giant Alibaba may be looking to invest in photo messaging app Snapchat at a $10 billion valuation, according to a report by Bloomberg.
Uber Becomes Most-Valuable Startup at $17B Valuation
Uber, the startup known for its on-demand car service, raised $1.2 billion at an eye-popping $17 billion valuation, meaning its market cap trumps many S&P 500 components.
