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Kayak analyzes a billion queries to uncover secrets behind cheap flights
Venture Beat - 21 Mar 2013 23:58
Kayak's most recent data pull yields the best flight deals, busiest airports, and most popular destinations, and provides tips on how to save money on travel.
8 months after hack on Wired reporter, Apple adds two-factor authentication to iCloud
Venture Beat - 21 Mar 2013 23:54
Apple introduced the two-factor authentication option for securing your iCloud accounts today.
U.S. Department of Defense orders 120K iPads, 100K iPad minis, 200K iPod touches, and 210K iPhones
Venture Beat - 21 Mar 2013 23:49
The U.S. military is fairly well-equipped with M16s, Abrams battle tanks, and aircraft carriers. But apparently there is a major shortage of shiny new Apple iDevices.
iPhone trade-ins doubled in month leading up to Samsung Galaxy S IV launch
Venture Beat - 21 Mar 2013 23:24
Are people trading in their iPhones for Samsung's new Galaxy SÂ IV?
MoveTogether makes the ‘in-between’ moments more meaningful (exclusive)
Venture Beat - 21 Mar 2013 23:02
MoveTogether is a mobile app that makes it easier to discover and organize casual activities with friends.
Daily Wrap: 3/21/2013
Forbes - 21 Mar 2013 22:44
Stocks sank after tech giant Oracle reported lower than expected third quarter income and sales and the crisis in Cyprus worsened. Heading into the last half hour of the session, the Dow was down .43%, the S&P was down ....
Zynga will no longer require Facebook sign-in on Zynga.com
Venture Beat - 21 Mar 2013 22:30
Players will be able to play games without divulging their real names.
Ross Stores Announces Earnings
Forbes - 21 Mar 2013 22:20
Ross Stores (ROST) announced that earnings for the quarter increased by 25.9% to $1.07 per share from the same period last year mainly due to successful efforts to cut costs and inventories. Ernings were in line with est...
Win a tailored business trip to the UK
Venture Beat - 21 Mar 2013 22:17
Sponsored Post The UK is at the forefront of technology and creativity in Europe, with a wealth of business opportunities...
Why App Store Optimization is key for building an audience
Venture Beat - 21 Mar 2013 22:00
Guest Post Just like SEO optimization for web sites, it's important for developers to tweak their App Store listings.
Analyst Moves: LM, PLT
Forbes - 21 Mar 2013 21:44
Legg Mason (LM) was upgraded by Wells Fargo (WFC) to outperform from market perform as there is more clarity with regards to future performance and cashflow.
Consumer Insights Are Not Necessarily Good PR Strategies. Just Ask Mattel.
Forbes - 21 Mar 2013 21:36Pope Francis's Problems In 92 Seconds
Forbes - 21 Mar 2013 21:30Google Alerts ‘broken,’ ‘useless,’ and slowed to a ‘trickle’
Venture Beat - 21 Mar 2013 21:16
Reports are coming out that Google Alerts is not working as it used to, and no longer as useful a tool for brands, businesses, and marketers.
Marin Software is expected to be the next strong tech IPO
Venture Beat - 21 Mar 2013 21:14
Bay Area-based Marin Software is set to sell its initial shares late on Thursday. Analysts expect to see a strong debut from the digital ad management company.
Agawi launches platform to make PC games work on Android devices
Venture Beat - 21 Mar 2013 21:00
A number of publishers with 15 games will launch on Agawi's Android platform.
Kiip relaunches $100K Build Fund to recruit more developers into its mobile-rewards network
Venture Beat - 21 Mar 2013 21:00
Pepsi will offer rewards for the fitness and health portion of the Build Fund.
CNL Breaks Above 3% Yield Territory
Forbes - 21 Mar 2013 20:59Stripe and Parse partner up to expand realm of mobile payments
Venture Beat - 21 Mar 2013 20:46
Y Combinator startups Stripe and Parse form a partnership to make it easy for developers to integrate payments into their mobile apps.
How big brother could make wiretapping mandatory on all VoIP services
Venture Beat - 21 Mar 2013 20:33
Guest Post Here's what you should know about the future of wiretapping on VoIPÂ services.
Yahoo’s spring plans: 115 new jobs & an eco-friendly data center in New York
Venture Beat - 21 Mar 2013 20:09
The data center will use low-cost hydropower from the Niagara Hydroelectric Power Plant as well as an outside-air cooling system to keep machines at optimal temperatures.
How AstraZeneca Will Use A Diagnostic To Market Its Blood Thinner
Forbes - 21 Mar 2013 20:08
Earlier today I wrote about how AstraZeneca is telling investors that its blood-thinner Brilinta, used to prevent second heart attacks, could be a multi-billion dollar drug, at least twice as big as Wall Street analysts ...