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The Washington Post's acquisition strategy

by Faith Merino, October 26, 2010 | Comments

Thao Tran outlines what the Washington Post looks for in startups, and some red flags

I spoke with Thao Tran at September's Vator Splash event, where she discussed the Washington Post's recent acquisition of iCurrent, a personalized news aggregator that allows users to tailor their news consumption to their personal interests. The startup was introduced to her by Ezra Roizen, investment banker at Ackrell Capital, she said. Thao also mentioned that as a news organization, ...

How microfinance can revolutionize art

by Faith Merino, October 26, 2010 | Comments

Could a microfinance platform upend the entertainment industry?

Artists of all shapes and sizes frequently lament the current state of the entertainment industry, which adheres to a centuries-old patronage tradition whereby the few and the powerful get to decide the meaning, context, and future of art. This has become particularly prominent in the book publishing industry, where a war is being waged between publishers, retailers, and consumers over ...

Zuberance raises $8M for advertising platform

by Faith Merino, October 26, 2010 | Comments

The company takes a different approach to word-of-mouth advertising

Most businesses and advertisers know that the most successful and trusted product reviews come from friends. Many have tried to harness the power of word-of-mouth advertising to tout their product or service by offering perks and rewards to customers who recommend the product to friends, but this can be tricky. I, personally, don't like getting sales pitches from friends who ...

Amazon launches Windowshop app for iPad

by Faith Merino, October 26, 2010 | Comments

	The free app allows users to shop for books, movies, music, and more I’m starting a list of reasons why I need an iPad, so that whenever a situation arises in which an iPad would be really convenient, I’ll say out loud to whoever is nearby, “This is why I need an iPad.” You’d be surprised at just how effective that is. It worked when I started my list of reasons why I ...
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Ford to invest $840M in fuel-efficient cars

by Faith Merino, October 26, 2010 | Comments

The incremental investment is expected to create 1,200 full-time jobs in Michigan

In its slow crawl to recovery, Ford is focusing on greener options (the thought of which, if you’ve ever ridden in a Ford Expedition, probably just made you chuckle). The automotive leviathan announced late Monday that it will invest an additional $840 million in Michigan between 2011 and 2013 to engineer and manufacture more fuel-efficient cars. The latest investment builds ...

Amazon boasts record Kindle sales

by Faith Merino, October 25, 2010 | Comments

...while managing to avoid mentioning sales figures

Trying to keep up with Kindle sales is like trying to figure out an algebraic equation. Amazon announced Monday morning that “sales of the new generation Kindle devices since their introduction have already surpassed total Kindle device sales from October through December 2009.” Skyrocketing new-generation Kindle sales is big news, but it would help if I had any idea ...

Groupon partners with eBay for local shopping

by Faith Merino, October 25, 2010 | Comments (1)

The partnership will encourage online shoppers to buy on eBay and check out local businesses

Groupon has made a big new friend on the playground. The company announced Monday morning that it has partnered with eBay, which, admittedly, had me a little confused. What exactly will a company that offers group discounts at local businesses bring to a major online bidding marketplace, and vice versa? As of Monday, eBay shoppers will find Groupon deals throughout ...

iPads and Slates and Tabs, oh my!

by Faith Merino, October 25, 2010 | Comments

	A comparison of newly debuted tablets and how they compare to the iPad I have a sad confession to make: I don’t own a tablet yet. But I want one…so, so badly. Unfortunately, I don’t make enough to be part of that “early adopter” demographic, so this Holiday season I’m going to start a fund among my friends and family. For as little as $500, you can help this girl get a tablet. ...
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5min teams up with Frontier Communications

by Faith Merino, October 22, 2010 | Comments

The partnership will bring 5min's video catalog to Frontier's website, myfitv.com

5min Media is partnering with yet another media company as it continues to expand its reach across the Web. Frontier Communications announced Friday that it is partnering with Web-video syndication platform 5min Media to expand the catalog of videos on its website, Myfitv.com. Currently, Myfitv.com offers 100,000 titles in TV shows, movies, news, sports, and video clips across the Web, ...

No paper? Have the President sign your iPad

by Faith Merino, October 22, 2010 | Comments (1)

President Barack Obama gives his signature via an iPad touchscreen at a rally in WA

President Barack Obama’s four-day tour of the western United States includes stops in Washington, California, and Nevada in an effort to boost support for Democratic senate incumbents. Along the way, Obama stopped at a rally at the University of Washington, in Seattle, where a young man with a big name (Sylvester Cann IV…how many “fourths” do you know?) was waiting ...

TV Networks hold out on Google TV

by Faith Merino, October 22, 2010 | Comments (2)

Top rated TV shows like Dancing with the Stars and Modern Family will not be available on Google TV

Google TV may be facing a long, uphill battle as it tries to get its new Web-TV service off the ground amid unenthused networks. The Wall Street Journal reported Friday morning that several major TV networks and even Hulu are blocking TV shows on their websites from being viewable on Google TV. Among the networks are ABC, which is owned ...

President Obama meets Apple's Steve Jobs

by Faith Merino, October 22, 2010 | Comments (1)

The two met in a San Francisco hotel room Thursday afternoon

What would a meeting between Steve Jobs and President Barack Obama be like? It would probably be pretty boring, since neither one would be willing to divulge his secrets. But White House spokesman Robert Gibbs confirmed Thursday evening that the two ubermensches met in a San Francisco hotel room earlier that afternoon. "They discussed American competitiveness and education, especially reforms ...

Nokia to cut 1800 jobs worldwide

by Faith Merino, October 21, 2010 | Comments

While the company reported improved 3Q earnings, it still lags in the smartphone race

Nokia, the world’s largest cell phone manufacturer, announced Thursday that it would cut 1,800 jobs worldwide to jumpstart smartphone production. The announcement follows a better-than-expected third quarter earnings report that puts earnings at €322 million, or $447.6 million, compared to predictions from Bloomberg analysts that put Nokia’s third quarter earnings closer to €182.5 million, following a €913 million loss this ...

Unsubscribe.com raises $2.1M

by Faith Merino, October 21, 2010 | Comments

The company offers a service that allows users to unsubscribe from any mailing list with one click

I periodically go through phases where I suddenly get motivated to work out and eat better. They never last very long. (I’ve charted the pattern and the weak point in the trajectory is always the part where I swear off weekday-drinking, or commit to only drinking socially. Ha!) Nevertheless, they always end the same way: I suddenly find my inbox ...

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The Washington Post's acquisition strategy

Thao Tran outlines what the Washington Post looks for in startups, and some red flags

How microfinance can revolutionize art

Could a microfinance platform upend the entertainment industry?

Zuberance raises $8M for advertising platform

The company takes a different approach to word-of-mouth advertising

Amazon launches Windowshop app for iPad

The free app allows users to shop for books, movies, music, and more

Ford to invest $840M in fuel-efficient cars

The incremental investment is expected to create 1,200 full-time jobs in Michigan

Amazon boasts record Kindle sales

...while managing to avoid mentioning sales figures

Groupon partners with eBay for local shopping

The partnership will encourage online shoppers to buy on eBay and check out local businesses

iPads and Slates and Tabs, oh my!

A comparison of newly debuted tablets and how they compare to the iPad

More privacy problems for Facebook

Only these are ones that haven't actually happened yet

5min teams up with Frontier Communications

The partnership will bring 5min's video catalog to Frontier's website, myfitv.com

No paper? Have the President sign your iPad

President Barack Obama gives his signature via an iPad touchscreen at a rally in WA

TV Networks hold out on Google TV

Top rated TV shows like Dancing with the Stars and Modern Family will not be available on Google TV

President Obama meets Apple's Steve Jobs

The two met in a San Francisco hotel room Thursday afternoon

Nokia to cut 1800 jobs worldwide

While the company reported improved 3Q earnings, it still lags in the smartphone race

Unsubscribe.com raises $2.1M

The company offers a service that allows users to unsubscribe from any mailing list with one click