Simbi raises $1.2 million to make bartering services easy online
A startup called Simbi has raised $1.2 million in seed funding to popularize its marketplace where people can barter skills and services ...
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Verifly launches drone insurance by the flight, and on-demand in the US
A startup called Verifly is making insurance on-demand, and per-flight, available to drone users today with a new mobile app and service t...
Orkut creator intros a social network based on your obsessions
Google might have axed Orkut a couple of years ago, but the social network's spirit is living on. Its namesake Orkut Büyükkökten has l...
ReachNow expands BMW car sharing to Portland
After launching in Seattle in April, BMW’s car sharing service ReachNow is expanding down the I-5 corridor to Portland, Oregon. In Seatt...
Chariot launches service for people who don’t work downtown
Chariot, the commuter shuttle company that can transport up to 14 people at a time, just launched a new service for people who work in Sa...
Uber reportedly pours $500 million into mapping the planet
It won't surprise you to hear that Uber is improving its maps to offer better pickups and drop-offs, but the ridesharing giant is ap...
Google brings Family Library sharing to the Play Store
The Google Play Store's rumored Family Library feature officially goes live today with expanded sharing options for all of your apps...
Now Xbox Live Gamertags will expire after five years
It's always frustrating when you can't get your preferred nickname for any online service, and after nearly 14 years many of the...
Amazon teams up with the UK to make drone delivery a reality
Amazon has found a staunch ally in the British government in its quest to use drones for delivery . This new partnership with the UK ...
You can soon call on Amazon to bring you lunch in a hurry
Amazon isn't satisfied with bringing you same-day delivery and student loans . It also wants to enter the food delivery business. Hav...
Spotify is now selling your information to advertisers
If you're a Spotify user, your friends and family aren't the only ones who are able to check out your playlists. The popular stre...
Redbox is getting back into streaming and downloads
Redbox's ill-fated attempt to take on Netflix and Hulu shut down in 2014 , but Variety reports that it's ready to try again. Fr...
Periscope videos can now be embedded with a tweet
One key thing was missing from Periscope's live video option : the ability to embed the video streams and archived footage in other p...
Whirlpool washer and dryer can order refills with Amazon Dash
If you hate having to swing by the store to get washing detergent and dryer sheets, Whirlpool has you covered. The appliance maker'...
Vine is a sinking ship but one worth saving
If you haven't checked in on Vine recently, you might find that the six-second video network looks a little less vibrant than i...
Amazon Singles Classics brings stories from magazines to Kindle
If you're looking for some new reading material on your Kindle or inside Amazon's reading app, you're in luck. The online ret...
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