Less than a week after Google launched a service that allows private individuals to transfer money by email, Square has launched a similar product in a private beta.
Square Follows Google With Pay-by-Email Service
Yahoo Announces Upgrades to Flickr, New Offices in Times Square
Yahoo said today it would set up a large office in Times Square and had launched a major update of Flickr.
6 Potential Barriers to the Success of Google Glass
Any new physical package for technology creates a wide range of new possible uses for it, as the smartphone demonstrates. That possibility accounts for the enthusiasm the Google Glass users at I/O reported about the device. But to succeed, Glass will have to appeal to average users. To do that, it will have to clear several substantial hurdles.
What Netflix Originals Reveal About Social Media’s Newest Category of Fans: ‘Binge’ Viewers
People who watch entire seasons of television in one sitting are willing to share where they are in a series, but are careful of revealing spoilers, according to an analysis by social media research firm Fizziology. These binge viewers, as they’re called, showed very different behaviors for “House of Cards” than they are showing now for the upcoming season of “Arrested Development”: two Netflix original series that viewers can watch at their own pace.
Influencer Marketing Tips from Digital Hollywood
Influencer marketing is a hot trend in social media. Read on for expert advice from the Digital Hollywood conference.
Pinterest Delivers Pin Buttons to Other Mobile Apps
As part of a flurry of activity, Pinterest today announced that it had launched ‘Pin It’ buttons in several popular craft, photo and commerce apps.
New Pinterest Feature: Descriptive Captions on Pins
Pinterest is making its collection of images more informative with a new format for a select group of pins that show products, movies, and recipes, the company announced today.
Yahoo Confirms Plans to Acquire, But Not ‘Screw Up,’ Tumblr
Yahoo has officially announced its plans to acquire Tumblr for $1.1 billion. Much like Facebook’s $1 billion acquisition of Instagram in 2012, Yahoo’s latest purchase will bring the company a younger user base with the promise of more revenue.
Why Teachers Are Using Pinterest to Find Inspiration for the Classroom
For three elementary school teachers in San Francisco, Pinterest is a window into other classrooms – a virtual chalkboard where they can view lesson plans and fresh ideas from other educators without leaving their desks.
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Report: Yahoo Will Announce Acquisition of Tumblr Today (SocialTimes)
Yahoo’s board met Sunday and agreed to acquire Tumblr for $1.1 billion in cash, according to AllThingsD. The company was quickly targeted by incoming CEO Marissa Mayer as a larger acquisition target, according to AllThingsD reports. AllThingsD It’s not clear when the official vote was taken, but sources close to the board said the acquisition was a foregone conclusion and was unanimously approved by the directors of Silicon Valley Internet giant. The deal will likely be announced this morning, said numerous sources.
