Is Google Looking for a Deal on Groupon?
According to Kara Swisher, Google is sniffing around local deal-of-the-day site, Groupon. Yahoo made a similar move a while ago, but the acquisition never happened. Sources say prices being considered are well above the $2 and $3 billion that was on the table from Yahoo. But sources cautioned that the talks are not complete, and [...]
Read MoreTastemaker Sonya Donaldson Shares Tech and Sensibility
When Sonya Donaldson walks into your classroom, you know that you are about to benefit from more than 18 years of experience in the technology trenches. She’s the former technology editor of Black Enterprise who now teaches a first year course called, “Technology and Identities” in addition to classes on twentieth- and twenty-first century literature. [...]
Read MoreMoguldom Launches Exclusive Partnership With Groupon
Moguldom Media Group, the powerhouse parent company of sites like Bossip.com and The Atlanta Post, has announced an exclusive partnership with shopping website Groupon. This new parternship will allow Groupon to create and deliver advertisements that cater to the specific needs of an African American audience. Groupon, is one of the largest independent shopping networks in the world [...]
Read MoreApple TV Gets Last.fm and a Web Browser via aTV Flash
Firecore has announced an update to their software suite for the latest Apple TV that adds Last.fm and a web browser. Called aTV Flash (black), the software aims enhances your Apple TV experience. The latest version includes a wireless installer which gets your Apple TV set up to download additional apps and updates. Couch Surfer, [...]
Read MoreChad Ochocinco Takes Over the iTunes App Store with “MadChad” Game
Chad Ochocinco, Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver, partnered with Rock Software to release the iOS game “Mad Chad.” It became available for download today and has already become the top paid app in the iTunes App Store. As Adam Fusfeld of BI puts it, this “further cements Ochocinco’s status as the most web-friendly athlete.” He is [...]
Read MoreFacebook and MySpace: Ultimate Mashup
At a short event today, MySpace and Facebook announced a new mashup initiative that lets you login to MySpace using Facebook Connect. Upon visiting MySpace.com, you will now see a login box with the text, “Mashup your Facebook Likes and public profile info to connect with all the entertainment you love for up-to-the-minute news, photos, [...]
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