Here’s How Square Will Process Your Bucks at Starbucks
Earlier today, buzzy mobile payments start-up Square, Inc. announced a partnership with Starbucks to process credit card transactions at 7,000 Starbucks shops across the U.S., and to make Square’s mobile phone app an option for payment, as well. In a sit-down with a small group of journalists this morning in New York City, Starbucks chief [...]
Read MoreTech Week in Review 1-21-2011
Motorola Bootloader Policy Motorola has recently come under fire regarding their bootloader policy. Motorola’s devices are developed so that the bootloader is locked. This means you can’t root them. So, even though they make some of the best and most popular Android handsets on the market, many Android fans steer clear. When one of these [...]
Read MoreStarbucks Now Offers Free Access to Music and Movies in Store
Starbucks, the world’s largest coffee retailer, stepped up their game after unveiling additions to their WiFi network that will allow customers to enjoy free access to media like movies and e-books while in store. Smartphone toting coffee lovers–as well as those with iPads and laptops–can now enjoy a variety of “snackable” (their words, not mine) [...]
Read More5 Safety Tips for Public Wi-Fi Access Points
It is not uncommon for retailers to offer free Wi-Fi for their customers. For example, just a few months ago, Starbucks began offering free (with no registration required) unlimited Wi-Fi at all of its locations. Offering this service to customers makes sense because they increasingly expect it to be there. In fact, a recent survey [...]
Read MoreThe Foursquare Challenge: Employee Incentive vs. Customer Rewards?
Next time you’re wondering why you can’t steal the Foursquare title of Mayor from whoever currently holds the crown at your favorite venue, take a look behind the counter. There’s a good chance that the Mayor’s an employee putting in an unbeatable 40 check-ins a week on the throne. Stories have begun to surface around [...]
Read MoreThey Got the Memo! Starbucks Offers Free Wi-Fi Nationwide
No time limits. No purchase necessary. Free Internet to customers at all Starbucks stores nationally beginning July 1. Wonder what influenced their decision?! Could it be the growing number of food retailers offering free wireless to customers such as Panera Bread, McDonald’s, Denny’s, and Caribou Coffee? We think so. Starbucks has been slow to offer [...]
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