Technology has evolved at an exceptional speed. Nowadays, a car is more than just a vehicle, it’s an intricate computer system, controlling things like the audio-visual system or the rear-facing camera that assists with reversing. Lost are the days where OnStar was the only roadside-assistance service. Now with virtually any smartphone a myriad of functions [...]
The Latest Interest Network
October 19, 2011 By Leave a Comment
UberMedia has a fresh take on Social Networks with it’s latest project Chime.In. Chime combines Twitter, Facebook, and Reddit to create what UberMedia CEO Bill Gross calls an “interest network”. Like other social networks, Chime.in lets users share content with others. It has a newsfeed, profile pages and a system for following other users. The social [...]
The Evolution of Online Shopping
October 5, 2011 By Leave a Comment
If you think back five years ago, did you do online shopping? The majority of people were uncomfortable with the idea of inputting their credit card online, for fear of identity theft or fraud. These days, it’s rare to find individuals who aren’t comfortable with purchasing goods online, especially with the rise and popularity of [...]
Picking the Best Name Could Be Your Golden Ticket
September 30, 2011 By Leave a Comment
It was recently reported that the top two ways to earn money online in 2011 is through 1) mobile app development and 2) purchasing domain names. Let’s explore the potential of purchasing domains. Yesterday, I read that RealEstate.com recently sold for 8.25 million! This made me wonder what the price tag was for some of the [...]
Hello Google Wallet!
September 21, 2011 By Leave a Comment
The ability for individuals to tap or swipe their phones to pay for things was made reality yesterday with the launch of Google Wallet, on the Samsung Nexus S. This marks the first digital wallet on the market and the evolution of how we can pay for things. Currently, the only credit card that will [...]
Searching the Internet for the Environment
September 1, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Ecosia is a typical search engine in that it will help you find what you are looking for on the web. The difference is that through searching, Ecosia gives back to the rainforest. The way this works is that if you saw an interesting sponsored link and decided to click it, the sponsoring company pays [...]
How to Sit with Friends at Sold Out Concerts
August 30, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Goldstar is a membership-based website that offers discount tickets to various events. They include live entertainment, like theater, comedy, sports, music, performing arts and even things like wine tastings, sushi making classes and rodeos. Goldstar has 5,000 venue-partners around the U.S. (from Cirque du Soleil and Ticketmaster to the San Francisco Giants) and counts Matt [...]
The Evolution of Social Buying
August 3, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Over the past year, daily deal websites like Groupon and LivingSocial have grown in popularity and have given way to terms such as “social buying.” It is reported that approximately twenty percent of these daily deals go unused, allowing for the emergence of reselling sites such as DealsGoRound, LifeSta, and CoupRecoup, all of which give [...]
Looking to Save When Travelling?
July 22, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Since it’s summer, many individuals, including possibly yourself, will be travelling this summer. Less people are looking at travel agents to book their trip and get them the best deal. Rather, people are going searching online travel sites for the best deal. Here’s an interested tidbit of information: if you are looking for additional savings, [...]
Are Class Action Suits Against Groupon A Growing Trend?
June 23, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Groupon, an online provider of daily deals, has grown in popularity over the last year. Advertisements, referrals, and commercials are seen everywhere. It’s hard to imagine that individuals haven’t heard of this popular social buying site. Over the last couple of months, Groupon Inc. has been sued, as there are allegations that the expiration dates [...]
