Automatic Launches Device, iPhone App to Make Cars Connected for Smarter Driving
bySan Francisco-based Automatic is the latest startup to tackle the connected car space with the launch of its hardware device,…
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500friends Adds $5M, Looks to Bring Retailers Up to Speed With Social Loyalty Program
by500friends, the startup behind a social loyalty program for retailers called LoyaltyPlus, announced today that it has closed…
Former Shopkick Employees Launch Shopular, a Passbook-Style Ambient Coupon App
byToday Palo Alto-based Shopular, a location-based app that notifies consumers of relevant coupons while they’re in a given…
BufferBox Partners With GO Transit to Offer Parcel Pickup Service to Commuters
byToronto-based BufferBox announced today that it has secured a contract with MetroLinx, the agency that oversees public transit…
Custora Updates Ecommerce Analytics Tool to Drill Down on Customer Retention
byToday Custora debuted the latest version of its platform, which aims to help online retailers “move beyond batch-and-blast…
SmartAsset Launches to Help People Understand Their Financial Decisions
byWhile there are no shortage of personal finance tools out there, they tend to focus more on day-to-day spending and savings…
Sonalight’s Voice-Powered App Enables Handsfree Texting
byApple made voice recognition tech a center-stage concern when it unveiled Siri alongside its iPhone 4S announcement, but…
Twitter Acquires Simplified Blogging Platform Posterous
byPosterous co-founder and CEO Sachin Agarwal announced today on the official Posterous blog that the company has been acquired…
LinkedIn Continues on Post-IPO Acquisition Tear with Rapportive
byWhen big corporations acquire startups there’s often feeling of trepidation among current users. Will the service remain…