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Behind the Launch: Our Startup Grows Up
Discuss the show on Twitter: #BehindTheLaunch In Mashable‘s new video series, Behind the Launch, we’re taking cameras behind the scenes at Vungle, an in-app video advertising startup. On the previous episode, a press release went live, announcing the startup’s $2 … Continue reading
How to Earn Cash for Sharing Online Purchases with Facebook
Wish you could get rewards for all your online shopping? Spreadsave, which launched on Wednesday, lets you to shop and get money back for using and sharing deals with friends on Facebook. Spreadsave is not only a hub for the … Continue reading
Romney’s Gaffe-Prone ‘Amercia’ App Gets a Fix
Pack it up, everyone, the fun’s over: Mitt Romney’s “With Mitt” iPhone app no longer includes the “Amercia” typo. Version 1.0.1 became available in the App Store at approximately 1:00 p.m. ET on Wednesday. What’s new in this version? “Bug … Continue reading
This App Wants to Pay You to Check Store Displays
The Spark of Genius Series highlights a unique feature of startups and is made possible by Microsoft BizSpark. If you would like to have your startup considered for inclusion, please see the details here. Name: Quri Quick Pitch: Get paid … Continue reading
New Site’s Algorithm Promises Bra Shoppers a Perfect Fit
It’s cold, you’re in a room with unflattering fluorescent lights and a full-length mirror, and a stranger wants to wrap your bust in measuring tape. That’s what buying a bra is usually like. A startup called True & Co has … Continue reading
World Food Programme to Host Google+ Hangout on Hunger Crisis
The World Food Programme (WFP), the food aid arm of the United Nations and the world’s largest humanitarian agency fighting hunger worldwide, will host a Google+ Hangout from the front lines of the Sahel Crisis today at 3:00 p.m. EDT … Continue reading
Apple’s Tim Cook Hints at Deeper Facebook Ties, Enhanced Siri
Apple CEO Tim Cook was careful not to reveal any deep secrets in his sit-down interview with All Things D‘s Walt Mossberg and Kara Swisher. But he did drop a few breadcrumbs for Apple speculators to follow. Speaking about Facebook, … Continue reading
How Stan Lee Became a Social Media Superhero [EXCLUSIVE]
Excelsior! At 89 years-old, comic book legend Stan Lee shows no signs of slowing down. In fact, the creative force behind iconic Marvel characters, including Spiderman, Iron Man and the Incredible Hulk, is more digitally connected than many whippersnappers half … Continue reading
Kid Wakes Up After Anesthesia, Hilarity Ensues [VIDEO]
What is it about children on anesthetics that makes parents run for their camera? The drug-induced babble from “David After Dentist” was the first to go viral, and now we have Matt. Meet the boy who finally understands what David … Continue reading
Amercia! Epic Mitt Romney App Gaffe Goes Viral Online [PICS]
1. @danielpunkass Click here to view this gallery. Mitt Romney launched an official iPhone app Tuesday night — only to find that it came with one glaring, humiliating oversight for his campaign. Here’s how the free app works: You take … Continue reading
