Stories by Zach Miners

Bitcoin rival Ripple looks to make waves

The online virtual currency Bitcoin has generated some serious buzz lately, with its value soaring past US$200 for the first time this week. Now a smaller player hopes to emerge as a rival by processing transactions faster and giving its users more payment options.

Written by Zach Miners11 April 13 11:46

Developers get some tips on mobile app privacy

Mobile app developers face a huge challenge in keeping up with the fast-changing landscape of data privacy law. They got some tips Wednesday at a conference devoted to the topic in San Francisco.

Written by Zach Miners11 April 13 01:15

Bitcoin's price soars to over $200

Bitcoin may just be a "virtual" currency, but there's no denying its rising value. The currency, which last month was trading on the order of roughly $30, is now valued at over US$230.

Written by Zach Miners09 April 13 21:38

Diversifying Facebook Home could broaden its appeal, analysts say

Facebook's Home mobile software for Android-equipped smartphones might only appeal to the most active Facebook users at first, but the company's plan to integrate third-party social services into it could broaden its appeal.

Written by Zach Miners04 April 13 22:43

Twitter provides access to mobile apps from within tweets

Twitter's in-the-moment stream of quick comments and links might seem tailor-made for those with short attention spans, but the company is rolling out changes that will make tweets more interactive, including the ability to access mobile apps from inside a tweet.

Written by Zach Miners03 April 13 22:44

Facebook's Sheryl Sandberg deposed in employee antritrust case

Facebook Chief Operating Officer Sheryl Sandberg is scheduled to join a number of other high-profile tech players to testify in a private antitrust suit brought against seven California-based technology companies by former employees.

Written by Zach Miners02 April 13 01:53

Speakerfy sees mini-concerts, more social music sharing with new app

Imagine you're working out with friends at the gym and you all want to listen to a song, but only one person has it downloaded. Not a problem: Beaming the song from one smartphone to any number of other devices is a little easier now with a new app.

Written by Zach Miners02 April 13 00:02

Get those jeans delivered today via Google

Google wants to take the immediacy of online search and apply it to something a little more tangible: retail. Starting Thursday, a small pool of shoppers can begin to test out an experimental same-day delivery service for certain products bought online.

Written by Zach Miners28 March 13 19:42
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