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iPhone, iPad app rewards being a couch potato

(AP) -- Want to earn stuff by watching TV? An app for that is set to make its debut.

Technology / Software

created Jan 25, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Apple under fire over China university outlet

Technology giant Apple has come under fire in China over plans to open an outlet in the library of one of the country's oldest and most prestigious universities.

Technology / Business

created Sep 15, 2011 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Twitter to serve up ads with 'Promoted Tweets'

Twitter said Thursday that it will begin placing advertisements known as "Promoted Tweets" in the timelines of users who follow a particular brand or company.

Technology / Internet

created Jul 28, 2011 | popularity 1 / 5 (1) | comments 2

Researchers show Starbucks' logo redesign could prove beneficial to company

Despite U.S. consumers' threats of protests in response to the redesigned Starbucks logo unveiled yesterday, the new look may be a smart move in the long run as the coffee company expands into Asian markets, ...

Other Sciences / Economics & Business

created Jan 07, 2011 | popularity 4 / 5 (2) | comments 10 | with audio podcast

Starbucks hopes free songs, e-books lure customers

(AP) -- Starbucks is adding a venti-sized dollop of free books, news and entertainment to its Internet offerings starting Wednesday.

Technology / Internet

created Oct 20, 2010 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 3

Starbucks' free Wi-Fi shows disturbing shift: Marketing to jobless

I'd always figured free Wi-Fi was one of those things guaranteed in the Constitution. I mean, isn't it self-evident? Air, water, Wi-Fi?

Technology / Telecom

created Jun 27, 2010 | popularity 4 / 5 (5) | comments 5

Starbucks: Free Wi-Fi at 6,700 US sites

(AP) -- Starbucks Corp. will begin offering unlimited free wireless Internet access at all company-operated U.S. locations starting July 1, part of an ongoing effort to bring more customers in the door.

Technology / Telecom

created Jun 14, 2010 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 2

Facebook COO nominated to Disney board

The Walt Disney Co. said Wednesday that Sheryl Sandberg, chief operating officer of Facebook, has been nominated to serve on the board of directors of the US media and entertainment giant.

Technology / Business

created Dec 23, 2009 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

A breath mint made from... coffee?

We all know why Starbucks puts boxes of breath mints close to the cash register. Your morning latte can create a startling aroma in your mouth, strong enough to startle your co-workers too.

Medicine & Health / Research

created Jun 24, 2009 | popularity 4.3 / 5 (3) | comments 0