February 08, 2013
US: Final e-book publisher settles, Apple is next target for...
The US Department of Justice has announced it has reached a settlement with the final e-book publishing firm accused of price-fixing its e-Books and colluding with Apple. The firm apparently...
February 07, 2013
US: New patent lawsuit puts the e-reader at stake
A lawsuit filed against makers of various flat-screen products used as e-readers may result in readers like the Kindle and the Nook being taken off the shelves. According to reports,...
February 07, 2013
Local Services Booking eCommerce Platform MyTime Launches
MyTime, a local services and appointments booking eCommerce platform has debuted in Los Angeles, according to TechCrunch. Services such as car repairs, auto detailing, hair styling massages and more can...
February 07, 2013
LevelUp, Amazon And Apple Bring Big Name Appeal To Twitter
Here are our top five tweets from the week that was. Keep tweeting, and we may feature you next Friday. @BC_PYMNTS: So excited to announce @TheLevelUp’s participation in #IP2013! Lots...
February 06, 2013
What Apple’s Information Win Means For All Of eCommerce
“California Supreme Court Rules in Apple Inc. v. Superior Court That Online Retailers May Request Personal Identification Information from Purchasers of Electronic Downloads.” On February 4, the California Supreme Court...
February 05, 2013
A People’s Court For Cyber Disputes
Colin Rule started his first online courtroom in 2003, when he was working for eBay and PayPal. The tool became incredibly popular and now totals over 60 million disputes yearly....
February 05, 2013
Amazon Launches Own Currency, Gives Out Amazon Coins
Amazon has just announced that come May, Kindle Fire users will have access to a new virtual currency – Amazon Coins. The currency allows customers to pay for purchases such...
February 03, 2013
Exchanging Miles For Money : A Success Story
PointsPay, the mobile wallet that lets you exchange loyalty points and miles into money has announced its PointsPay app has been updated. The key feature of this new consumer interface...
January 23, 2013
Is Peer-To-Peer Lending The New Norm?
Does peer-to-peer lending pose a legitimate threat to big banks? According to a recent piece by Bloomberg, it’s a distinct possibility. The article takes a look at two P2P lending...
