You might think college students are tricky to shop for, but in reality that couldnât be further from the truth. Since they’re constantly swamped with homework and simultaneously managing a busy social life, all they want is stuff that makes…
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Smart gifts for the college students on your list 0
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Goldbely Debuts An App That Lets You Order Gourmet, Regional Cuisine From Anywhere In The U.S. 2
November 24th at 8:43pm / TechCrunch / 0 opinionsGoldbely, the Y Combinator-backed startup that lets you order gourmet foods from around the U.S. is now on mobile. The company just launched its first app with Goldbely for iOS, which also includes a newly added next-day shipping feature for getting its tasty treats more quickly than before – whether that’s a real Philly cheesesteak, deep dish pizza from Chicago, Maryland crab…
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5 can't-miss apps: Carousel, Cheezburger, Next Glass and more 1
November 23rd at 6:45am / Mashable / 0 opinionsThis week's list includes an expansion of Dropbox's photo-organization app, a running app to help you train smarter, and an app that helps you find new beer and wine to try.
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Online retailers who support Apple Pay in iOS apps will boost sales this holiday, study says 0
November 18th at 4:11pm / AppleInsider / 0 opinionsWhile most of the buzz surrounding Apple Pay is focused on its use in person at retail, the most popular application this holiday season may be in securely authorizing online purchases, a new study shows.
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The Drop Connected Kitchen Scale Is Not As Easy As Apple Pie, Yet 0
November 18th at 3:43am / TechCrunch / 0 opinionsThe next frontier of hardware is in your kitchen. Drop hopes to be a part of that connected experience with a kitchen scale that uses Bluetooth technology to take you step-by-step through hundreds of curated recipes.It’s an Irish invention that has been on pre-sale all summer long. It’s now available for purchase in the U.S., the U.K., Canada and Europe for $99.95. That seems a…
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With McD’s Using Apple Pay, PayPal Scoops Up Burger King For Fast Mobile Sales 0
November 3rd at 8:23pm / TechCrunch / 0 opinionsA short code for a Whopper, or a tap for a Big Mac? On the heels of McDonalds working with Apple to let iPhone users buy Big Macs and more using Apple Pay, PayPal — Apple’s burgeoning rival in payments — has inked a deal with McD’s long-time fast-food competitor, Burger King, to power a mobile payment service at its chain of restaurants, by way of a new Burger…
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Reserve wants to be like Uber for dining out, with help from Uber's cofounder 0
October 28th at 7:05pm / Mashable / 0 opinionsReserve, an app that launched Tuesday, promises to change how users choose restaurants, make reservations and pay for their meals.
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Reserve, From Startup Studio Expa, Makes Restaurant Reservations Easier Than Ever 1
October 28th at 7:03pm / TechCrunch / 0 opinionsA startup called Reserve is launching a beta version of its “digital concierge” app today, promising to help users snag reservations at top-tier restaurants and improve the dining experience overall.This is the first launch out of Expa, the “startup studio” created by StumbleUpon and Uber co-founder Garrett Camp. (Expa recently raised $50 million and announced the…
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Apple Pay is online, too: Apple Store, others apps accept Touch ID for authorizing purchases 1
October 20th at 11:11pm / AppleInsider / 0 opinionsThe official Apple Store application was updated on Monday with support for one-touch checkout using Apple Pay and Touch ID, marking the start of the online purchasing capabilities of Apple's new digital wallet service.
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Wired and Weird: A Techie's Guide to Navigating Austin 0
September 22nd at 7:45pm / Mashable / 0 opinionsAustin is wired on weird -- but weird in an amazing way. Here's how to make the most of your stay in the city, and how to do so in techie style.
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Uber adds API access, affiliate program for apps on Apple's iPhone 1
August 20th at 10:51pm / AppleInsider / 0 opinionsCar-calling service Uber on Wednesday unveiled new API and affiliate programs that allow developers to integrate Uber services -- including destination finding, pickup times, fare estimates, and trip history -- into their own apps and earn Uber credits.
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From Westfield Labs Comes An App To Let Your Pre-Order Meals From The Food Court 2
August 19th at 1:23am / TechCrunch / 0 opinionsOne of the most recent applications from Westfield Labs is Dine On Time, an app that lets busy shoppers skip the line at restaurants in its food court and pay for their meal via mobile app. Since many of the diners in its San Francisco location are actually workers who have offices nearby, time is of the essence, and being able to place an order without having to wait in line is huge.
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Dude, Push For Pizza 0
August 5th at 8:09pm / The Verge / 0 opinionsIt's 3:00 AM. You're hungry. Your buds are hungry. The Cool Ranch Doritos bag is long past empty. "Oh my God, there's an app for this," says your bro Scott. He pulls out his iPhone and taps a red icon labeled PushForPizza. Moments later Scott lets out a primal scream as he stretches out on the couch and slips his phone back into his pocket. "What just happened?" you think....
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Y Combinator-Backed Kash Lets Retailers Offer Starbucks-Like Mobile Payments While Cutting Out Credit Cards 0
July 31st at 1:03am / TechCrunch / 0 opinionsIf you’ve been to a Starbucks in the past year or so, it’s almost guaranteed you’ve seen someone in line pay with their smartphone by opening the Starbucks app and holding a bar code up to a scanner. Kash is hoping to bring the same experience to other retailers and small businesses while cutting out one of their biggest costs: credit card fees.
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Point The WineGlass App At A Wine Menu, See Reviews And How Much To Pay 0
June 18th at 10:03pm / TechCrunch / 0 opinionsA Wine menu is just a string of confusing French words to most people. But take a photo of one with WineGlass and the app overlays reviews, tasting notes, and what you should expect to pay for each bottle on the menu. WineGlass could keep you from getting ripped off, find you vino you actually like, and make you a hit at dinner parties for just $5.Developed by a 6-year Facebook veteran…
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Google Wallet’s 2-Click Instant Buy Checkout Comes To iOS 0
June 11th at 8:03pm / TechCrunch / 0 opinionsAbout a year ago, Google Wallet launched its Instant Buy API for Android apps, and today it is bringing it to iOS apps. With Instant Buy, developers can integrate Google Wallet’s checkout into their apps and have users check out with as few as two clicks.The Instant Buy API gives developers an easy way to access and store payment data in the cloud.
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Never burn another bag of popcorn with Perfect Pop 0
May 20th at 7:35am / Cult of Mac / 0 opinionsWhether you’re watching television at home or a new feature film at the movie theaters, popcorn always serves to be a tasty viewing companion. While popcorn is delicious there’s nothing more frustrating than smelling the buttery cooking kernels only to…
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With New Food App Square Order, Square Wants A Bigger Bite Of The Restaurant Industry 0
May 12th at 3:43pm / TechCrunch / 0 opinionsSquare, by many accounts, is hungrily in search of new revenue streams to feed its expanding ambitions in e-commerce, and today we are getting another glimpse of where that strategy is taking it. The company has launched a new mobile app called Square Order, which lets you order from nearby eateries, pay for it, and then get a ping when it is ready for collection.
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Wine App Delectable Raises $3M Series A 0
May 7th at 5:03pm / TechCrunch / 0 opinionsDelectable, an iOS app that lets you find and share wine recommendations, has announced a $3 million Series A round from angel investors including Ron Conway, Max Levchin, David Sacks (the founder of Yammer), and Deep Fork Capital.
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The Best Apps for the World's Biggest Cities 0
May 6th at 1:45pm / Mashable / 0 opinionsWe all know that apps are a daily part of our lives. After all, 56% of people on the planet own a smart phone, and according to Flurry, people are starting to spend more time using apps than they do watching TV.
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5 Can't-Miss Apps: Dropbox's Carousel and More 2
April 13th at 2:25am / Mashable / 0 opinionsBetween all the Heartbleed revelations, and figuring out which passwords you now need to change, you may have overlooked some of this week's best new apps. Luckily, Mashable creates a roundup each weekend of our favorite new and updated apps, so you won't miss out. See also: Hands On With Carousel: Dropbox's New Photo-Organization App This week's list includes Dropbox's new photo-organization app, the first Family Guy mobile game and an app to prevent jet lag.
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Wine Discovery App Drync Guzzles $2.1 Million, Arrives On iPad 0
April 9th at 3:03pm / TechCrunch / 0 opinionsHaving a good wine, and want to remember it later? A mobile app called Drync has proven handy in helping you do just that, by offering a simple way to "scan" the bottle of wine in front of you in order to identify it, then mark it as a favorite so you can order it again or have it sent to your home. Now, the company has raised and additional $2.1 million in outside funding to continue building…
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7 Fresh Apps to Upgrade Grocery Shopping 0
April 8th at 4:05pm / Mashable / 0 opinionsIt's about time you upgraded your grocery list from the old pen-and-paper format. There are dozens of available apps designed specifically to help you get the most out of your trips to the supermarket. From easy list-making to virtual coupon clipping, you can find ways to save, shop and stay super organized. See also: 8 Fantastic Fitness Apps to Keep You Motivated Here are seven apps to help you optimize your grocery shopping adventures.
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7 Free Apps That Turn Your Phone Into the Perfect Wingman 2
April 5th at 4:25pm / Mashable / 0 opinionsYour phone wants to help you land a date. Flirting and making a connection with someone can be tricky, but there are plenty of apps that will help you with the process. If you're gearing up to go out and you don't have a wingman in tow, just drag along your smartphone instead. See also: 12 Apps You'll Use This Weekend Here are seven romantic apps that will help you create romantic playlists, teach you how to make drinks and tell you exactly where to go on a date.
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Starbucks updates app with iOS 7 theme, virtual tip jar and 'shake-to-pay' 2
March 21st at 1:51am / AppleInsider / 0 opinionsStarbucks, one of the first companies to include support for rechargeable payment cards in Passbook, updated its app on Thursday, adding a new "flat" iOS 7 aesthetic, "shake-to-pay" and digital tipping.