Author: gyasistory
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Lessig’s MAYDAY Reports Donations From Tech Magnates To Get Money Out Of Politics
By Cat Zakrzewski The self-proclaimed super PAC to end all super PACs, MAYDAY has relied financially on tech moguls since it started its push to take money out of politics. The organization recently released a list of donors that gave more than $10,000, including some of Silicon Valley’s wealthiest players who gave the committee millions.…
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Giv Mobile introduces $29 unlimited no-contract plan
By Rick Broida The philanthropic carrier gives you unlimited talk, texting, and data — but if you’re thinking there’s a catch, you’re right. Source: C/Net Feed
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JustPark Releases iOS App, Secures Funding From Index Ventures
By Mike Butcher Founded in 2006 when Anthony Eskinazi was just 23 years old, ParkatmyHouse seemed ever so slightly crazy at the time. Who would rent out their unused private drive way or church car park over the Internet? It turned out plenty of people would, and long before smartphone apps came along to make…
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Pinterest Rolls Out Messaging So Pinners Can Have Conversations Around Shared Pins
By Ryan Lawler Pinterest today is unveiling a new way users can communicate, collaborate, and share with one another. With the launch of a new messaging feature, users will be able to keep discussions going on Pinterest around their favorite Pins without having to leave the site or apps. Read More Source: Technology
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Kim Kardashian: Hollywood And The Viral “Oops”
By Nir Eyal Editor’s Note: Nir Eyal writes about the intersection of psychology, technology and business at NirAndFar.com. He is the author of “Hooked: How to Build Habit-Forming Products”. Recently, I started looking into the explosively popular new game Kim Kardashian: Hollywood. The game has ranked at or near the top of Apple’s U.S. App…