Instagram finally rolls out Verfied badges for elite few

After unknown resistance or delay, photo sharing social media site Instagram finally announced earlier this month that it has assigned celebrity profiles blue verified badges. The marks appear near their name in the search and on their profile, a December… Continue Reading

NEW: Boulder’s MergeLane accelerator for female-lead Start Ups accepts First Class

Considering all the chatter these past few years about getting more women into tech and about supporting and funding more female-founded start ups, you’d think there would be more accelerators, incubators and angel investment funds dedicated to the cause. Sadly, there… Continue Reading

NYC to convert Old Pay Phones to FREE Wi-Fi, Calls & Charging Stations

A review committee yesterday approved New York city mayor Bill de Blasio‘s plan to convert the city’s grimy telephones into free Wi-Fi hotspots. The  city’s Franchise and Concession Review Committee approved the plan unanimously, clearing the way for the installation of thousands… Continue Reading

NEW: NYC Libraries’ check out Internet via mobile hot spot rentals, a digital divide bridge

This week, it has been widely reported that Google donated $1 million dollars to the New York City Libraries to fund a free mobile hot spot rental service. It’s part of Google’s efforts to contribute to wide broadband deployment to… Continue Reading

#GivingTuesday: 8 Tech Non-Profits to Donate to

          Giving Tuesday  may have eclipsed on the East Coast but it’s still Tuesday in Silicon Valley! On this day dedicated globally towards highlighting philanthropy and the value and importance of giving back, volunteering and helping… Continue Reading

NEW Report: Tech blogs best at turning mobile clicks to sales

A new report  analyzing mobile trends in the content publisher landscape found that tech blogs and publishers drive the most affiliate commission sales from mobile phones and tablets than other category of content creators. They along with Lifestyle and Interest Group publishers.… Continue Reading