AppTap raises $1.5M to prove that mobile app discovery isn’t broken (via Pando Daily)By Michael Carney On January 6, 2014 AppTap, an app discovery and advertising network, has raised $1.5 million in new funding, according to a new SEC filing. The round, which began in June of this year, consists of a combination of equity, debt, and…
New Market Report: Thailand Consumer Electronics Report Q1 2014 (via SBWire)Recently published research from Business Monitor International, "Thailand Consumer Electronics Report Q1 2014", is now available at Fast Market Research Boston, MA -- (SBWIRE) -- 01/06/2014 -- The Thai consumer electronics market is developing fast…
Leading VC: NSA's Activities Are 'Corroding Silicon Valley' (via Techdirt)Techdirt has already run a couple of stories about the longer-term damage the recently-revealed activities of the NSA are likely to have on the US computer industry. Bloomberg is reporting on how the growing distrust of US services is taking a new form…
Weekend Wrap-up: Snapchat Hacked; Apple vs. Samsung May Come to an End (via BestTechie)Good day, all, and welcome to this Sunday’s edition of the Weekend Wrap-up. We’re taking a look at some of the bigger tech stories from the past week to help you get all caught up, and we’ve even thrown in some video for good measure. Ready to…
Asian shares slip, Tokyo hit by strong yen (via AFP)Asia's markets fell on Monday in the first full day of trade in the new year, with Tokyo tumbling as the dollar and euro retreated from five-year highs against the yen. Investors were given a mixed lead from Wall Street after Federal Reserve chief Ben…
'Paper or plastic'? (via The Christian Science Monitor)“Paper or plastic?” grocery clerks often inquire of shoppers as they prepare to bag purchases. Yet the growing awareness of the environmental consequences of either choice may leave shoppers feeling on the horns of a dilemma. Is it better to choose…
Liz Cheney quits Senate campaign to oust Mike Enzi: cites “serious health issues” in family (via The Moderate Voice)Liz Cheney, the eldest daughter of former Vice President Dick Cheney, is dropping her bid to unseat Wyoming’s respected conservative Senator Mike Enzi in a primary challenge, citing “serious Serious health issues have recently arisen in our family…
