Is the gig economy really just the Uber economy?

Mar 28, 2016
Economist say Uber drivers are the largest part of this industry's workforce.
People sign up to become Uber drivers at a recruitment event.
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Andy Puddicombe, creator of the Headspace meditation app.
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Tech IRL: Apps for relationships and to mend a broken heart

Feb 12, 2016
You know about apps to meet new people, but what about after the first — and last — date?
People aren't just using apps to find a date, they're using them when they're in relationships, too.
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Can Wal-Mart convince customers to use digital wallets?

Dec 10, 2015
Smartphone checkout has had a sluggish start; will Wal-Mart Pay provide a boost?

At Instagram, it's no longer hip to be square

Aug 28, 2015
To accommodate advertisers, the sharing app is expanding beyond its classic format

Investors in Secret to get some money back

Apr 30, 2015
The social networking app Secret, which keeps users anonymous, has just shut down. Investors will get some money back.

Status update: Facebook Messenger helps split the bill

Mar 18, 2015
The app adds the option to send and receive money between friends.

For public good, not for profit.

App sales plateau in the age of 'freemium'

Feb 6, 2015
Free to download, apps have items for sale. Business model tantalizes developers.

ClassDojo learns a lesson in protecting student data

Nov 19, 2014
Under pressure, the classroom app tracking student behavior cuts data storage time

Tech IRL: Dynamic maps and how we get directions

Nov 19, 2014
Free digital maps are changing the way we get around, but is personal data the price?