Social-media tools like Twitter and Facebook could soon help the U.S. government respond more effectively to disasters. The Federal Emergency Management Agency says it will take advantage of social media and mobile-device porta…
The company has already proved that it can thrive while the CEO is away. But what’s still not clear is whether Apple can remain far more than a tech company once he truly retires. Whose vision can possibly keep Apple the cultur…
Under the radar, a little company called Quora has started to go ballistic. It aims to create a social watering hole where interesting, sophisticated questions are asked, and intelligent answers are provided, without spam, trol…
Social media has moved beyond our personal lives and into the job hunt — and not just on business-oriented sites like LinkedIn. Today, you’re more likely to find a hot job opportunity on Facebook or Twitter than in the Sunday …
Starbucks (SBUX) today announced that customers in U.S. stores will be able to pay for purchases using their smartphones.
Customers will be able to make purchases by downloading the Starbucks Card Mobile App to their phone and scanning an on-screen b…