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Amazon Prime Music quietly goes live, offering ad-free access to ‘over 1 million songs’

Jun12
by on June 12, 2014 at 6:23 am
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Amazon has quietly entered the digital music streaming space after its Prime Music service went live. The launch of the service follows reports that the company was preparing to follow Apple, which acquired Beats’ hardware and music streaming businesses last month, with an offering of its own. The service forms part of Amazon Prime, its premium $99 per year service that gives customers delivery parks for e-commerce purchases, and access to the company’s video-on-demand service and Kindle book library. Branching out into music is a logical step, since it already offers other multimedia, although Prime Music initially offers a relatively limited…

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All Facebook mobile app ads will include Page links and social context from August 6

Jun12
by on June 12, 2014 at 5:58 am
Posted In: Around the Web

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Facebook is increasing the focus on its mobile app ads after it revealed that ads served on mobile devices will include links to a Facebook Page, social context and sharing options from August 6. The move brings mobile app ads in line with those on the desktop version of Facebook. Desktop ads include comment, like and share buttons, a link to the advertiser’s Facebook Page, and social context, which shows users which friends like the Page advertised. Mobile app ads currently include none of that information. Facebook advertisers will no longer be able to create context-less ads for mobile after July 2. Any…

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Starbucks begins rollout of wireless phone charging spots, initially in San Francisco

Jun12
by on June 12, 2014 at 5:06 am
Posted In: Around the Web

Starbucks announced plans to install wireless charging spots in its cafes last year, and now the company is delivering on that promise after beginning the rollout in select branches in the San Francisco Bay Area. The company has partnered with Duracell to outfit chains with its Powermat chargers. They will be made available on designated tables and counters, allowing customers with compatible devices to top up their battery with ease. Caveat: Powermat chargers are limited to a relatively slim range of devices, including the iPhone and various Samsung Galaxy devices. Starbucks says it will expand the initiative to “major markets” in the US next year, while…

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Starbucks begins rollout of wireless phone charging spots, initially in San Francisco

Jun12
by on June 12, 2014 at 5:06 am
Posted In: Around the Web

Starbucks announced plans to install wireless charging spots in its cafes last year, and now the company is delivering on that promise after beginning the rollout in select branches in the San Francisco Bay Area. The company has partnered with Duracell to outfit chains with its Powermat chargers. They will be made available on designated tables and counters, allowing customers with compatible devices to top up their battery with ease. Caveat: Powermat chargers are limited to a relatively slim range of devices, including the iPhone and various Samsung Galaxy devices. Starbucks says it will expand the initiative to “major markets” in the US next year, while…

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