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Dorsey's Square tries to eliminate the card swipe by bringing back the tab
Square is announcing two new services -- Card Case and Square Register -- hoping to reduce payment friction even more, on both ends of everyday transactions.
FORTUNE -- Jack Dorsey hates receipts, but fans of his startup, Square, already knew that. Turns out, he kind of hates credit cards, too.
Square, known for its tiny credit card reader that allows businesses to process payments from a smartphone, is announcing its latest product MORE
Mason Cohn, Producer - May 23, 2011 1:32 PM ET -
When Zuckerberg met McNealy
It's been just over a year since Oracle's (ORCL) acquisition of Sun Microsystems closed. In that time, former CEO Scott McNealy has been keeping pretty busy. McNealy launched a non-profit education project called Curriki, founded the Alternative Golf Association to offer a modern alternative to the game of golf, and continues to advise a smattering of startups. Find out why the Sun Microsystems founder wanted to meet Facebook CEO Mark MORE
Mason Cohn, Producer - Feb 28, 2011 3:02 PM ETPosted in: Curriki, Facebook, Flogton, Larry Ellison, Mark Zuckerberg, Oracle, ORCL, Scott McNealy, Sun Microsystems -
Apple's new priority: mobile
In this episode of Techmate, Jon Fortt and Philip Elmer-Dewitt discuss Apple's (AAPL) new iPhone, and explain how the company's focus has shifted from computers to mobile devices. Plus, find out what the new phone means for tech titans like Intel (INTC), Google (GOOG) and Cisco (CSCO).
Mason Cohn, Producer - Jun 7, 2010 8:07 PM ETPosted in: AAPL, Apple, Apple CEO, Apple iPhone, cell phone, Cisco, csco, GOOG, Google, INTC, Intel, iPad, iPhone 3G, iPhone 4, iPhone 4.0, iPhone OS, iPhone OS 4, Jon Fortt, Mobile, Philip Elmer-DeWitt, Steve Jobs, Tablets -
BlackBerry: Innovate or die!
In this episode of Techmate, Jon and Michael explain why despite its large market share Research in Motion (RIMM) and its iconic BlackBerry may be threatened by the touchscreen revolution. With Apple's (AAPL) iPhone becoming evermore popular and Google's (GOOG) Android OS quickly gaining steam, the Techmates wonder if smart-phone keyboards will soon be extinct. Plus, as an added bonus, find out why Michael is now smitten with his Nexus MORE
Mason Cohn, Producer - Apr 30, 2010 12:11 PM ETPosted in: Androd, Android OS, Apple, BlackBerry, Droid, GOOG, Google, iPad, iPhone, iPhone OS, Jon Fortt, Michael Copeland, Microsoft, MSFT, Research in Motion, RIMM, Swype -
Can HP make Palm a winner?
Hewlett-Packard (HPQ), the world's largest PC-maker is irrelevant in the smart-phone market. That's why Adam Lashinsky says HP made a play for the struggling Palm (PALM). Check out this latest episode of Tech Talk for more on the deal and to see how it all relates back to Apple (AAPL).
Mason Cohn, Producer - Apr 28, 2010 8:23 PM ETPosted in: AAPL, Adam Lashinsky, Apple, Hewlett-Packard, HP, HPQ, Palm, Palm Pilot, Palm Pixi, Palm Pre, PDA, smartphone -
Zynga CEO: Facebook takes on Google
In this episode of Techmate, Michael Copeland talks to Zynga CEO Mark Pincus about Facebook's new features, what they mean for his social-gaming company, and how Mark Zuckerberg is taking on Google (GOOG).
Mason Cohn, Producer - Apr 22, 2010 6:09 PM ETPosted in: F8, Facebook, Farmville, Mafia Wars, Mark Pincus, Mark Zuckerberg, Michael Copeland, social games, social gaming, Zynga -
Facebook: The social Google?
In this episode of Techmate, Jon and Michael breakdown Facebook's F8 conference, and the company's strategy to become the Google (GOOG) of the social-Web.
Mason Cohn, Producer - Apr 21, 2010 9:08 PM ETPosted in: F8, Facebook, Facebook Connect, Facebook vs. Google, GOOG, Google, Jon Fortt, Mark Zuckerberg, Michael Copeland -
Techmate: Apple's new iPhone OS is ad friendly
In this episode of Techmate, Jon explains why Apple's (AAPL) new iPhone 4.0 operating system, with its beefed up advertising features, is a direct attack on Google (GOOG).
Mason Cohn, Producer - Apr 8, 2010 8:23 PM ETPosted in: AAPL, AdMob, Android, Apple, Apple iPhone, Apple Store, applications, apps, Cupertino, GOOG, Google, iAd, iPad, iPhone, iPhone OS, iPhone OS 4, iPhone OS 4.0, Jon Fortt, Steve Jobs -
Techmate: iPad searches for a use
In this episode of Techmate, Jon and Michael wonder what Apple's (AAPL) iPad will actually be used for.
Mason Cohn, Producer - Apr 2, 2010 1:54 PM ETPosted in: AAPL, Apple, Apple tablet, Hewlett-Packard, HP Slate, HPQ, iPad, Jon Fortt, Michael Copeland, Steve Jobs, Tablets -
Techmate: Google vs. Apple = open vs. closed
In this episode of Techmate, Jon and Michael compare Apple's (AAPL) closed-system strategy to Google's (GOOG) more open approach.
Mason Cohn, Producer - Mar 31, 2010 1:04 PM ETPosted in: AAPL, Android, Android Market, App Store, Apple, apps, Chrome, Chrome OS, GOOG, Google, Google Android, Google Chrome OS, Google phone, iPad, iPhone, Jon Fortt, Leopard, Michael Copeland, open source, Open vs. Closed, OS X, Snow Leopard, Steve Jobs
