Mobiles to replace credit cards? Barclays app lets users transfer money by smartphones
Barclays has launched an app that lets users transfer money via their mobile phone.
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Hackers steal Microsoft India user data
Microsoft’s online store in India was taken down this week after it was allegedly hacked by a Chinese group calling itself Evil Shadow Team.
Marin Software gets $30m funding boost for online ad management platform
Online ad management platform Marin Software has raised $30m in a new investment round led by Singaporean sovereign wealth fund Temasek Holdings.
Google Maps adds UK rail info
Google has incorporated rail information into its UK mapping tools, following a partnership with TheTrainLine.
LBi and Service2Media to deliver mobile apps
Global marketing and technology agency LBi has signed a partnership deal with Service2Media, leading provider of advanced app solutions for mobile devices.
Daily deals sites: Groupon sales outpacing rivals
Groupon outperformed its rivals in November 2011 in the US, increasing revenue while its closest competitors posted declines, according to a new report.
Saudi Prince buys $300m stake in Twitter
Saudi billionaire Prince bin Talal has paid $300m to take a “strategic stake” in Twitter.
Million Dollar Homepage creator develops charity webpage
The MillionDollarHomePage.com creator Alex Tew has set up a new website to help a cancer-stricken family member pay medical bills and support her family.
Acquisio expands performance media platform into Europe
Performance media platform Acquisio is building out its EMEA offering and operations.
Video: Google charts 14-year history of search
Google has released a video that tracks the evolution of its search services over the last 14 years.