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11/30/2012

In a recent study, it has been found that more travelers are using their mobile devices to purchase trips online than websites on desktop or laptop computers. Well, looks like we're on the right track having the MetroMe concierge team book your travel through the mobile app!

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11/26/2012

Interesting: The implementation of Google's fiber network in Kansas City, MO has lead to an influx of early stage startups in the area, becoming known as the KC Startup Village. Nice to see a vehicle for technology, collaboration, and community coming together as a result of Google's emerging network. via Mashable

As Google continues to build its high-speed Google Fiber network in Kansas City, more startups are moving into the neighborhood.

11/16/2012

Pinterest has finally implemented a way for businesses to make the most of their existing accounts: Pinterest for Business. This includes a number of tools for businesses to take advantage of and to encourage increased sharing of their own content by consumers. Some good stuff. (via Mashable)

Pinterest paved the way for greater business participation on Tuesday with the launch of a new set of resources designed just for them.

11/08/2012

Last night, our CEO Michael Annichine participated in Melinda Emerson, The Small Biz Lady's SmallBizChat. Click the link below to read Melinda's full length interview with Michael about mobile app development for small businesses. Thanks again, Melinda, for featuring MetroMe on Small Biz Chat!

Every week asSmallBizLady, I conduct interviews with experts on my Twitter talk show . The show takes place every Wednesday on Twitter from 8-9 pm ET. This is excerpted from my recent interview withMichael Annichine –, a seasoned entrepreneur with over 20 years’ experience de...

11/07/2012

All you folks on Twitter: Our CEO Michael Annichine will be participating in Melinda Emerson, The Small Biz Lady's SmallBizChat TONIGHT at 8:00PM! They'll be chatting about mobile application development for small businesses. If you would like to get in on the conversation, click the link below to find out how.

What is ? It is a weekly interactive talk show on Twitter for small business owners. It takes place every Wednesday from 8-9 pm eastern time. Participants and guests type answers to questions from the host, using the social media site Twitter. The focus of to help busines...

10/25/2012

It seems like there have been tech events left and right over the past few weeks. Today's big one was the official launch of Microsoft Windows 8. Available for purchase on Friday, the operating system will be in 140 markets and 37 languages. We're curious to see if the complete redesign of the Windows user interface will affect adoption rates at all. What do you think, will you give Windows 8 a try?

Microsoft officially announced Windows 8 Thursday at a massive event in New York City. Windows 8 will be available in 140 markets and in 37 languages on Friday. Users can start downloading

10/23/2012

Apple fans can rest easy, as the iPad Mini has officially been announced. The 7.9-inch display tablet fits snugly into the palm of your hand. Mashable provides a detailed list of all the specs for the newest member of the iPad family in the story below. Starting at $329, preorders begin on October 26.

Apple has revealed the iPad Mini, a smaller version of its popular iPad tablet.

10/03/2012

Interesting concept, and awesome collaboration. Twitter and Nielsen are teaming up to produce a survey tool for brands to measure the effectiveness of their marketing campaigns on Twitter. (via Mashable)

Twitter is partnering with Nielsen to launch a new survey tool to help brands measure the impact of their marketing campaigns on the social network.

09/26/2012

Pittsburgh and its thriving startup scene got a great shout out in The Atlantic, focusing on one of the many reasons why the city has experienced an upswing in technology concepts, small business, and an overall revitalization of many areas of the city. Give it a read!

Pittsburgh has proven fertile soil for new companies, but the startup mentality may meet its match in a real town's legacy problems.

09/25/2012

Breaking away from music and film with this move, Justin Timberlake took it upon himself to purchase Myspace and has turned the ailing social network into something that looks like it could end up being pretty legit. Watch the video in the link below and see for yourself, looks like JT has done some good here.

The new Myspace is the social and music discovery destination powered by the passion of fans. Music, videos, photos, and TV, made social.

09/24/2012

Verizon Wireless has just thrown a wrench into other wireless carriers' game plans for the iPhone 5: the SIM card slots on Verizon iPhones come unlocked, and will never be re-locked once activated. Why is this significant? Well, with a SIM card inserted into the device, users are free to utilize any GSM wireless carrier, making travel or switching between providers a much easier thing.

Verizon has officially told the AP that the SIM slot on its iPhone 5, which shipped unlocked, won't be re-locked later on, as was the case with the initial shipment of Sprint iPhone 4S devices sold last year. That means that Verizon iPhone 5 owners can effectively use their devices with any GSM carr...

09/20/2012

Check out some of the nitty gritty details of our current mobile application development project, MetroMe! Things are really rolling along and set for a public release this fall. Stay tuned for updates!