Author Archive: Mollie Vandor

Trick Or Track: What Google Tells Us About Halloween

Trick Or Track: What Google Tells Us About Halloween

Halloween is less than a week away, which means it’s time to start stringing the cobwebs and stocking up on…

11:53pm Oct 26, 2011
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Leonardo DiCaprio Makes Titanic Investment In Mobli

Leonardo DiCaprio Makes Titanic Investment In Mobli

The latest hot Hollywood trend? Tech investments. Ashton Kutcher, Kim Kardashian and MC Hammer are just a few celebs contributing…

1:27pm Oct 25, 2011
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GumGum Blows Up With $7M In Series B Funding

GumGum Blows Up With $7M In Series B Funding

Today, LA-based in-image ad network GumGum announced a $7M series B round from NEA, GRP and First Round Capital, bringing…

11:37pm Oct 24, 2011
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MC Hammer Says Google Can’t Touch His Search Engine

MC Hammer Says Google Can’t Touch His Search Engine

Rapper and parachute pant connoisseur MC Hammer has announced his very own search engine, WireDoo. According to Mashable, Hammer told the crowd…

1:59pm Oct 19, 2011
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SoCal Venture Capitalists Invested $603.2M In Q3 2011

SoCal Venture Capitalists Invested $603.2M In Q3 2011

Today, SoCalTech reported that in Q3 2011, venture capitalists invested $603.2M in Southern California companies, marking an increase from last…

11:56pm Oct 18, 2011
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California To Celebrate Steve Jobs Day On October 16

California To Celebrate Steve Jobs Day On October 16

California Governor Jerry Brown has officially declared October 16 Steve Jobs Day, issuing a proclamation via — what else —…

1:39pm Oct 17, 2011
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Startup Bootcamp Marches Into LA

Startup Bootcamp Marches Into LA

Think you’ve got what it takes to turn your great idea into the next big startup? Well, fall in line…

11:18pm Oct 4, 2011
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Bing Maps Airports Across America

Bing Maps Airports Across America

Today, Bing announced the release of its new ‘airport maps’ feature for 42 airports across the US. According to TechCrunch,…

1:59pm Sep 29, 2011
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Local Startup Fixing One Of LA’s Big Problems

Local Startup Fixing One Of LA’s Big Problems

If you live in LA, chances are good that when the word ‘parking’ enters into your conversations it’s usually followed…

1:42pm Sep 28, 2011
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Facebook To Give Away Free Advertising For Small Businesses

Facebook To Give Away Free Advertising For Small Businesses

Starting in January of 2012, Facebook will start handing out up to $10 million in ad credits, handing out free…

2:03pm Sep 26, 2011
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Dish Network Announces Streaming Service With Blockbuster (Yes, Blockbuster)

Dish Network Announces Streaming Service With Blockbuster (Yes, Blockbuster)

Today, Dish Network announced a new streaming service, indirectly taking on Netflix/Qwikster by taking advantage of a partnership with Blockbuster.…

1:56pm Sep 23, 2011
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NBA Players Score With Social Media During Lockout

NBA Players Score With Social Media During Lockout

The NBA may be locked out, but thanks to social media, there’s still plenty of places to watch your favorite…

12:28pm Sep 21, 2011
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Lifecrowd Launches Activity Discovery Service In Los Angeles

Lifecrowd Launches Activity Discovery Service In Los Angeles

LA-based startup, activity discovery service Lifecrowd, launched today at the Demo Fall 2011 Conference in Silicon Valley. The site allows…

5:31pm Sep 14, 2011
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Get 50% Off Whole Foods Today With LivingSocial’s Latest Deal

Get 50% Off Whole Foods Today With LivingSocial’s Latest Deal

For the next 17 hours and counting, you can get 50% off at Whole Foods Markets, courtesy of LivingSocial’s latest…

2:58pm Sep 13, 2011
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Los Angeles Mobile Hack Days Dials Up The Competition

Los Angeles Mobile Hack Days Dials Up The Competition

Better start charging your phones and flexing your fingers, because Los Angeles’ first mobile hackathon is less than a week…

5:44pm Sep 12, 2011
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