The Future of the Connected Car

Most of us who watched Knight Rider as a kid expected that by 2011 we would be driving sleek, self-aware cars like KITT — cars that would take us seamlessly from A to B while cracking witty one-liners.   Though that future has not yet come to pass, things are starting to get exciting in the in-car… Continue reading The Future of the Connected Car

8 Tips For Creating a Successful eBay Storefront

This post originally appeared on the American Express OPEN Forum, where Mashable regularly contributes articles about leveraging social media and technology in small business. If the Internet has a quaint pastime, selling stuff on eBay is probably it. Before a thriving e-commerce sprouted a handful of platforms on which anyone can sell anything to anyone… Continue reading 8 Tips For Creating a Successful eBay Storefront

Obama to Meet With Zuckerberg & Other Tech Execs During San Francisco Trip

U.S. President Barack Obama is paying a visit to Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerbuerg and a roster of other technology executives during a trip to the San Francisco Bay Area this week. On Thursday, February 17, Obama is slated to sit down with Zuckerberg and other tech CEOs at a private dinner during his overnight trip… Continue reading Obama to Meet With Zuckerberg & Other Tech Execs During San Francisco Trip

Everloop Brings New Social Network for Tweens to 56,000 Schools

A new social network that aims to be a Facebook alternative for children between the ages of 8 and 13 is launching on Tuesday. Schools, brands and investors are already on board. The network, Everloop, operates much like Facebook (virtual currency, photo albums and games included), but requires verified parental permission to join. Parents can… Continue reading Everloop Brings New Social Network for Tweens to 56,000 Schools

Trademark Database Trademarkia Debuts Automatic Activity Notifications

Search engine Trademarkia, which launched at TechCrunch50 in 2009, is an comprehensive database of over 6.5 million U.S. trademarks filed since 1870, including dead marks. Today, the database is launching a new feature that’s sure to be useful for both startups and large companies—automatic trademark activity notifications. Trademarkia scans of all the marks and returns… Continue reading Trademark Database Trademarkia Debuts Automatic Activity Notifications