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Liz Gannes

Liz Gannes

Contributing Writer

    Latest articles by Liz Gannes

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    Acompli, From Zimbra and VMware Vets, Tees Up a Swing at Mobile EmailAcompli, From Zimbra and VMware Vets, Tees Up a Swing at Mobile Email
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    The appmaker’s slogan is: “Do more. Defer less.”

    By Liz Gannes
    Technology
    What WhatsApp Did Right, According to Jan Koum (Video)What WhatsApp Did Right, According to Jan Koum (Video)
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    Building on top of phone contacts, being mobile-only, slowing growth and splitting focus between platforms.

    By Liz Gannes
    Technology
    Google I/O Developer Conference to Be Held in JuneGoogle I/O Developer Conference to Be Held in June
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    By Liz Gannes
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    In Mobile Location Tie-Up, Skyhook Wireless Sold to TruePositionIn Mobile Location Tie-Up, Skyhook Wireless Sold to TruePosition
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    Skyhook, which has been involved in multiple lawsuits against Google, plans to continue to operate independently.

    By Liz Gannes
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    MyFitnessPal Buys a Coaching Service, SessionsMyFitnessPal Buys a Coaching Service, Sessions
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    By Liz Gannes
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    With $10M Funding From Union Square Ventures, Sidecar Turns On Ride MarketplaceWith $10M Funding From Union Square Ventures, Sidecar Turns On Ride Marketplace
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    Sidecar drivers can now set their own pricing, and passengers can choose from a list of available drivers.

    By Liz Gannes
    Technology
    Google Capital Invests $40M in Renaissance Learning, Valued at $1BGoogle Capital Invests $40M in Renaissance Learning, Valued at $1B
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    Renaissance supports 18 million paid student subscriptions at a cost of about $5 per student per year.

    By Liz Gannes
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    Apps Will Help Tell Which Cell Carrier Is Best for Your Location HabitsApps Will Help Tell Which Cell Carrier Is Best for Your Location Habits
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    A new Android app called Glove will track your location for three days to recommend the wireless carrier with the best coverage.

    By Liz Gannes
    Technology
    Microsoft Launches OneDrive -- Basically the Same as SkyDrive, but With 100GB Free if You HurryMicrosoft Launches OneDrive -- Basically the Same as SkyDrive, but With 100GB Free if You Hurry
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    New features include auto uploads from Android and adaptive personal video streaming a la Netflix.

    By Liz Gannes
    Technology
    Language-Learning App Maker Duolingo Raises $20M From Kleiner PerkinsLanguage-Learning App Maker Duolingo Raises $20M From Kleiner Perkins
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    An example of “gamification” that isn’t totally lame.

    By Liz Gannes