Besides a massive amount of rain hitting the
Bay Area this week, it’s been a very interesting week in tech. In case you
missed the headlines, we’ve gathered our favorite news stories in our first
BOCA news roundup post.
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Last: You Can Now Order Your Girl Scout Cookies Online: Now you’re no longer required to frantically seek out local girl scouts
or wait in line when you’re in need of a sugar buzz. The Girl Scouts of the USA
have launched a “Digital Cookie” program so people can place orders online and
through mobile devices. Great news for those who live outside the US, and never
had the opportunity to see what all the fuss is about thin mints.
Amazon
Has Launched A GrubHub Rival For Food Takeout & Delivery: San Francisco
loves their food delivery apps! Following this trend, Amazon is rolling out a
new, online food delivery and takeout service aimed at foodies. They are currently
testing it out in Seattle before launching the service worldwide. So stay tuned
for yet another food delivery app that makes fulfilling your late night pizza
cravings a reality.
9 Crazy Details About the Unprecedented Sony Hack: Sony just can't seem to get a break from hackers. Check out this article form Business Insider for more information about the most recent cyber attack on Sony Pictures.
Online and Mobile Shopping Emerge as Big Winner for Holiday Shoppers: We've made it through Black Friday and Cyber Monday, but how did retailers fare? This year shoppers avoided the Black Friday crowds and opted to purchase products form the comfort of their home and the convenience of their mobile devices. As more consumers take to online shopping, will we see the death of Black Friday?
Google Helps Target Turn Shopping into Gaming: Target and Google team up to make shopping more exciting through the power of video games. The Target in Sunnvale is the first to test out "Bulleye's Playground", which is designed to entertain kids while parents shop, while also gatherign data about customer habits.
9 Crazy Details About the Unprecedented Sony Hack: Sony just can't seem to get a break from hackers. Check out this article form Business Insider for more information about the most recent cyber attack on Sony Pictures.
Online and Mobile Shopping Emerge as Big Winner for Holiday Shoppers: We've made it through Black Friday and Cyber Monday, but how did retailers fare? This year shoppers avoided the Black Friday crowds and opted to purchase products form the comfort of their home and the convenience of their mobile devices. As more consumers take to online shopping, will we see the death of Black Friday?
Google Helps Target Turn Shopping into Gaming: Target and Google team up to make shopping more exciting through the power of video games. The Target in Sunnvale is the first to test out "Bulleye's Playground", which is designed to entertain kids while parents shop, while also gatherign data about customer habits.
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