Retailers are trying to use blogs and other content to drive sales. Meanwhile, publishers are hoping their stories can lead to commerce opportunities. Handcraft site Etsy appears to have figured out… Read more »
The CEO of Intellectual Ventures says his company’s philanthropy means he is doing more good for the world than GigaOM. The claim fails to account for the harm to innovation he… Read more »
Patent trolls continue to take it to young companies with a vengeance. This time, a shell company that claims to own basic navigation technology wants the maker of a popular location-based… Read more »
Etsy is an online marketplace where users buy and sell handmade and vintage goods. Last week, the Brooklyn-based company with the folksy feel raised a $40 million investment. Read more »