Yo App Raises $1 Million
There's a new iPhone app called Yo. It allows you to chat with a friend, but the only word you can use is yo. That's literally all Yo does.
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American Apparel's Founder Is Out, Tailed By Reports Of Misconduct
The board of American Apparel has voted to removed the company's founder and CEO, Dov Charney, from his leadership positions. The decision follows allegations of sexual misconduct against Charney.
American Apparel Fires Its Controversial CEO
Dov Charney was the founder of the sweatshop-free clothing company. He's been forced out amid an investigation into alleged misconduct
When It Comes To Dating, Some People Have A Type
Match.com is partnering with another service to offer facial-recognition technology. It will compare photos of clients' exes with database photos in the hopes of finding faces with similar features.
With Loyal Customers In Mind, Amazon Unveils Fire Phone
At a gala party on Wednesday, Amazon launched its first smartphone. It is distinguished from other phones by the ease with which you can use it to buy things from Amazon.
Amazon Raises The Curtain On A Fire Of Its Own
At an unveiling in Seattle, online retail giant Amazon announced its entry into the smartphone market with a new device called "Fire."
In The Making Of Megafarms, A Mixture Of Pride And Pain
A tiny fraction of America's 2 million farmers produces most of our food. They are the winners of a long-running competition for land and profits that has also drained the life out of small towns.
Florida's New Regional Rail Service Raises Residents' Concerns
Florida East Coast Railway plans to start construction on an passenger line linking Miami with Orlando. Residents in towns through which the train passes worry about the impact on their communities
Delta Airlines Apologizes For World Cup Tweet
Delta congratulated the U.S. men's soccer team for its victory over Ghana using images: the Statue of Liberty to symbolize America and a giraffe for Ghana. The problem, there are no giraffes in Ghana.
Home, Food Or Health Care: A Choice Many Renters Can't Afford
As of 2012, rentals made up 35 percent of American households. Their numbers are growing, but the demand isn't easing rental rates. Many renters now pay more than 50 percent of their income on rent.