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Mobile Minutes: Twitter commerce; ComScore buys Rentrak; Chromecast's redesign; Wireless charging

Twitter Inc. is ready to throw open its e-commerce platform to millions of businesses to make it easier for users to buy while they tweet ? just as the busy holiday shopping season nears.
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Look out Nielsen: Audience measurement power comScore just said that it has agreed to acquire Rentrak in a stock swap.

Google unveiled its redesigned Chromecastvideo-streaming device on Tuesday with new bells and whistles. In addition to a revamped look, the device has a "Fast Play" feature, enhanced Wi-Fi and easier content discovery.

If this past weekend's iPhone 6S success ? to the tune of 13 million units sold ? says anything, it speaks to the inevitable need for wireless charging for a technological appendage that become as invaluable as our thumbs.?Read more on USA Today