Mobile Minutes: LG's mobile payments; SeatGeek's new app; Facebook's fundraiser feature; Nuzzel expands beyond Twitter
LG joins Apple, Google in creating its own mobile
payment system
The South Korean electronics conglomerate said Thursday it plans to launch LG
Pay, a service that will presumably turn its smartphones into digital wallets.
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SeatGeek rolls out mobile app to challenge StubHub,
Live Nation
SeatGeek Inc., an online destination for tickets to sports matches, concerts
and other events, is rolling out an enhanced mobile application as it takes on
larger ticketing providers such as StubHub and Ticketmaster.
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Facebook is making it easier to donate to charity
Facebook is testing a new tool that will make it easier for charities to raise
funds on the social media platform. It allows charities to use their own pages
to raise funds for specific campaigns, a process that should take users just a
few simple clicks to complete.
Read more on CNN Money
News app Nuzzel tries to appeal to everyone by moving
beyond Twitter
Nuzzel works by suggesting stories to users based on how many times they?ve
been shared by those they follow on Twitter.
Read more on Wired