Amazon, Apple hit satisfaction highs as Netflix stumbles

12/28, 9:00am

ForeSee gives Amazon and Apple nods in appeal

ForeSee late Tuesday gave the nod to technology-driven online shops for satisfaction with online shopping during the holidays. Amazon led the group with a new high of 88 points. A one-point climb by Apple was enough to put it at a new high of 83 and a five-way tie with Avon, QVC, VistaPrint, and JC Penney, now headed by Apple's former retail VP Ron Johnson.

Facebook lets third-party apps update locations, adds Deals

11/03, 4:00pm

Facebook mobile adds location write, deals, more

Facebook during its special mobile event today changed some of the fundamental structure of its mobile platform to bolster third-party apps and add Foursquare-style deals. Android and iPhone apps will now have access to the write and search components of the Places location interface. The update allows apps to not only check into Places themselves but to search and take advantage of the new mobile feature set.