Valentine’s Day

On Twitter, U R So Not My Valentine

Lauren Goode in Social on February 14 at 12:29 pm PT

As far as Twitter memes go, this one isn’t exactly going to topple a dictatorship. But it could cause some breakups.

On Valentine’s Day, Ol’ Fashioned Phone Calls Beat Video Chat for Long-Distance Love

Lauren Goode in Social on February 14 at 7:10 am PT

There’s a reason Stevie didn’t sing “I Just IM’ed to Say I Love You.”

ATD and Mashable Sitting in a Tree: The Best Merger Memo I’ve Nabbed All Year

Kara Swisher in Media on February 14 at 6:00 am PT

Happy Valentine’s Day, Drake and Stacy! Walt, Handsome Pete and I could not be more happy for you.

Can’t Buy Me Love … But You Can Buy Me Gadgets

Lauren Goode in Commerce on February 8 at 12:54 pm PT

What better way to show your affection than with obscure tablets and daily deals?

Viral Video: Hulu’s Original “Paul, the Male Matchmaker” Set to Debut

Kara Swisher in Media on February 7 at 8:57 am PT

Once more into the Internet content series breach!

Visa Places Bet on New Approach to Payments With Rare Investment in TrialPay

Tricia Duryee in Commerce on January 31 at 7:00 am PT

Visa, Greylock’s Reid Hoffman and others are pouring $40 million into TrialPay, which helps companies like Facebook, Gap and Fandango increase sales through the use of incentives.

News Byte

Groupon Breaks Up with Valentine's Day Offer That Isn't Very Sweet

Tricia Duryee in Commerce on February 12, 2011 at 1:32 pm PT

Groupon has canceled a voucher for $40 worth of flowers from FTD for $20 early, after customers called it a scam, CNN reports. Groupon customers were directed to a different Web site, where prices were higher than at the regular Web site. Because of the well-documented confusion, FTD set up a hotline for those who bought the deal. FTD also altered terms of the deal, so that it could be combined with other offers. The snafu comes a day after Groupon decided to cancel its Super Bowl commercials, which some found offensive.

Angry Birds in Love: A Sneak Peek at the Valentine’s Edition

Ina Fried in Mobile on February 4, 2011 at 9:48 am PT

Mobilized has a look at the forthcoming update to Angry Birds Seasons, which features the lovable aves in love. There’s no mystery here, just screenshots. But, who wants to have to wait?

Start-Up Unwraps Social Gifting to Help Men Buy Better Presents

Tricia Duryee in Commerce on January 31, 2011 at 9:18 pm PT

Seattle-based Thoughtful is launching a mobile application that feeds off the stereotype of men who forget to buy presents or don’t know what to buy–and it’s just in time for Valentine’s Day.

Viral Video: Biebermania (And, Yes, It's in 3-D)

Kara Swisher in News on November 1, 2010 at 12:13 am PT

Here’s the new trailer for the documentary “Never Say Never,” about the mop-topped teenage singing sensation named Justin Bieber. Given BoomTown’s advanced age, not getting this musical phenom is no surprise. But it is kind of remarkable to see what a good drummer Bieber was as a toddler.