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Auctionbytes A Closer Look at eBay's New Shopping ExperienceAuctionbyteseBay has been designing the shopping experience on its site to be closer to that of Amazon.com's, especially in certain categories such as consumer electronics. Similarities now include eBay's use of catalog (with all listings for the … More: continued here

Reuters EBay to buy Boston software firmBoston GlobeWhere Inc., a Boston company that makes location software for smartphones, agreed yesterday to be purchased by eBay Inc., the online auction site and retailer. Terms of the agreement were not disclosed, but in a news release …EBay Buys Mobile-Ad ProviderWall Street JournaleBay …

Reuters eBay Diversifies With Where.com, But is Hyperlocal Really the Future?TIMEWith today's estimated $135 million acquisition of Where.com – the hyperlocal media company that will soon offer deals based on user geotargeting – eBay not only adds another channel to its growing number of revenue …eBay gets hyperlocal with the …

Bay Biz Buzz: Yahoo shares rise 5% on earnings reportSan Jose Mercury NewsSan Jose-based eBay (EBAY), owner of the world's largest e-commerce marketplace, has acquired Where, a Boston-based service that lets mobile-phone users get information about nearby businesses, a person familiar with the matter said. …and more » More: continued here

Whitman "doubts" she will run for public officeCNN (blog)(CNN)– While former eBay CEO Meg Whitman indicated Wednesday afternoon that she's out of politics, she is not giving the impression of sour grapes after her failed race for California governor. When asked on Fox Business Network if she planned to run …

2 arrested in baseball card fraud, eBay resaleOrlando SentinelThey bought expensive cards for less money by switching price tags, then sold them on eBay, where they maintained a 99.9 percent positive-feedback rating, said Jack Massey, FDLE special-agent supervisor. Jesus L. Gil, 45, and Vivian C. Galarraga, 37, …Couple Accused Of …

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Greenville Company Finds Stolen Equipment On eBayWITNA company says it found out an employee was stealing from it after searching eBay for parts to older equipment. The Pitt County Sheriff's Office says the employee of a cleaning supply manufacturer is accused of selling more than $20000 worth of …POSTED: 2:29 …

Reuters eBay Strengthens Mobile Arm With Acquisition of Yelp-Like 'Where' AppPC MagazineYou probably haven't heard of Where, a mobile Yelp-like app that serves local coupons and personalized recommendations, but you've heard of its new owner, eBay. On Monday eBay announced the acquisition of Where, a Boston-based startup that …EBay to …

Royal Wedding memorabilia blunder on eBayTameBayeBay is awash with William and Kate souvenirs, but the most amusing is a mug manufactured by Guandong Enterprises which features the happy couple… except it sports a picture of William's younger brother Harry alongside the bride to be Kate. …and more » More: continued here