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Starbucks' free Wi-Fi shows disturbing shift: Marketing to jobless

I'd always figured free Wi-Fi was one of those things guaranteed in the Constitution. I mean, isn't it self-evident? Air, water, Wi-Fi?

Technology / Telecom

created Jun 27, 2010 | popularity 4 / 5 (5) | comments 5

A breath mint made from... coffee?

We all know why Starbucks puts boxes of breath mints close to the cash register. Your morning latte can create a startling aroma in your mouth, strong enough to startle your co-workers too.

Medicine & Health / Medical research

created Jun 24, 2009 | popularity 4.3 / 5 (3) | comments 0

Researchers show Starbucks' logo redesign could prove beneficial to company

Despite U.S. consumers' threats of protests in response to the redesigned Starbucks logo unveiled yesterday, the new look may be a smart move in the long run as the coffee company expands into Asian markets, ...

Other Sciences / Economics & Business

created Jan 07, 2011 | popularity 4 / 5 (2) | comments 10 | with audio podcast

Apple, Google most admired firms: Fortune

Apple topped the list of most admired companies for the fifth year in a row, based on a Fortune magazine survey released Thursday showing Google as number two and Amazon number three.

Technology / Business

created Mar 01, 2012 | popularity 1.5 / 5 (4) | comments 1

Starbucks: Free Wi-Fi at 6,700 US sites

(AP) -- Starbucks Corp. will begin offering unlimited free wireless Internet access at all company-operated U.S. locations starting July 1, part of an ongoing effort to bring more customers in the door.

Technology / Telecom

created Jun 14, 2010 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 2

Starbucks hopes free songs, e-books lure customers

(AP) -- Starbucks is adding a venti-sized dollop of free books, news and entertainment to its Internet offerings starting Wednesday.

Technology / Internet

created Oct 20, 2010 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 3

Twitter to serve up ads with 'Promoted Tweets'

Twitter said Thursday that it will begin placing advertisements known as "Promoted Tweets" in the timelines of users who follow a particular brand or company.

Technology / Internet

created Jul 28, 2011 | popularity 1 / 5 (1) | comments 2