Congress cracks down on 'bots' that snap up concert tickets
Congress sent legislation to President Barack Obama that could make it easier to get tickets to popular shows, sports events and concerts.
Internet
Dec 8, 2016
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Senate takes aim at 'bots' that snap up concert seats
The Senate is cracking down on computer software used by ticket brokers to snap up tickets to concerts and shows.
Other
Nov 30, 2016
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Ringleader pleads guilty in StubHub ticket cybertheft case
A Russian ringleader of a group that fraudulently bought some of the hottest tickets in music, sports and theater by sneaking into StubHub users' accounts pleaded guilty Monday in a scheme involving over $1 million worth ...
Security
Jun 20, 2016
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No long-term 'star effect' for baseball teams on Twitter
In previous generations, when professional sports franchises had athletes who were considered to be all-star caliber on their teams, those teams would experience a "star effect," which would result in long-term increases ...
Internet
Jun 8, 2016
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Facebook to let users buy tickets directly
Facebook users will soon be able to buy tickets directly as the social networking giant expands further into e-commerce, company officials said.
Internet
Apr 13, 2016
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Protect your Chicago water heater against earthquakes? There's a better bet
Chicago homeowners, take note: you'll get a better return on your investment if you buy a lottery ticket when the jackpot is high, rather than pay to secure your water heater against earthquake damage.
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Feb 9, 2016
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Mobile ticket app TodayTix broadens its American reach
TodayTix, the mobile app for theater tickets, has already gotten applause in New York and London. Now it plans to open in some key U.S. cities, as part of what its founders say is a "pretty aggressive roadmap over the next ...
Business
Sep 29, 2015
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Bleisure Bits: Apps make use of downtime on business trip
One way to make the most of limited downtime when you're traveling is to load your phone with mobile apps and get comfortable using them.
Software
Aug 13, 2015
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Movie theaters in developing economies should consider the big screen
In emerging economies, where real estate is expensive and space is limited, there has been a boom in multiplex movie theater construction fueled by the conviction that small screens with many show times will increase ticket ...
Economics & Business
Aug 10, 2015
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Research provides a new picture of ticket scalpers
You've heard the stereotype of ticket scalpers – that they're lone wolves waiting to prey on people with overpriced access to the events we want to see. Pretty accurate, right? Well, maybe not.
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Jun 19, 2015
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