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FCC set to rule on cable 'set-top boxes'

by Adam Allington
Sep 29, 2016
The FCC vote could pave the way for app-based streaming of all cable programming.
The FCC will vote Thursday on the future of TV set-top boxes.
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Glam App creators explain their beauty services model

by Molly Wood
Feb 15, 2016
The on-demand beauty app gives stylists the ability to book their own clients.
The Glam App provides on-demand beauty services to consumers. 
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This startup wants to save you a trip to the gas station

by Marketplace Contributor
Jan 29, 2016
App-based delivery service brings the gas to you, but it's a tough business model
William Rich used to deliver gas to gas stations in Houston. Now, he works for Booster Fuels in Fort Worth, and he thinks on-demand is the future of fueling
Christopher Connelly
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Making it easier to remember doctors' orders

by Sally Herships
Jan 26, 2016
Some doctors are videotaping patient visits, but there are drawbacks.
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An app that could cure urban blight

by David Brancaccio
Nov 23, 2015
Connecting interested buyers with foreclosed homes.
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The promise and problems of drug-finding apps

by Dan Gorenstein
Nov 12, 2015
They help consumers find lower prices, but there's more to it than that.
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by Tobin Low
Oct 1, 2015
The internet giveth, and the internet taketh away.
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Doctor housecalls are back with the click of button

by Kai Ryssdal and Mukta Mohan
Aug 10, 2015
Heal promises an MD in an hour for $99. Renee Dua is the mother of the invention.
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New app aims to improve cycling in Portland

by Marketplace Contributor
Jul 23, 2015
Data will help plan for safer riding infrastructure, like signals and routes.
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New police monitoring app offers direct line to ACLU

by Nova Safo
May 8, 2015
A new app automatically sends videos of police officers directly to the ACLU.
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