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MUST READS
CliqSearch, the Philadelphia-based social search company that debuted at Philly Tech Meetup in September announced that it has raised a round of funding from angel investors to the tune of $840,000, TechCrunch reports.
PopTent, the crowd-sourced viral video creator based in Philadelphia, must be celebrating the fact that one of its user-generated videos made for Dell was aired during the BCS National Championship. The story also features an interview with the commercial’s creator Sam Akina.
GIVE A GLANCE
Chestnut Hill’s VirtualPiggy is hoping to target parents who want to let their children purchase goods online with privacy and protection. When a kid tries to buy something, parents can moderate the purchase on a mobile phone, and purchases are compliant with the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act. [h/t Allie Harcharek]
Valley Forge-based search engine DuckDuckGo has launched a redesign, featuring higher resolution graphics and a cleaner look. It’s not much of a departure, but it is certainly a sign of the company’s October investment.
If you’re just launching your startup or are looking to hire new employees, Joyce Akiko’s guide to Pennsylvania and Philadelphia regulations should help you cover the business end of the venture. Akiko’s site has a wealth of other valuable local information for the HR-uninformed, as well.
Wired writes in detail about Dell’s acquisition of Philadelphia‘s Boomi. A choice line: “Philly? Do you guys have internet there? Are you working in some sort of Amish commune?”
LifeShield Security, makers of wireless home monitoring and alarm systems, had its cellular ready Home Essential Kit reviewed by Endgadget this week. The online publication said the system was “highly recommended” for those in the market.
MIGHT BE WORTH YOUR TIME
Omicron Shield launched earlier this month on iOS, a Megaman/Metroid-esque shooter from Philly arts educator Stefan Kietzman.
After launching in Canada, TrapCall has now launched its service in Alaska and Hawaii as well.
TicketLeap CEO Chris Stanchak was featured Tech & Biz on Spreecast to discuss some of the inner workings of the company’s growth.
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