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Why is PayPal Called PayPal?

August 17, 2015 by Annelise Schoups 6 Comments

Anyone with internet access will likely tell you that online shopping is the greatest thing since sliced bread, or at least since the invention of the internet. In most cases it’s quick, convenient and less invasive than brick and mortar shops, but like anything on the internet, it also comes with some risks. In some cases, sharing unsecured credit card or bank account information can lead to hacking and fraud.

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Annelise Schoups
Annelise Schoups

Annelise Schoups is a contributor at Rewind & Capture. With a degree in journalism, experience in public relations, and an education in travel, she is passionate about cultivating knowledge and storytelling.

Filed Under: How Tech Brands Got Their Names Tagged With: Elon Musk, Mobile Apps, online payments, PayPal, Peter Thiel

Why is WhatsApp Called WhatsApp?

July 28, 2015 by Annelise Schoups 1 Comment

When he and his mother first immigrated to the U.S. with the help of government assistance, Jan Koum collected food stamps and swept grocery store floors to help keep the family afloat. More than 20 years later, the WhatsApp cofounder and CEO made a $19 billion dollar deal with Facebook near the same social welfare office in Mountain View, California where he stood in line more than once.

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Annelise Schoups
Annelise Schoups

Annelise Schoups is a contributor at Rewind & Capture. With a degree in journalism, experience in public relations, and an education in travel, she is passionate about cultivating knowledge and storytelling.

Filed Under: How Tech Brands Got Their Names Tagged With: Jan Koum, Mobile Apps, mobile messaging, WhatApp

Why is Shazam Called Shazam?

July 10, 2015 by Annelise Schoups 1 Comment

It’s difficult to imagine now, but in the late 90s, getting information via mobile phones required a little more patience. There were no app stores, no Siris, no, ‘Okay, Google’s. Back then, (at the risk of sounding like my grandfather) you had to text mobile shortcodes to make online inquiries. 411, for example, is a directory shortcode, and in the early stages of Google mobile, you could text GOOGL at 46645 to settle an escalating friendly debate.

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Annelise Schoups
Annelise Schoups

Annelise Schoups is a contributor at Rewind & Capture. With a degree in journalism, experience in public relations, and an education in travel, she is passionate about cultivating knowledge and storytelling.

Filed Under: How Tech Brands Got Their Names Tagged With: Chris Barton, Mobile Apps, music software, Shazam, Shazaming

Why is Waze Called Waze?

June 24, 2015 by Annelise Schoups Leave a Comment

For a short while, Google had a rival. At least, when it came to maps.

Founded in 2008, Waze briefly gave Google Maps a run for its money. The crowd-sourced map application, now led by CEO Noam Bardin in Palo Alto, California, offered something the reigning champ couldn’t – realtime updates from real-life drivers.

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Annelise Schoups
Annelise Schoups

Annelise Schoups is a contributor at Rewind & Capture. With a degree in journalism, experience in public relations, and an education in travel, she is passionate about cultivating knowledge and storytelling.

Filed Under: How Tech Brands Got Their Names Tagged With: mapping service, Mobile Apps, navigation app, Noam Bardin, Waze

Why is Venmo Called Venmo?

June 12, 2015 by Annelise Schoups 2 Comments

“Hey, I forgot my wallet. Can you cover me and I’ll pay you back?”

More than a phrase we have all heard or uttered at least once in our lives, it also inspired Founders Andrew Kortina and Iqram Magdon-Ismail to create the mobile payment app Venmo.

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Annelise Schoups
Annelise Schoups

Annelise Schoups is a contributor at Rewind & Capture. With a degree in journalism, experience in public relations, and an education in travel, she is passionate about cultivating knowledge and storytelling.

Filed Under: How Tech Brands Got Their Names Tagged With: Andrew Kortina, Iqram Magdon-Ismail, Mobile Apps, Mobile Payments, Venmo

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