Archive for May 17th, 2007

  • PayPal Plan for European Growth

    As PayPal today lays out its growth plans in the online retail space, it is also announcing its new European headquarters in Luxembourg after having applied for, and been granted, a banking licence by the CSSF in Luxembourg effective 2 July 2007.
    This move will allow the business to better meet the needs of its 35 [...]

  • eBay Beefs Up the Affliate Program

    eBay has announced two changes that will affect the eBay US affiliate program beginning June 1, 2007. There will be an increase in commission rates and changes to the terms regarding paid search.According to the message sent to ebay affiliates…
    The main objectives of the price change are to:
         * Encourage partners [...]

  • Skype Introduces New Casual Game Portal

    The eBay-owned web communications company Skype is introducing a new casual games portal - and is courting developers to provide content.Skype’s Game Channel joins its voice over IP service and follows in the footsteps of casual-orientated pack-in games like those found with Microsoft Messenger.
    However Skype and the operator/creator of its games offer, Easybits, have unveiled [...]

  • Skype Offers Mac Users New Features

    Skype on Wednesday announced the final release of Skype 2.6 for Mac. The VOIP communication software was previously available to Mac users as a public beta. It’s free to download and use for Skype-to-Skype communication; the company also sells plans that enable you to send and receive calls from landlines and cell phones.
    Skype 2.6 for [...]

  • PayPal Granted EU Banking License

    Online payment company PayPal today announced it has been granted a European Union banking license by the Commission de Surveillance du Secteur Financier (CSSF) in Luxembourg, effective 2 July 2007.
    Under this new charter, PayPal will be able to offer its services to more online merchants across Europe. In addition, PayPal will be moving its European [...]