Compass

See this terrifying concept for a 360-degree infinity pool atop a skyscraper

The Infinity Loop promises 360-degree views of the city of London, but will it get actually made?

Redfin tells home buyers no agent, no problem

With its new buy-direct product, the company is becoming the TurboTax of home buying.

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Slackers no more: Ex-Compass CFO wants to help Gen X manage their parents’ estates

You vowed never to work “for the man” but suddenly you’ve inherited your parents’ money. Now what? David Snider’s Harness Wealth can help.

Why this startup chose to help its independent contractors get healthcare

It’s not just the right thing to do; it’s the profitable thing to do.

The “for sale” sign gets its first major makeover in nearly 50 years

The real estate unicorn Compass, worth $2.2 billion, wants to connect front-lawn signage to the digital world.

SoftBank’s $450 million investment puts Compass on the global map

Compass, a New York-based real estate startup, said Thursday that it had raised $450 million in funding from SoftBank Group’s Vision Fund. The deal values Compass, which has now raised $775 million in total, at $2.2 billion. Cofounded in 2012 by CEO Robert Reffkin and executive chairman Ori Allon, Compass has quickly established itself in … Continue reading “SoftBank’s $450 million investment puts Compass on the global map”

Compass raises $100 million, looks to double its footprint

Compass, a New York-based startup that makes technology tools for real estate brokers, said today that it has raised $100 million in Series E funding at a $1.8 billion valuation. Already active in 10 U.S. markets, Compass plans to use the funds to recruit agents in at least 10 additional markets, including Atlanta, Chicago, Houston, … Continue reading “Compass raises $100 million, looks to double its footprint”

This Breakthrough Tool Detects Racism And Sexism In Software

A Compass That Can Draw Digital Files

Designer of the Swiffer Cleans Up the Modern Hospital

North, A Location-Aware Lamp That Acts As A Compass

The further it’s pointed away from true north, the dimmer it glows.

Wanted: An iPad Stand That’s Actually Good-looking

iPhone App Points the Way to the Nearest London Tube Stop

Android vs. iPhone: Which Has the Better Google Maps?

Android vs. iPhone: Which Has the Better Google Maps?

iPhone Augmented Reality

One of the more important features of the new iPhone may be the least-widely heralded by the tech punditry: it has a compass.

Why Your Next-Gen Smartphone Will Do Proper Augmented Reality