iPhone 6s Destroyed Past Apple Sales Records
Apple announced Monday that iPhone 6s and 6s Plus sold over 13 million units in their first weekend on the market, "blowing past any previous first weekend sales results in Apple's history," CEO Tim Cook said in a press release. This time last year, Apple was also touting record-breaking sales--of the iPhone 6--which it said topped 10 million units its first weekend out. In today's press release, Apple credits multi-touch interface and iOS 9 for the device's popularity. --Galen Moore
Can Airbnb pull an Uber in D.C.?
Airbnb hosts in D.C. could be in for a rough patch soon. There are a couple of new proposals in front of the D.C. Council that could to limit how people use the platform. It feels a lot like the fight Uber previously won in the Council, but there's no guarantee the same result will happen this time. Take a look at if Airbnb can work the same magic in our full story.
Tech 2000 makes plans for a new $3 million
Herndon-based edtech startup Tech 2000 raised $3 million in new funding last week. The money is going into two new software products for it clients. Find out what the future holds for the startup now that it has a bunch of new cash and new products to offer in Ryan Ferguson's story here.
Pamper yourself with these mobile apps
Washington, D.C. is full of salons and places to go for pampering, but in this golden age of on-demand services you don't always have to go out to find it yourself. So, if you're feeling in need of a good blowout or just a nice massage, we picked out some of the on-demand services you'll want to know about. Check out our round-up here.
You should get to know these D.C. women tech startup founders
Women are under-represented in the tech world, although D.C. ranks higher than many tech hubs across the country. There are plenty of great examples of the area's female tech talent leading the way if you look. Check out the list of 15 women-led tech startups in D.C. put together by Chris Bing and myself here.
