Hulu's mobile apps are now compatible with Google Chromecast. Which begs the question -- why is Google taking its time making good on the promise of extensive content on an otherwise promising OTT platform?

Heading into the holiday shopping season, it looks as if some of those retailer investments in mobile commerce will be paying off. According to its latest roundup of recent research, eMarketer expects 16% of e-commerce sales to come from devices this year.

An opted-in SMS list remains one of the most powerful tools for local retailers who want to drive store traffic when and where they need it most. How well you contain that flow, however, is still a dark art.