eBay CEO Reflects on the Passing of Industry Leader, Steve Jobs
In a brief statement, eBay’s CEO John Donahoe reflects on the life technology leader, Steve Jobs lived saying, “Steve understood the power of technology to enrich our lives in simple, elegant ways. His impact on consumers all over the world is apparent wherever one goes. Without a doubt we have lost the greatest innovator of our time.” [via eBay Ink]

John Donahoe Talks Commerce with Robert Scoble
In a recent video interview, internet blogger and tech enthusiast, Robert Scoble (@scobleizer), sat down with CEO John Donahoe to discuss the future of commerce. Robert and John discussed the effect of emerging technologies and it’s affect on small retailers, eBay’s opportunities in China and how developers are using eBay platforms to drive innovation. More discussions like these will take place at the X.Commerce Innovate conference next week. [via eBay Ink]

eBay Customers Take Advantage of Instant Sale for Old iPhones
On October 5th, eBay Instant Sale allowed customers to secure an instant cash offer for select smart phones, including up to $357 for an AT&T iPhone 4 in excellent condition. A few Customers have tweeted their plans to use that money towards the purchase of the new iPhone 4S. eBay Instant Sale continues to feature competitive cash offers for qualifying smartphones from Oct. 6 – Oct. 18. [via CNET]

Further News
+ PayPal is displaying its new mobile payments platform with a pop-up store in New York City.
+ Mobile commerce was a hot topic at the 2011 GigaOm Mobilize conference.
+ What does social commerce means for retailers?

Looking Back on eBay Ink
October 9, 2010: Nightline featured a segment called, “eBay Turns 15″. It was great to see a lot of our eBay Ink Social Media Sellers and more celebrating at eBay: On Location in San Jose.

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