Justin Bieber, New York Times Invest in Revamped Recommendations App Stamped

Stamped is rolling out on Thursday a dynamic new version of its recommendations app for iPhone and iPod touch devices. The company has also announced a web companion and a new round of financing from some noteworthy names, including singer Justin Bieber, comedian Ellen DeGeneres and The New York Times Company.

Stamped, which is staffed primarily by former Google employees, first launched on the iPhone in November. The app allows you keep track of and share the things you like with your friends, such as restaurants, books, films and other apps. You can also tap into your friends’ recommendations and those of well-known tastemakers, from chef Mario Batali (an advisor to the startup) to Roll…
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