Feel The Boom with Virtual Piggy and Boombotix

HERMOSA BEACH, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Virtual Piggy, Inc. (OTCBB: VPIG) announced today that it has signed an agreement with Boombotix, integrating its safe online payments for youth technology onto their website.

“Virtual Piggy customers can now buy urban design-inspired ultra-portable speakers through Boombotix”

Boombotix offers “Boombots,” innovative speakers that are compatible with the iPod, iPhone, Android, MP3 players, laptops, & all other portable audio devices. With a focus on great sound, ultraportability, and design, the product is extremely portable yet powerful. All Boombots are inspired by Japanese urban design, giving them a unique and stylish look.

“The youth market is key for our business, and it’s always been a challenge to accept payments from them online,” said Ben Radler, CTO at Boombotix. “Virtual Piggy will give us the ability to directly transact with these customers, making the process easier for them and their families, and for our business.

“Virtual Piggy customers can now buy urban design-inspired ultra-portable speakers through Boombotix,” said Founder and CEO Dr. Jo Webber. “Their portable speakers are exactly the kind of product teens and tweens love, and with our technology, they can now safely purchase them on their own.”

About Virtual Piggy, Inc.

Virtual Piggy, Inc. is the first e-commerce solution that enables youth to manage and spend money within a parent-controlled environment. The technology company delivers online security platforms designed for the Under 21 age group in the global online market, and also enables online businesses the ability to function in a manner consistent with the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (“COPPA”) and similar international children’s privacy laws. Virtual Piggy enables the Under 21 audience to play, transact and socialize in a secure online environment guided by parental permission, oversight and control. The company is based in Hermosa Beach, CA and on the Web at: www.virtualpiggy.com

About Boombotix, Inc.

Boombotix, Inc. produces portable speakers with multi-device compatibility, and designs inspired by urban Japanese style. The product’s portable nature makes it a favorite among action sports athletes, and Boombotix supports its own team of skateboarders, snowboarders, BMX riders and surfers. The company is based in San Francisco, CA and on the Web at: http://boombotix.com.

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