Blackberry, previously called RIM, has been struggling to keep afloat in today’s touch-enthused mobile industry. Bobbi Rebell of Reuters discusses whether the company should reassess its game plan and make a deal: Continue Reading
Blackberry, previously called RIM, has been struggling to keep afloat in today’s touch-enthused mobile industry. Bobbi Rebell of Reuters discusses whether the company should reassess its game plan and make a deal: Continue Reading
Over a decade ago, online grocery start-up Webvan closed its doors after going through more than $800 million in venture capital and IPO proceeds in three years. Four of Amazon’s major executives are actually former Webvan officials and today, after analyzing and fixing the problems, they are launching AmazonFresh. These key players include Doug Herrington,… Continue Reading
ShopKeep, an iPad POS point of sale system, was developed by business owner Jason Richelson to suit the needs of those standing “behind the counter.” The ShopKeep system helps retailers simplify sales by allowing users to add items, select a payment method, add a gratuity and complete the transaction by tapping on an iPad. Reuters… Continue Reading
Marissa Mayer, CEO of Yahoo!, has finally addressed her decision to set a work-from-home ban. The new policy, which was announced in February, will come into effect on June 1st. The new mother spoke about her decision with numerous HR professionals, explaining that “people are more productive when they’re alone,” but “more collaborative and innovative… Continue Reading
According to Nick Bilton of the New York Times, Apple is currently working on a new project: an iWatch. Utilizing curved glass the perfectly fit a person’s wrist, these “smart watches” may not yet be in actual development. Bilton explains: “In its headquarters in Cupertino, California, Apple is experimenting with wristwatch0like devices made of curved… Continue Reading
Joe Malone’s Liberty Global Inc. announced that it will be acquiring Virgin Media Inc. in a $16 billion deal. According to the cable TV operator, it will be paying $5.9 billion in cash. The rest of the payment will be in stock for Virgin Media. The development will up the competition between Malone and fellow… Continue Reading
Microsoft has just released its newest version of Office; Office 365 Home Premium Edition. After using it for several days, Business Insider discussed the seven reasons everyone should purchase it. The first is that it is a good value. “Office 365 includes Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Publisher, OneNote and Outlook. The Home Premium version costs… Continue Reading
Pasadena-based Avery Dennison Corp. recently announced that it will be selling two of its businesses to CCL Industries Inc. for $500 million in cash. The transaction comes only three months after 3M gave up on its plans to purchase Avery Dennison’s office and consumer products unit. The deal was abandoned because the U.S. Department of… Continue Reading
This Thursday, Fortescue Metals Group Ltd. announced a 32% jump in iron-ore monthly shipments. The increase is a result of improved steel demand from China. According to company reports, Fortescue shipped 19.6 million metric tons during the second quarter, up from 14.8 million during the previous year. The average price per ton was $111, while… Continue Reading
The National Academy of Television Arts just granted Apple a Tech Emmy Award at CES 2013. The iPhone maker is one of the leading technology companies in the world. According to Forbes, Apple’s latest award is for an “eco-system for Real Time Presentation of TV Content to Mobile Devices without the use of Specialized Television… Continue Reading