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PC shipment slump bottoms out
By MAE ANDERSON - AP - Wed Jul 09, 3:05PM CDT
NEW YORK (AP) — A two-year slump in personal computer sales ended in the second quarter, helped by improving demand in developed markets like North America and Europe.
Will AT&T's Wearable Predictions Ring True?
Chris Neiger, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Wed Jul 09, 3:00PM CDT
Wearable tech needs to leave its smartphone and tablet counterparts behind. Source: Samsung This week AT&T purposefully, or possibly inadvertently, made two wearable technology predictions. The predictions come on the heels of Google 's ...
Zynga Names Regina Dugan to Board
at The Street - Wed Jul 09, 3:00PM CDT
Zynga announced that Google Vice President of Engineering and leader of the Advanced Technology and Projects Dr. Regina E. Dugan is joining the company's board of directors.
Scripps Networks' Food.com Unveils Meal Planning App - Analyst Blog
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Wed Jul 09, 12:50PM CDT
Food.com ??? a subsidiary of Scripps Networks Interactive Inc. (SNI) ??? recently introduced a mobile application which will let users select meals from 500,000 popular recipes.
Facebook Inc: Looking Brighter Every Day
Tim Brugger, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Wed Jul 09, 12:00PM CDT
It may not feel like it's time to celebrate to fans of Facebook after a fairly dismal week. After kicking off the month of July with a share price over $67, Facebook has steadily declined, shaving about 7% off its value. What gives? There was no...
2 Reasons Pandora Media Is Overrated
Timothy Green, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Wed Jul 09, 12:00PM CDT
Even in the face of intense competition, Pandora Media has remained the undisputed leader of the Internet radio market. The company claims 75 million monthly active users and roughly 9% of all U.S. radio listeners. But for a company in such a...
Will Google's Newly Launched Smart Watches Fall Flat?
Bob Ciura, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Wed Jul 09, 11:00AM CDT
Google officially launched its smart watch devices on July 7, through its Google Play store. The Android-powered Samsung and LG smart watches are clearly a shot across Apple 's bow . The war between Google and Apple never seems to end....
Somebody Is Finally Beating Apple at Its Own Game
Rick Munarriz, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Wed Jul 09, 10:45AM CDT
Apple has been relinquishing market share to Google 's Android in mobile for a couple of years now, but Apple has historically had the more desirable user base. Engagement for iPhone and iPad users is intense. They spend more time on their apps...
Oprah Ousted From Forbes Throne at Last; All Hail Beyonce
at The Street - Wed Jul 09, 10:30AM CDT
Mrs. Carter is on top after Oprah Winfrey drops to fourth this year on the list of the world's most powerful celebrities.
Sneak Peek: 5 Stocks Hedge Funds Love This Summer
at The Street - Wed Jul 09, 10:05AM CDT
Here's a look at five stocks the smart money has been buying recently.
Don’t Get Caught in the Boxed Hype!
Brian Nichols, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Wed Jul 09, 10:00AM CDT
Private cloud storage and file sharing companies Dropbox and Box have attracted big investments from private equity prior to highly anticipated IPOs. While the former is yet to file an S-1 with the SEC, Box's IPO has been postponed more than a few...
Is Apple or Google Winning the App War?
Mark Morelli, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Wed Jul 09, 10:00AM CDT
Internet search giant Google , usually tight-lipped on such information, released a few business stats last month at its annual developer's conference. Some of the numbers bantered about just confirm what those in the know already knew. And it's...
Mercedes Self-Driving Trucks Could Be on Highways by 2025
Leo Sun, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Wed Jul 09, 9:42AM CDT
When people hear the term "autonomous truck," they might think of Optimus Prime. They probably don't think of Daimler 's Mercedes-Benz brand, which is usually associated with luxury sedans. Yet Mercedes is looking to turn that perception upside...
Garmin Plunges on Downgrade
at The Street - Wed Jul 09, 9:18AM CDT
Analysts believe Garmin could face problems competing with new smartphones and smartwatches from Apple and others.
In 1 Chart: Apple, Inc. Stock's Biggest Catalyst
Daniel Sparks, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Wed Jul 09, 9:00AM CDT
Apple may be losing market share to Google 's fragmented Android operating system in many key markets, but by no means has Apple's growth in iPhone sales hit a peak. Nowhere is this more clear than in the following chart, which shows the growth...
Samsung's China and European Problems Are No Surprise
Chris Neiger, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Wed Jul 09, 9:00AM CDT
Samsung recently released its second-quarter guidance, and things didn't look so good for the world's largest smartphone maker. The company expects profit to fall to about $7.1 billion for the quarter, representing a 24% drop year over year. To...
Yahoo!'s Alibaba Cash Could Trigger a Buying Binge in Tech
at The Street - Wed Jul 09, 8:12AM CDT
Following Alibaba's IPO, Yahoo! and CEO Marissa Mayer may be looking to put some of that money to work, buying companies that will boost both revenue and engagement.
Smart Technology Innovations Led by Evolving mCommerce Convenience - Biometrics Company Ramps Up National Advertising for Newest Smart Wallet
PR Newswire - Wed Jul 09, 7:30AM CDT
Smart technology advancers compete to develop newest platforms as biometrics industry rapidly grows by leaps and bounds: NXT-ID, Inc. (OTCBB: NXTD), Google Inc. (NASDAG: GOOG), Facebook Inc. (NASDAQ: FB), Apple Inc. (NASDAQ: AAPL) and Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ: MSFT)
Box Waits To Strike a Market Not Ready for a Long Shot in Cloud
at The Street - Wed Jul 09, 7:15AM CDT
Box amended its S-1 and raised an additional private funding. Analysts combat the criticism the company's recent moves bode poorly for its potential to thrive in the public market.
Why Tablet Sales Will Outstrip PCs by 2015
Daniel Kline, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Wed Jul 09, 7:08AM CDT
The dominant days of the desktop and laptop are coming to a close. PC sales have fallen in recent years as alternate devices such as Apple 's iPad and tablets running Google 's operating system have become more popular. Since the release of...
PC shipment slump bottoms out
By MAE ANDERSON - AP - Wed Jul 09, 3:05PM CDT
NEW YORK (AP) — A two-year slump in personal computer sales ended in the second quarter, helped by improving demand in developed markets like North America and Europe.
Will AT&T's Wearable Predictions Ring True?
Chris Neiger, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Wed Jul 09, 3:00PM CDT
Wearable tech needs to leave its smartphone and tablet counterparts behind. Source: Samsung This week AT&T purposefully, or possibly inadvertently, made two wearable technology predictions. The predictions come on the heels of Google 's ...
Zynga Names Regina Dugan to Board
at The Street - Wed Jul 09, 3:00PM CDT
Zynga announced that Google Vice President of Engineering and leader of the Advanced Technology and Projects Dr. Regina E. Dugan is joining the company's board of directors.
Scripps Networks' Food.com Unveils Meal Planning App - Analyst Blog
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Wed Jul 09, 12:50PM CDT
Food.com ??? a subsidiary of Scripps Networks Interactive Inc. (SNI) ??? recently introduced a mobile application which will let users select meals from 500,000 popular recipes.
Facebook Inc: Looking Brighter Every Day
Tim Brugger, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Wed Jul 09, 12:00PM CDT
It may not feel like it's time to celebrate to fans of Facebook after a fairly dismal week. After kicking off the month of July with a share price over $67, Facebook has steadily declined, shaving about 7% off its value. What gives? There was no...
2 Reasons Pandora Media Is Overrated
Timothy Green, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Wed Jul 09, 12:00PM CDT
Even in the face of intense competition, Pandora Media has remained the undisputed leader of the Internet radio market. The company claims 75 million monthly active users and roughly 9% of all U.S. radio listeners. But for a company in such a...
Will Google's Newly Launched Smart Watches Fall Flat?
Bob Ciura, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Wed Jul 09, 11:00AM CDT
Google officially launched its smart watch devices on July 7, through its Google Play store. The Android-powered Samsung and LG smart watches are clearly a shot across Apple 's bow . The war between Google and Apple never seems to end....
Somebody Is Finally Beating Apple at Its Own Game
Rick Munarriz, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Wed Jul 09, 10:45AM CDT
Apple has been relinquishing market share to Google 's Android in mobile for a couple of years now, but Apple has historically had the more desirable user base. Engagement for iPhone and iPad users is intense. They spend more time on their apps...
Oprah Ousted From Forbes Throne at Last; All Hail Beyonce
at The Street - Wed Jul 09, 10:30AM CDT
Mrs. Carter is on top after Oprah Winfrey drops to fourth this year on the list of the world's most powerful celebrities.
Sneak Peek: 5 Stocks Hedge Funds Love This Summer
at The Street - Wed Jul 09, 10:05AM CDT
Here's a look at five stocks the smart money has been buying recently.
Don’t Get Caught in the Boxed Hype!
Brian Nichols, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Wed Jul 09, 10:00AM CDT
Private cloud storage and file sharing companies Dropbox and Box have attracted big investments from private equity prior to highly anticipated IPOs. While the former is yet to file an S-1 with the SEC, Box's IPO has been postponed more than a few...
Is Apple or Google Winning the App War?
Mark Morelli, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Wed Jul 09, 10:00AM CDT
Internet search giant Google , usually tight-lipped on such information, released a few business stats last month at its annual developer's conference. Some of the numbers bantered about just confirm what those in the know already knew. And it's...
Mercedes Self-Driving Trucks Could Be on Highways by 2025
Leo Sun, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Wed Jul 09, 9:42AM CDT
When people hear the term "autonomous truck," they might think of Optimus Prime. They probably don't think of Daimler 's Mercedes-Benz brand, which is usually associated with luxury sedans. Yet Mercedes is looking to turn that perception upside...
Garmin Plunges on Downgrade
at The Street - Wed Jul 09, 9:18AM CDT
Analysts believe Garmin could face problems competing with new smartphones and smartwatches from Apple and others.
In 1 Chart: Apple, Inc. Stock's Biggest Catalyst
Daniel Sparks, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Wed Jul 09, 9:00AM CDT
Apple may be losing market share to Google 's fragmented Android operating system in many key markets, but by no means has Apple's growth in iPhone sales hit a peak. Nowhere is this more clear than in the following chart, which shows the growth...
Samsung's China and European Problems Are No Surprise
Chris Neiger, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Wed Jul 09, 9:00AM CDT
Samsung recently released its second-quarter guidance, and things didn't look so good for the world's largest smartphone maker. The company expects profit to fall to about $7.1 billion for the quarter, representing a 24% drop year over year. To...
Yahoo!'s Alibaba Cash Could Trigger a Buying Binge in Tech
at The Street - Wed Jul 09, 8:12AM CDT
Following Alibaba's IPO, Yahoo! and CEO Marissa Mayer may be looking to put some of that money to work, buying companies that will boost both revenue and engagement.
Smart Technology Innovations Led by Evolving mCommerce Convenience - Biometrics Company Ramps Up National Advertising for Newest Smart Wallet
PR Newswire - Wed Jul 09, 7:30AM CDT
Smart technology advancers compete to develop newest platforms as biometrics industry rapidly grows by leaps and bounds: NXT-ID, Inc. (OTCBB: NXTD), Google Inc. (NASDAG: GOOG), Facebook Inc. (NASDAQ: FB), Apple Inc. (NASDAQ: AAPL) and Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ: MSFT)
Box Waits To Strike a Market Not Ready for a Long Shot in Cloud
at The Street - Wed Jul 09, 7:15AM CDT
Box amended its S-1 and raised an additional private funding. Analysts combat the criticism the company's recent moves bode poorly for its potential to thrive in the public market.
Why Tablet Sales Will Outstrip PCs by 2015
Daniel Kline, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Wed Jul 09, 7:08AM CDT
The dominant days of the desktop and laptop are coming to a close. PC sales have fallen in recent years as alternate devices such as Apple 's iPad and tablets running Google 's operating system have become more popular. Since the release of...
