Google Sees a World Rife With Futuristic Robots
Chris Neiger, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - 2 hrs 24 mins ago
Robots are a bit creepy. It's part of their intrigue, perhaps. The idea that humans could create something stronger and more intelligent than us is equal parts fascinating and terrifying. As with many technologies, most robotics research exists so we...
Microsoft Surface Tablets Now In Use On NFL Sidelines
at The Street - Mon Aug 04, 12:11PM CDT
Limited-use Windows computers are now taking the place of Polaroids for coaches and players during games.
Here's Where Apple Makes Its Money
Jamal Carnette, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Mon Aug 04, 10:00AM CDT
No doubt about it, Apple has been one of the most exciting tech stories to follow over the last decade plus. If you were lucky to buy shares of this then-$16 billion company early in 2000, you could boast of a mammoth 3,500% return -- turning...
Alibaba Ups Video Game Presence With Kabam Investment
at The Street - Mon Aug 04, 8:16AM CDT
Alibaba Group Holding's $120 million investment in Kabam underscores the value of video games in e-commerce and other sectors.
Perion inks 3-year agreement with Bing
M2 - Mon Aug 04, 7:43AM CDT
Perion Network, Ltd. (NASDAQ: PERI) said it has signed a three-year agreement with Bing, extending its existing partnership, starting January 1, 2015 through December 31, 2017.
Consumer Interest for Next Generation Smart Devices Rapidly Increases Via Social Media Initiatives - Celebrity Social Media Campaign Focuses on Newest Secure Smart Wallet
PR Newswire - Mon Aug 04, 7:30AM CDT
Smart Technology influence being felt in social media realm as big name companies acquire progressive startups and make platform advancements: NXT-ID, Inc. (OTCBB: NXTD), Facebook Inc. (NASDAQ: FB), Twitter Inc. (NASDAQ: TWTR), LinkedIn Corporation (NYSE: LNKD) and MeetMe Inc. (NASDAQ: MEET)
The 9 Best Android Phones in the World
at The Street - Sun Aug 03, 1:36PM CDT
The best Android phone list includes the Samsung Galaxy S5, HTC One (M8), LG G3 to the Sony Xperia Z2, Motorola Moto G, and LG Nexus 5.
Did Apple’s Tim Cook Abandon Steve Jobs’ Final Project?
Jamal Carnette, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Fri Aug 01, 9:22PM CDT
For his eponymous biography , Steve Jobs, former CEO of Apple , gave author Walter Issacson a preview into Apple's next product -- a TV set -- with this quote [emphasis added]: I'd like to create an integrated television set that is completely...
Google confirms it sold barge docked in Maine
AP - Fri Aug 01, 1:48PM CDT
PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — Google Inc. is confirming that the barge it docked in Maine has been sold.
Further Proof Microsoft Is Doomed By Apple and Google's Dominance
at The Street - Fri Aug 01, 9:20AM CDT
Apple and Google have already crushed Microsoft with consumers. Expect a similar trend with business customers.
HP Is Introducing a Luxury Smartwatch
at The Street - Fri Aug 01, 9:06AM CDT
Hewlett Packard joins the ever-widening field of tech companies producing wearable computer devices.
How Google and Facebook Plan to Connect the Entire World
Steve Symington, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Fri Aug 01, 7:45AM CDT
This drone could soon be used to provide Internet connectivity around the globe. Credit: Facebook/Internet.org. If two out of three people in the world don't have access to a technology that's crucial to your business, what's the most logical...
Facebook's Internet.org expands in Zambia
By BARBARA ORTUTAY - AP - Thu Jul 31, 5:31PM CDT
NEW YORK (AP) — Facebook's Internet.org project is taking another step toward its goal of bringing the Internet to people who are not yet online, launching an app Thursday in Zambia.
Watch for Google to Potentially Rebound After Falling 2.69% Yesterday
Comtex SmarTrend(R) - Thu Jul 31, 4:17PM CDT
Google (NASDAQ:GOOG) traded in a range yesterday that spanned from a low of $570.00 to a high of $583.65. Yesterday, the shares fell 2.7%, which took the trading range below the 3-day low of $583.52 on volume of 2.1 million shares. Often times after large one-day declines, short-term traders may play for some degree of mean reversion.
Twitter: Govt. requests for user data increased
By BARBARA ORTUTAY - AP - Thu Jul 31, 3:05PM CDT
NEW YORK (AP) — Twitter said government requests for user data grew sharply in the past six months as more countries asked for a greater amount of information about users.
Samsung Disappointing Numbers Will Be Worse With Apple's Next iPhone Release
at The Street - Thu Jul 31, 12:45PM CDT
The world's top smartphone manufacturer warns things will get worse before they get better.
The NFL Needs to Punt Sunday Ticket Away From DirecTV
at The Street - Thu Jul 31, 7:30AM CDT
With the NFL's deal with DirecTV for NFL Sunday Ticket almost up, it's time for the league to get more money and exposure and give fans more viewing options.
Smart Technology Consumer's Interest in Mobile Payment Products Grows - Company Secures Deal with Major Airline to Display Advertisements in Flight for its Next Generation Smart Wallet
PR Newswire - Thu Jul 31, 7:15AM CDT
Biometrics industry sees growth as companies compete to develop unique and innovative smart technologies; companies turn towards digital currency: NXT-ID, Inc. (OTCBB: NXTD), eBay Inc. (NASDAQ: EBAY), Amazon.com Inc. (NASDAQ: AMZN), Facebook Inc. (NASDAQ: FB), Google Inc. (NASDAQ: GOOG) and Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ: MSFT)
Samsung profit falls as smartphone sales slow
By YOUKYUNG LEE - AP - Thu Jul 31, 12:52AM CDT
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — Samsung Electronics Co. reported a bigger-than-expected fall in second quarter profit on Thursday and said it was uncertain if earnings from its handset business would improve in the current quarter.