Microsoft hires Qualcomm exec to make more deals
AP - Tue Aug 05, 6:37PM CDT
REDMOND, Wash. (AP) — Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella has lured away an executive from smartphone chip maker Qualcomm to hammer out more deals that will expand the software maker's presence in the mobile device market.
After Yesterday's Decline of 1.41%, Google Offers Investors Better Value
Comtex SmarTrend(R) - Tue Aug 05, 3:45PM CDT
Google (NASDAQ:GOOG) traded in a range yesterday that spanned from a low of $562.61 to a high of $571.98. Yesterday, the shares fell 1.4%, which took the trading range below the 3-day low of $562.85 on volume of 1.5 million shares. Often times after large one-day declines, short-term traders may play for some degree of mean reversion.
SmarTrend Watching for Potential Rebound in Shares of Google After 1.41% Loss
Comtex SmarTrend(R) - Tue Aug 05, 3:45PM CDT
Google (NASDAQ:GOOG) traded in a range yesterday that spanned from a low of $562.61 to a high of $571.98. Yesterday, the shares fell 1.4%, which took the trading range below the 3-day low of $562.85 on volume of 1.5 million shares. Often times after large one-day declines, short-term traders may play for some degree of mean reversion.
The top iPhone and iPad apps on App Store
By The Associated Press - AP - Tue Aug 05, 3:06PM CDT
App Store Official Charts for the week ending August 4, 2014:
Apple, Inc. iPhone 6 Unveiling Expected September 9
Evan Niu, CFA, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Tue Aug 05, 1:20PM CDT
Apple marketing chief Phil Schiller introducing the iPhone 5s at the September 10, 2013 media event. Source: Apple. Apple appears ready to unveil the iPhone 6 to the world. Re/code is reporting that the Mac maker has scheduled its media event...
BlackBerry Back On Track?: Tech Winners & Losers
at The Street - Tue Aug 05, 11:29AM CDT
BlackBerry shares rose following reports that its restructuring was completed, while GT shares jumped on full-year earnings giudance and RetailMeNot shares plummeted following disappointing earnings.
Google Fiber Is a Growing Threat to Telecoms
Tim Beyers, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Tue Aug 05, 10:00AM CDT
A Google Fiber network box. Will you get one soon? Source: Google. Verizon couldn't have been more hyperbolic in announcing symmetric Internet service for new FiOS customers last month. Symmetric connections allow users to upload data as fast as...
Yandex Earnings Q2 2014 – Big Upside Potential!
Vikram Nagarkar - Amigobulls - Tue Aug 05, 9:36AM CDT
Yandex reported strong revenue growth and improvement on all metrics in Q2. Attractive valuations make Yandex a compelling long term investment.
Google Sees a World Rife With Futuristic Robots
Chris Neiger, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Tue Aug 05, 8:02AM CDT
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...
Why Did Samsung Delay Its Tizen Smartphone?
Leo Sun, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Tue Aug 05, 7:24AM CDT
Samsung just delayed the launch of the Samsung Z, the first smartphone to run the company's own open-source operating system, Tizen. Samsung originally intended to launch the device -- which features a 4.8-inch HD screen, a 2.3 GHz quad-core...
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.