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Motorola emphasizes design in circular smartwatch
By ANICK JESDANUN - AP - Fri Sep 05, 1:07AM CDT
NEW YORK (AP) — Motorola rolled out a circular smartwatch Friday, counting on a more traditional design to win over consumers who have so far shunned other computerized wrist devices.
Comcast Set to Gain from Mergers, Service Launches - Analyst Blog
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Thu Sep 04, 6:15PM CDT
On Sep 3, 2014, we issued an updated research report on Comcast Corporation (CMCSA) -- the largest cable MSO (multi-service operator) in the U.S.
What Microsoft’s Apps Problem Means for Windows Store’s Future
Leo Sun, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Thu Sep 04, 4:46PM CDT
Microsoft recently removed 1,500 "misleading apps" from its Windows Store, citing a need for better clarity in naming, categories, and icons. Microsoft's announcement came shortly after scathing reports on Zdnet and How-To Geek exposed how...
AT&T to Unveil Galaxy Note 4 and Other Samsung Devices - Analyst Blog
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Thu Sep 04, 4:25PM CDT
AT&T Inc. (T), announced that the company will be one of the leading operators to launch Google Inc.'s (GOOG) Android-based Samsung Galaxy Note 4.
Microsoft: mid-range phones for budget conscious
By FRANK JORDANS and ANICK JESDANUN - AP - Thu Sep 04, 2:53PM CDT
BERLIN (AP) — Microsoft will seek to draw more people to its Internet-based services with two new mid-range smartphones.
Apple, Inc. May Be About To Revolutionize The Way You Pay For Things
Matthew Frankel, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Thu Sep 04, 2:00PM CDT
It was recently reported that Apple and American Express have agreed to work together to develop a new payments system for the iPhone. This comes on the heels of other reports indicating that Visa and MasterCard have agreed to similar...
Google settles with FTC over in-app charges
By MAE ANDERSON - AP - Thu Sep 04, 1:21PM CDT
NEW YORK (AP) — Google has agreed to pay full refunds totaling at least $19 million to consumers who were charged for purchases that children made via apps without parental consent from the Google Play app store.
3 Reasons American Tower Corp.'s Stock Could Fall
Anders Bylund, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Thu Sep 04, 12:40PM CDT
Source: American Tower. There are many reasons to invest in American Tower . Goldman Sachs recently started covering the radio tower operator's stock with a "buy" rating, following the lead of positive ratings from Raymond James and Barclays,...
Apple, Inc. and Google Take Two Distinct Paths to Smartphone Success
Tim Brugger, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Thu Sep 04, 10:00AM CDT
You don't have to be an iFan to know that the highly anticipated Apple iPhone 6 launch event is scheduled for September 9. The sheer volume of media coverage, including rumors of multiple new products, possibly even Apple's expected wearable...
Why Is Google Missing Out On This $721 Billion Opportunity?
Leo Sun, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Thu Sep 04, 9:47AM CDT
Google succeeds at a lot of things, but one market where it has failed miserably is the mobile payments industry -- which will grow from $235 billion in transaction volume in 2013 to $721 billion by 2017, according to research firm Gartner. In...
Personal Virtual Reality and Live Sports
ACCESSWIRE - Thu Sep 04, 9:21AM CDT
WHITEFISH, MT / September 4, 2014 / The personalized, wearable, immersive digital revolution is upon us. From fitness-sensing shirts to smart watches to virtual reality headsets, companies are finding newer and better ways to satisfy the consumers' desire for personalized, on-demand, real world information and even virtual reality. Google Inc. (NASDAQ: GOOG) is leading the charge in some ways with Google Glass and the Android Wear operating system, and many companies are developing applications based on Google's technology that expand the reach and capabilities of these pioneering systems. Facebook Inc.'s (NASDAQ: FB) recent $2 billion Oculus Rift acquisition gives an indication of the value placed on emerging technologies in the space. In a parallel, related (and likely to converge) world, the NFL is partnering with Zebra Technologies (NASDAQ: ZBRA) to outfit players with RFID sensors on their shoulder pads to collect data from games and to be used as part of a "second screen" way to enhance the fans' experience.
In Challenge to Intel, Nvidia Busts Out in Chromebook
at The Street - Thu Sep 04, 8:37AM CDT
Nvidia's graphics chips had been confined mostly to high-end PCs. Now they're in a new Chromebook made by Acer.
Amazon, Google and Same-Day Delivery Minus Profits
at The Street - Thu Sep 04, 7:44AM CDT
What's up with the mass proliferation of companies that deliver products and services within 24 to 48 hours or sooner?
Stolen photos of stars find 'safe harbor' online
By MICHAEL LIEDTKE - AP - Thu Sep 04, 6:30PM CDT
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Imagine what the Internet would be like if most major websites had imposed controls preventing the naked photos stolen from Oscar-winning actress Jennifer Lawrence and other celebrities from being posted online.
How NVIDIA Corporation Plans to Grab a Piece of This $12 Billion Market
Ashraf Eassa, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Wed Sep 03, 7:00PM CDT
According to graphics chip-maker NVIDIA , the market for games sold on Google's popular Android platform will be worth $12 billion by the end of 2016. Although NVIDIA doesn't sell games directly to end users, it does hope to capitalize on this...
5 Key Reasons Why Amazon.com Bought Twitch
Brian Nichols, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Wed Sep 03, 6:45PM CDT
Amazon.com made headlines recently when it paid nearly $1 billion in cash for Twitch, a platform where video games can be played, watched live, and discussed, among other features. However, given Amazon's inability to create profits, and the near...
Google and Amazon: Competitors With a Common (Drone) Goal
Daniel Kline, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Wed Sep 03, 5:32PM CDT
Amazon.com has been testing unmanned drones for use in same-day delivery, but faces significant legal hurdles if the company actually wants to use them in the United States. Now, Google has begun testing its own drones for exactly the same...
Why Apple, Inc. Pre-Announcing the iWatch Months in Advance Would Be Smart
Evan Niu, CFA, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Wed Sep 03, 3:00PM CDT
It seems increasingly likely that Apple 's expected iWatch won't ship this year . At the same time, reports suggest that the company is still planning on unveiling the device at its media event next Tuesday. If true, that would represent one of a...
5 Things Google's Management Wants You to Know
Daniel Sparks, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Wed Sep 03, 2:17PM CDT
While the key metrics from Google 's third-quarter earnings results received their fair share of attention when the company reported earnings on July 17, there's more to the story. Particularly, a few important comments in the company's earnings...
Google's health startup forges venture with AbbVie
AP - Wed Sep 03, 1:09PM CDT
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Google's ambitious health startup is teaming up with biotechnology drugmaker AbbVie in a $500 million joint venture that will try to develop new ways to treat cancer and other diseases such as Alzheimer's.
Motorola emphasizes design in circular smartwatch
By ANICK JESDANUN - AP - Fri Sep 05, 1:07AM CDT
NEW YORK (AP) — Motorola rolled out a circular smartwatch Friday, counting on a more traditional design to win over consumers who have so far shunned other computerized wrist devices.
Comcast Set to Gain from Mergers, Service Launches - Analyst Blog
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Thu Sep 04, 6:15PM CDT
On Sep 3, 2014, we issued an updated research report on Comcast Corporation (CMCSA) -- the largest cable MSO (multi-service operator) in the U.S.
What Microsoft’s Apps Problem Means for Windows Store’s Future
Leo Sun, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Thu Sep 04, 4:46PM CDT
Microsoft recently removed 1,500 "misleading apps" from its Windows Store, citing a need for better clarity in naming, categories, and icons. Microsoft's announcement came shortly after scathing reports on Zdnet and How-To Geek exposed how...
AT&T to Unveil Galaxy Note 4 and Other Samsung Devices - Analyst Blog
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Thu Sep 04, 4:25PM CDT
AT&T Inc. (T), announced that the company will be one of the leading operators to launch Google Inc.'s (GOOG) Android-based Samsung Galaxy Note 4.
Microsoft: mid-range phones for budget conscious
By FRANK JORDANS and ANICK JESDANUN - AP - Thu Sep 04, 2:53PM CDT
BERLIN (AP) — Microsoft will seek to draw more people to its Internet-based services with two new mid-range smartphones.
Apple, Inc. May Be About To Revolutionize The Way You Pay For Things
Matthew Frankel, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Thu Sep 04, 2:00PM CDT
It was recently reported that Apple and American Express have agreed to work together to develop a new payments system for the iPhone. This comes on the heels of other reports indicating that Visa and MasterCard have agreed to similar...
Google settles with FTC over in-app charges
By MAE ANDERSON - AP - Thu Sep 04, 1:21PM CDT
NEW YORK (AP) — Google has agreed to pay full refunds totaling at least $19 million to consumers who were charged for purchases that children made via apps without parental consent from the Google Play app store.
3 Reasons American Tower Corp.'s Stock Could Fall
Anders Bylund, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Thu Sep 04, 12:40PM CDT
Source: American Tower. There are many reasons to invest in American Tower . Goldman Sachs recently started covering the radio tower operator's stock with a "buy" rating, following the lead of positive ratings from Raymond James and Barclays,...
Apple, Inc. and Google Take Two Distinct Paths to Smartphone Success
Tim Brugger, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Thu Sep 04, 10:00AM CDT
You don't have to be an iFan to know that the highly anticipated Apple iPhone 6 launch event is scheduled for September 9. The sheer volume of media coverage, including rumors of multiple new products, possibly even Apple's expected wearable...
Why Is Google Missing Out On This $721 Billion Opportunity?
Leo Sun, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Thu Sep 04, 9:47AM CDT
Google succeeds at a lot of things, but one market where it has failed miserably is the mobile payments industry -- which will grow from $235 billion in transaction volume in 2013 to $721 billion by 2017, according to research firm Gartner. In...
Personal Virtual Reality and Live Sports
ACCESSWIRE - Thu Sep 04, 9:21AM CDT
WHITEFISH, MT / September 4, 2014 / The personalized, wearable, immersive digital revolution is upon us. From fitness-sensing shirts to smart watches to virtual reality headsets, companies are finding newer and better ways to satisfy the consumers' desire for personalized, on-demand, real world information and even virtual reality. Google Inc. (NASDAQ: GOOG) is leading the charge in some ways with Google Glass and the Android Wear operating system, and many companies are developing applications based on Google's technology that expand the reach and capabilities of these pioneering systems. Facebook Inc.'s (NASDAQ: FB) recent $2 billion Oculus Rift acquisition gives an indication of the value placed on emerging technologies in the space. In a parallel, related (and likely to converge) world, the NFL is partnering with Zebra Technologies (NASDAQ: ZBRA) to outfit players with RFID sensors on their shoulder pads to collect data from games and to be used as part of a "second screen" way to enhance the fans' experience.
In Challenge to Intel, Nvidia Busts Out in Chromebook
at The Street - Thu Sep 04, 8:37AM CDT
Nvidia's graphics chips had been confined mostly to high-end PCs. Now they're in a new Chromebook made by Acer.
Amazon, Google and Same-Day Delivery Minus Profits
at The Street - Thu Sep 04, 7:44AM CDT
What's up with the mass proliferation of companies that deliver products and services within 24 to 48 hours or sooner?
Stolen photos of stars find 'safe harbor' online
By MICHAEL LIEDTKE - AP - Thu Sep 04, 6:30PM CDT
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Imagine what the Internet would be like if most major websites had imposed controls preventing the naked photos stolen from Oscar-winning actress Jennifer Lawrence and other celebrities from being posted online.
How NVIDIA Corporation Plans to Grab a Piece of This $12 Billion Market
Ashraf Eassa, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Wed Sep 03, 7:00PM CDT
According to graphics chip-maker NVIDIA , the market for games sold on Google's popular Android platform will be worth $12 billion by the end of 2016. Although NVIDIA doesn't sell games directly to end users, it does hope to capitalize on this...
5 Key Reasons Why Amazon.com Bought Twitch
Brian Nichols, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Wed Sep 03, 6:45PM CDT
Amazon.com made headlines recently when it paid nearly $1 billion in cash for Twitch, a platform where video games can be played, watched live, and discussed, among other features. However, given Amazon's inability to create profits, and the near...
Google and Amazon: Competitors With a Common (Drone) Goal
Daniel Kline, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Wed Sep 03, 5:32PM CDT
Amazon.com has been testing unmanned drones for use in same-day delivery, but faces significant legal hurdles if the company actually wants to use them in the United States. Now, Google has begun testing its own drones for exactly the same...
Why Apple, Inc. Pre-Announcing the iWatch Months in Advance Would Be Smart
Evan Niu, CFA, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Wed Sep 03, 3:00PM CDT
It seems increasingly likely that Apple 's expected iWatch won't ship this year . At the same time, reports suggest that the company is still planning on unveiling the device at its media event next Tuesday. If true, that would represent one of a...
5 Things Google's Management Wants You to Know
Daniel Sparks, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Wed Sep 03, 2:17PM CDT
While the key metrics from Google 's third-quarter earnings results received their fair share of attention when the company reported earnings on July 17, there's more to the story. Particularly, a few important comments in the company's earnings...
Google's health startup forges venture with AbbVie
AP - Wed Sep 03, 1:09PM CDT
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Google's ambitious health startup is teaming up with biotechnology drugmaker AbbVie in a $500 million joint venture that will try to develop new ways to treat cancer and other diseases such as Alzheimer's.
