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Will a New Layout Save MSN.com?
Daniel Kline, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Thu Sep 11, 6:30PM CDT
Microsoft has always struggled to make its MSN brand and the MSN.com homepage relevant to consumers. Though the company claims an audience of more than 425 million people across 50 countries for MSN.com, it ranks well behind the other major...
Google and the Chromebook Are Going Toe-to-Toe With Apple in Education
Brian Nichols, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Thu Sep 11, 6:00PM CDT
The e-learning industry is expected to grow into an enormous $50 billion market worldwide over the next two years. Currently, Apple , with its iPad, digital textbooks, and courses, appears to have the leading presence within this space. However,...
Square Enix Launches a Mobile Rival to Sony’s PS Now on iOS and Android
Leo Sun, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Thu Sep 11, 4:45PM CDT
Square Enix recently announced the upcoming launch of Dive In, a new cloud gaming service that brings its back catalog of games to Apple iOS and Google Android devices. Source: Square Enix. Dive In is similar to PS Now, Sony 's ...
3 Reasons Chipotle Mexican Grill’s Stock Could Rise
Isaac Pino, CPA, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Thu Sep 11, 3:25PM CDT
Chipotle restaurant in Woodley Park neighborhood of Washington, DC. Source: Chipotle Over the past five years, Chipotle Mexican Grill 's highly successful restaurant chain has propelled its stock to lofty new heights. For evidence, the chart...
What Toshiba’s $99 Encore Mini Means For Android and Windows RT
Leo Sun, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Thu Sep 11, 3:17PM CDT
Microsoft and Toshiba recently unveiled the Encore Mini, a 7-inch Windows 8.1 tablet, at IFA 2014 in Berlin. Toshiba expects the device to be discounted from $120 to $99 the moment it hits retail, making it the cheapest Windows 8.1 tablet on the...
Is GoPro Stock a Buy Now?
Motley Fool Staff - Motley Fool - Thu Sep 11, 2:18PM CDT
Bodyboarding Salt Creek GoPro HD camera. By Axion23 , July 5, 2010, via Wikimedia Commons. GoPro stock has taken investors on an exciting run since going public in late June. Is GoPro stock a buy now? Five Motley Fool contributors weigh in...
Google, Inc Takes Aim at Telecoms With Free Calls
Tim Brugger, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Thu Sep 11, 1:43PM CDT
Google isn't afraid to dive headfirst into innovative technologies, even if it means banging heads with some major players. Google Fiber, its lightning-fast Internet connection service, shook up the cable and telecom industries. Overnight it...
Comcast-Univision Deal Gets UDN Network to XFINITY Users - Analyst Blog
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Thu Sep 11, 12:10PM CDT
Comcast Corporation (CMCSA) struck a long-term deal with Univision Communications Inc. ??? the leading Hispanic American network.
Malls Aren't Dead, Long Live the Mall: Simon Property CEO
at The Street - Thu Sep 11, 10:00AM CDT
The American mall is not dead, actually quite the opposite, says Simon Property's CEO David Simon.
Silicon Valley struggles to speak FDA's language
By MATTHEW PERRONE - AP - Thu Sep 11, 3:55PM CDT
WASHINGTON (AP) — From Apple's new smartwatch that tracks heartbeats to contact lenses that measure blood sugar — Silicon Valley is pouring billions into gadgets and apps designed to transform health care. But the tech giants that have famously disrupted so many industries are now facing their own unexpected disruption: regulation.
What Apple, Facebook, Google, and Netflix All Have in Common
Brian Nichols, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Thu Sep 11, 8:00AM CDT
When discussing similarities among the most innovating companies of the 21st century, one might think they all share a certain key investor or board member, or have each targeted a specific market. Instead, while each company is unique, key traits...
After Apple: Tech's Takeover of Healthcare Officially Begins
David Williamson and Michael Douglass, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Wed Sep 10, 7:21PM CDT
In this edition of Where The Money Is, analysts David Williamson and Michael Douglass give their take on the week's biggest health care headlines. This episode dissects Apple 's (Nasdaq: AAPL) huge presentation yesterday, giving health care...
Can Sony’s New Wearables Take On the Samsung Galaxy Gear Devices?
Leo Sun, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Wed Sep 10, 6:45PM CDT
Sony recently unveiled two new "SmartWear" wearables -- the SmartWatch 3 and SmartBand Talk -- at IFA 2014 in Berlin. Sony's SmartWatch 3 (L) and SmartBand Talk (R). Source: Sony. The SmartWatch 3 notably uses Google 's Android Wear...
Microsoft Corporation Is Risking Its Most Important Business
Brian Nichols, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Wed Sep 10, 6:00PM CDT
Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella has brought a new identity to the iconic company, still focusing on software, but placing an emphasis on the cloud. The problem right now is that cloud revenue is still relatively insignificant for the company, while its...
Why Facebook, Inc. Needed a Separate Messaging App
Chris Neiger, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Wed Sep 10, 3:45PM CDT
Facebook 's taken a lot of heat recently for unbundling its messaging app from its main mobile app. The current version has an abysmal one and half-star rating, and many comments on Apple 's App Store are anything but positive. With all the...
How to Dump the Right Stocks to Buy the Alibaba IPO
at The Street - Wed Sep 10, 2:57PM CDT
Although the advice to sell Yahoo! to buy Alibaba has been bad, here are some stocks investors are most likely to dump in order to place their IPO orders.
Is Netflix Planning to Take on YouTube?
Daniel Kline, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Wed Sep 10, 2:19PM CDT
While Netflix has dominated the subscription-based long-form video market, the streaming service has ignored the shorter videos that have made Google 's YouTube brand a major player. That may soon change, as GigaOm recently reported...
Will Apple Pay Brighten Outlook for Credit Card Processors? - Analyst Blog
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Wed Sep 10, 1:25PM CDT
Apple Pay has the potential to decide the future of the digital payments market, although hurdles lay in the near term.
Amazon Drops Its Fire Phone to $0.99 -- Was It the Right Move?
Jamal Carnette, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Wed Sep 10, 12:47PM CDT
Source: CNN Money/Ted S. Warren AP Amazon.com appears to be in the midst of a rare misfire courtesy of its Fire Phone. A recent third-party estimate puts its first-month sales total at a paltry 35,000 units. And while the company doesn't...
Will 'Internet Slowdown Day' Actually Affect the Web?
at The Street - Wed Sep 10, 12:19PM CDT
Web sites and digital rights organizations join forces to protest a possible change to FCC net neutrality rules.
Will a New Layout Save MSN.com?
Daniel Kline, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Thu Sep 11, 6:30PM CDT
Microsoft has always struggled to make its MSN brand and the MSN.com homepage relevant to consumers. Though the company claims an audience of more than 425 million people across 50 countries for MSN.com, it ranks well behind the other major...
Google and the Chromebook Are Going Toe-to-Toe With Apple in Education
Brian Nichols, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Thu Sep 11, 6:00PM CDT
The e-learning industry is expected to grow into an enormous $50 billion market worldwide over the next two years. Currently, Apple , with its iPad, digital textbooks, and courses, appears to have the leading presence within this space. However,...
Square Enix Launches a Mobile Rival to Sony’s PS Now on iOS and Android
Leo Sun, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Thu Sep 11, 4:45PM CDT
Square Enix recently announced the upcoming launch of Dive In, a new cloud gaming service that brings its back catalog of games to Apple iOS and Google Android devices. Source: Square Enix. Dive In is similar to PS Now, Sony 's ...
3 Reasons Chipotle Mexican Grill’s Stock Could Rise
Isaac Pino, CPA, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Thu Sep 11, 3:25PM CDT
Chipotle restaurant in Woodley Park neighborhood of Washington, DC. Source: Chipotle Over the past five years, Chipotle Mexican Grill 's highly successful restaurant chain has propelled its stock to lofty new heights. For evidence, the chart...
What Toshiba’s $99 Encore Mini Means For Android and Windows RT
Leo Sun, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Thu Sep 11, 3:17PM CDT
Microsoft and Toshiba recently unveiled the Encore Mini, a 7-inch Windows 8.1 tablet, at IFA 2014 in Berlin. Toshiba expects the device to be discounted from $120 to $99 the moment it hits retail, making it the cheapest Windows 8.1 tablet on the...
Is GoPro Stock a Buy Now?
Motley Fool Staff - Motley Fool - Thu Sep 11, 2:18PM CDT
Bodyboarding Salt Creek GoPro HD camera. By Axion23 , July 5, 2010, via Wikimedia Commons. GoPro stock has taken investors on an exciting run since going public in late June. Is GoPro stock a buy now? Five Motley Fool contributors weigh in...
Google, Inc Takes Aim at Telecoms With Free Calls
Tim Brugger, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Thu Sep 11, 1:43PM CDT
Google isn't afraid to dive headfirst into innovative technologies, even if it means banging heads with some major players. Google Fiber, its lightning-fast Internet connection service, shook up the cable and telecom industries. Overnight it...
Comcast-Univision Deal Gets UDN Network to XFINITY Users - Analyst Blog
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Thu Sep 11, 12:10PM CDT
Comcast Corporation (CMCSA) struck a long-term deal with Univision Communications Inc. ??? the leading Hispanic American network.
Malls Aren't Dead, Long Live the Mall: Simon Property CEO
at The Street - Thu Sep 11, 10:00AM CDT
The American mall is not dead, actually quite the opposite, says Simon Property's CEO David Simon.
Silicon Valley struggles to speak FDA's language
By MATTHEW PERRONE - AP - Thu Sep 11, 3:55PM CDT
WASHINGTON (AP) — From Apple's new smartwatch that tracks heartbeats to contact lenses that measure blood sugar — Silicon Valley is pouring billions into gadgets and apps designed to transform health care. But the tech giants that have famously disrupted so many industries are now facing their own unexpected disruption: regulation.
What Apple, Facebook, Google, and Netflix All Have in Common
Brian Nichols, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Thu Sep 11, 8:00AM CDT
When discussing similarities among the most innovating companies of the 21st century, one might think they all share a certain key investor or board member, or have each targeted a specific market. Instead, while each company is unique, key traits...
After Apple: Tech's Takeover of Healthcare Officially Begins
David Williamson and Michael Douglass, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Wed Sep 10, 7:21PM CDT
In this edition of Where The Money Is, analysts David Williamson and Michael Douglass give their take on the week's biggest health care headlines. This episode dissects Apple 's (Nasdaq: AAPL) huge presentation yesterday, giving health care...
Can Sony’s New Wearables Take On the Samsung Galaxy Gear Devices?
Leo Sun, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Wed Sep 10, 6:45PM CDT
Sony recently unveiled two new "SmartWear" wearables -- the SmartWatch 3 and SmartBand Talk -- at IFA 2014 in Berlin. Sony's SmartWatch 3 (L) and SmartBand Talk (R). Source: Sony. The SmartWatch 3 notably uses Google 's Android Wear...
Microsoft Corporation Is Risking Its Most Important Business
Brian Nichols, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Wed Sep 10, 6:00PM CDT
Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella has brought a new identity to the iconic company, still focusing on software, but placing an emphasis on the cloud. The problem right now is that cloud revenue is still relatively insignificant for the company, while its...
Why Facebook, Inc. Needed a Separate Messaging App
Chris Neiger, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Wed Sep 10, 3:45PM CDT
Facebook 's taken a lot of heat recently for unbundling its messaging app from its main mobile app. The current version has an abysmal one and half-star rating, and many comments on Apple 's App Store are anything but positive. With all the...
How to Dump the Right Stocks to Buy the Alibaba IPO
at The Street - Wed Sep 10, 2:57PM CDT
Although the advice to sell Yahoo! to buy Alibaba has been bad, here are some stocks investors are most likely to dump in order to place their IPO orders.
Is Netflix Planning to Take on YouTube?
Daniel Kline, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Wed Sep 10, 2:19PM CDT
While Netflix has dominated the subscription-based long-form video market, the streaming service has ignored the shorter videos that have made Google 's YouTube brand a major player. That may soon change, as GigaOm recently reported...
Will Apple Pay Brighten Outlook for Credit Card Processors? - Analyst Blog
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Wed Sep 10, 1:25PM CDT
Apple Pay has the potential to decide the future of the digital payments market, although hurdles lay in the near term.
Amazon Drops Its Fire Phone to $0.99 -- Was It the Right Move?
Jamal Carnette, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Wed Sep 10, 12:47PM CDT
Source: CNN Money/Ted S. Warren AP Amazon.com appears to be in the midst of a rare misfire courtesy of its Fire Phone. A recent third-party estimate puts its first-month sales total at a paltry 35,000 units. And while the company doesn't...
Will 'Internet Slowdown Day' Actually Affect the Web?
at The Street - Wed Sep 10, 12:19PM CDT
Web sites and digital rights organizations join forces to protest a possible change to FCC net neutrality rules.
