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Samsung may launch first Tizen phone in India
By YOUKYUNG LEE - AP - 1 hr 24 mins ago
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — Samsung Electronics Co., which faces a slowdown in emerging market smartphone sales, will release its long-delayed Tizen-powered handset in India before the end of this year, a report said Monday.
Google Invests in Smart Spoons for Parkinson's Patients
Leo Sun, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Sun Sep 21, 1:05PM CDT
Google recently acquired Lift Labs, a company that develops "smart utensils" for Parkinson's patients. Lift Labs' Liftware system cancels minor hand tremors to make it easier for patients to eat. Lift Tabs has produced a spoon, and intends to...
Will Apple Pay on the iPhone 6 Finally Make NFC Payments a Reality?
Leo Sun, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Sun Sep 21, 11:44AM CDT
Apple has a habit of turning niche products, such as smartphones and tablets, into mainstream devices. With Apple Pay, the company's new mobile payments platform, Apple wants to work its magic with near field communication, or NFC, chips and mobile...
Could Google Fiber Be Coming to a City Near You?
Tim Beyers, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Sun Sep 21, 9:45AM CDT
Google Fiber is reaching software developers where they live. Credit: Google Austin. Boston. New York. Silicon Valley. Four major U.S. tech hubs, yet Google Fiber is available in just one of them. Isn't that a mistake? No, but you have to dig...
Watch Out, Google: This Company Just Lapped You With Its Driverless Car
John Rosevear, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Sun Sep 21, 9:22AM CDT
Audi's self-driving prototypes will soon be hitting California's roads. Earlier this year, the brand showed an A7 sedan equipped with its prototype "Piloted" system, which can drive the car under certain conditions. Source: Audi. If you happen to...
Minecraft Deal Shows Desire for Intellectual Property Is No Game
at The Street - Sat Sep 20, 11:00AM CDT
They may not fetch the $2.5 billion Microsoft just paid for Minecraft developer Mojang, but video game properties are a key part of tech companies' device strategy.
How Does the Moto 360 Smartwatch Stack Up to Competitors?
at The Street - Fri Sep 19, 6:49PM CDT
Investors itching to get a piece of the nascent but growing wearables market should ask themselves one question: What features do they want on their smartwatch? Check Out These Answers
Business Highlights
By The Associated Press - AP - Fri Sep 19, 4:48PM CDT
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Tougher Twitter Ready To Rumble With Facebook, Google
at Investor's Business Daily - Fri Sep 19, 4:34PM CDT
Short-messaging service Twitter has made its name worldwide by letting users share real-time information in 140-character posts called tweets that can also display photos and videos -- and now they may let people "click to buy." Largely through use...
Yahoo rakes in another jackpot from Alibaba's IPO
By MICHAEL LIEDTKE - AP - Fri Sep 19, 3:49PM CDT
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Yahoo is making amends for years of blundering with one smart move: an early investment in Alibaba Group that has turned into a multibillion-dollar boon.
Look for Shares of Google to Potentially Pullback after Yesterday's 1.16% Rise
Comtex SmarTrend(R) - Fri Sep 19, 3:39PM CDT
Google (NASDAQ:GOOG) traded in a range yesterday that spanned from a low of $589.50 to a high of $596.48. Yesterday, the shares gained 1.2%, which took the trading range above the 3-day high of $589.54 on volume of 3.7 million shares. Often times after large one-day gains, short term traders will seek to take profits and, as such, investors should be cautious.
Watch for Google to Potentially Pullback After Gaining 1.16% Yesterday
Comtex SmarTrend(R) - Fri Sep 19, 3:38PM CDT
Google (NASDAQ:GOOG) traded in a range yesterday that spanned from a low of $589.50 to a high of $596.48. Yesterday, the shares gained 1.2%, which took the trading range above the 3-day high of $589.54 on volume of 3.7 million shares. Often times after large one-day gains, short term traders will seek to take profits and, as such, investors should be cautious.
Review: Larger iPhones eliminate reason to switch
By ANICK JESDANUN - AP - Fri Sep 19, 12:27PM CDT
NEW YORK (AP) — It's easy to dismiss Apple's new iPhones as merely catching up to Android.
The Microsoft Surface Pro 3 Sells Out, But Does it Matter?
Jamal Carnette, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Fri Sep 19, 10:17AM CDT
Microsoft's Surface Pro 3. Source: Microsoft Microsoft surprised investors this week by announcing that its beleaguered Surface Pro 3 tablet had actually sold out...in select markets. In Australia, some retailers had sold out by lunchtime on the...
Facebook Inc. Plans to Beat YouTube at Its Own Game
Tim Brugger, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Fri Sep 19, 9:41AM CDT
There's no denying that Google 's YouTube is a massive success. At last count, the video-sharing website accounted for a whopping 20% of all online video advertising business, and it is expected to generate nearly $6 billion in revenue this year....
Orders for Samsung Note 4 phone begin Friday
AP - Thu Sep 18, 11:01PM CDT
NEW YORK (AP) — Samsung says U.S. wireless carriers will start taking orders for its large-screen Galaxy Note 4 smartphone on the same day larger iPhones go on sale.
Apple locks itself out of devices with passwords
By MICHAEL LIEDTKE - AP - Thu Sep 18, 6:25PM CDT
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Apple has tightened its technological security so not even the company can pry into a password-protected iPhone or iPad, a move meant to reassure the millions of people who are increasingly storing vital pieces of their lives on the devices.
This Latest Move Proves Google Fiber Is Here to Stay
Chris Neiger, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Thu Sep 18, 5:45PM CDT
It's easy to assume Google Fiber is just another pet project that'll eventually get the ax. But Fiber has the making of a true business, and Google is already treating it that way. In yet another move that should have Comcast and Time...
Facebook Challenges Twitter with News Feed Primed for Timely Topics
at The Street - Thu Sep 18, 4:45PM CDT
Facebook's News Feed update takes on Twitter as the go-to social network for discussing sports, live TV and other hot topics.
Samsung may launch first Tizen phone in India
By YOUKYUNG LEE - AP - 1 hr 24 mins ago
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — Samsung Electronics Co., which faces a slowdown in emerging market smartphone sales, will release its long-delayed Tizen-powered handset in India before the end of this year, a report said Monday.
Google Invests in Smart Spoons for Parkinson's Patients
Leo Sun, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Sun Sep 21, 1:05PM CDT
Google recently acquired Lift Labs, a company that develops "smart utensils" for Parkinson's patients. Lift Labs' Liftware system cancels minor hand tremors to make it easier for patients to eat. Lift Tabs has produced a spoon, and intends to...
Will Apple Pay on the iPhone 6 Finally Make NFC Payments a Reality?
Leo Sun, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Sun Sep 21, 11:44AM CDT
Apple has a habit of turning niche products, such as smartphones and tablets, into mainstream devices. With Apple Pay, the company's new mobile payments platform, Apple wants to work its magic with near field communication, or NFC, chips and mobile...
Could Google Fiber Be Coming to a City Near You?
Tim Beyers, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Sun Sep 21, 9:45AM CDT
Google Fiber is reaching software developers where they live. Credit: Google Austin. Boston. New York. Silicon Valley. Four major U.S. tech hubs, yet Google Fiber is available in just one of them. Isn't that a mistake? No, but you have to dig...
Watch Out, Google: This Company Just Lapped You With Its Driverless Car
John Rosevear, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Sun Sep 21, 9:22AM CDT
Audi's self-driving prototypes will soon be hitting California's roads. Earlier this year, the brand showed an A7 sedan equipped with its prototype "Piloted" system, which can drive the car under certain conditions. Source: Audi. If you happen to...
Minecraft Deal Shows Desire for Intellectual Property Is No Game
at The Street - Sat Sep 20, 11:00AM CDT
They may not fetch the $2.5 billion Microsoft just paid for Minecraft developer Mojang, but video game properties are a key part of tech companies' device strategy.
How Does the Moto 360 Smartwatch Stack Up to Competitors?
at The Street - Fri Sep 19, 6:49PM CDT
Investors itching to get a piece of the nascent but growing wearables market should ask themselves one question: What features do they want on their smartwatch? Check Out These Answers
Business Highlights
By The Associated Press - AP - Fri Sep 19, 4:48PM CDT
___
Tougher Twitter Ready To Rumble With Facebook, Google
at Investor's Business Daily - Fri Sep 19, 4:34PM CDT
Short-messaging service Twitter has made its name worldwide by letting users share real-time information in 140-character posts called tweets that can also display photos and videos -- and now they may let people "click to buy." Largely through use...
Yahoo rakes in another jackpot from Alibaba's IPO
By MICHAEL LIEDTKE - AP - Fri Sep 19, 3:49PM CDT
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Yahoo is making amends for years of blundering with one smart move: an early investment in Alibaba Group that has turned into a multibillion-dollar boon.
Look for Shares of Google to Potentially Pullback after Yesterday's 1.16% Rise
Comtex SmarTrend(R) - Fri Sep 19, 3:39PM CDT
Google (NASDAQ:GOOG) traded in a range yesterday that spanned from a low of $589.50 to a high of $596.48. Yesterday, the shares gained 1.2%, which took the trading range above the 3-day high of $589.54 on volume of 3.7 million shares. Often times after large one-day gains, short term traders will seek to take profits and, as such, investors should be cautious.
Watch for Google to Potentially Pullback After Gaining 1.16% Yesterday
Comtex SmarTrend(R) - Fri Sep 19, 3:38PM CDT
Google (NASDAQ:GOOG) traded in a range yesterday that spanned from a low of $589.50 to a high of $596.48. Yesterday, the shares gained 1.2%, which took the trading range above the 3-day high of $589.54 on volume of 3.7 million shares. Often times after large one-day gains, short term traders will seek to take profits and, as such, investors should be cautious.
Review: Larger iPhones eliminate reason to switch
By ANICK JESDANUN - AP - Fri Sep 19, 12:27PM CDT
NEW YORK (AP) — It's easy to dismiss Apple's new iPhones as merely catching up to Android.
The Microsoft Surface Pro 3 Sells Out, But Does it Matter?
Jamal Carnette, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Fri Sep 19, 10:17AM CDT
Microsoft's Surface Pro 3. Source: Microsoft Microsoft surprised investors this week by announcing that its beleaguered Surface Pro 3 tablet had actually sold out...in select markets. In Australia, some retailers had sold out by lunchtime on the...
Facebook Inc. Plans to Beat YouTube at Its Own Game
Tim Brugger, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Fri Sep 19, 9:41AM CDT
There's no denying that Google 's YouTube is a massive success. At last count, the video-sharing website accounted for a whopping 20% of all online video advertising business, and it is expected to generate nearly $6 billion in revenue this year....
Orders for Samsung Note 4 phone begin Friday
AP - Thu Sep 18, 11:01PM CDT
NEW YORK (AP) — Samsung says U.S. wireless carriers will start taking orders for its large-screen Galaxy Note 4 smartphone on the same day larger iPhones go on sale.
Apple locks itself out of devices with passwords
By MICHAEL LIEDTKE - AP - Thu Sep 18, 6:25PM CDT
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Apple has tightened its technological security so not even the company can pry into a password-protected iPhone or iPad, a move meant to reassure the millions of people who are increasingly storing vital pieces of their lives on the devices.
This Latest Move Proves Google Fiber Is Here to Stay
Chris Neiger, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Thu Sep 18, 5:45PM CDT
It's easy to assume Google Fiber is just another pet project that'll eventually get the ax. But Fiber has the making of a true business, and Google is already treating it that way. In yet another move that should have Comcast and Time...
Facebook Challenges Twitter with News Feed Primed for Timely Topics
at The Street - Thu Sep 18, 4:45PM CDT
Facebook's News Feed update takes on Twitter as the go-to social network for discussing sports, live TV and other hot topics.
