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Is Google, Inc’s Fiber Getting Ready to Go Mainstream?
Tim Brugger, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Mon Sep 22, 7:13PM CDT
It may come as a bit of a surprise, but the U.S. is severely lacking when it comes to Internet connection speeds. As it stands, U.S. Internet users are able to download an average of 10 megabits per second, which ranks 14th globally. Is there really...
Take-Two Unit Adds 2 Gameplay Modes to WWE Supercard - Analyst Blog
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Mon Sep 22, 5:50PM CDT
2K, a division of Take-Two Interactive (TTWO) recently introduced two new gameplay modes for the popular WWE collectible card game for mobile devices, WWE Supercard.
Investors fret Yahoo's future, stock dips
By BRANDON BAILEY - AP - Mon Sep 22, 4:16PM CDT
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Yahoo may be losing some appeal on Wall Street now that U.S. investors can buy directly into Alibaba.
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A Closer Look: Ways to hide, secure data on phones
By ANICK JESDANUN - AP - Mon Sep 22, 2:06PM CDT
NEW YORK (AP) — Apple got a lot of attention last week when it released a new privacy policy along with a declaration that police can't get to your password-protected data.
Facebook's Oculus Showcases Crescent Bay VR Headset - Analyst Blog
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Mon Sep 22, 1:40PM CDT
Oculus, a unit of Facebook (FB), recently showcased an advance prototype of its virtual reality (VR) headset.
Yahoo Shares Tumble After Alibaba Hits the Stock Market - Analyst Blog
Sejuti Banerjea - Zacks Investment Research - Mon Sep 22, 12:25PM CDT
Google (GOOGL) launched its Android One initiative targeting India, Alibaba (BABA) completed the biggest IPO ever and Yahoo (YHOO) shares slumped in response.
5 Stocks to Trade for Big Breakout Gains
at The Street - Mon Sep 22, 10:45AM CDT
These stocks look ready to break out and trade higher from current levels.
Alibaba (BABA) IPO: Were Mutual Funds Favored by Alibaba IPO? - Mutual Fund Commentary
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Mon Sep 22, 9:55AM CDT
Allegations have been made that the Chinese e-commerce giant, Alibaba (BABA), snubbed hedge funds and favored mutual funds.
Apple Faces Several Hurdles in Making Mobile Payment a Success
at The Street - Mon Sep 22, 9:51AM CDT
"We think Apple has the best shot of making this a reality. However, it will take time to ramp, both among users and merchants," says Macquarie Capital analysts.
Samsung may launch first Tizen phone in India
By YOUKYUNG LEE - AP - Mon Sep 22, 3:34AM CDT
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...
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...
Stop Pretending That Your Credit Card Information Is Secure
at The Street - Sun Sep 21, 7:00AM CDT
Home Depot, Target, TJX and Neiman Marcus shoppers already know U.S. credit card security is worthless. A more secure option is out there, but merchants won't pay for it.
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.
Verizon Wants You to Pay Less for Cable
Jamal Carnette, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Sat Sep 20, 7:30AM CDT
In possibly the best example of how cable's pending demise, Verizon 's CEO Lowell McAdam acknowledged the business model is flawed at the recent Goldman Sachs investor conference. Specifically, the company is planning to disrupt the current model...
Tesla's New V6 Can Start Remotely From Your iPhone 6
at Investor's Business Daily - Fri Sep 19, 6:18PM CDT
Now there's a Tesla V6, but -- welcome to the 21st century -- it's not all about an engine. The luxury electric-car maker just issued an over-the-air update for the robust software that runs in a Tesla Motors (TSLA) Model S. The newly released...
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.
Is Google, Inc’s Fiber Getting Ready to Go Mainstream?
Tim Brugger, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Mon Sep 22, 7:13PM CDT
It may come as a bit of a surprise, but the U.S. is severely lacking when it comes to Internet connection speeds. As it stands, U.S. Internet users are able to download an average of 10 megabits per second, which ranks 14th globally. Is there really...
Take-Two Unit Adds 2 Gameplay Modes to WWE Supercard - Analyst Blog
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Mon Sep 22, 5:50PM CDT
2K, a division of Take-Two Interactive (TTWO) recently introduced two new gameplay modes for the popular WWE collectible card game for mobile devices, WWE Supercard.
Investors fret Yahoo's future, stock dips
By BRANDON BAILEY - AP - Mon Sep 22, 4:16PM CDT
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Yahoo may be losing some appeal on Wall Street now that U.S. investors can buy directly into Alibaba.
1 Comment
A Closer Look: Ways to hide, secure data on phones
By ANICK JESDANUN - AP - Mon Sep 22, 2:06PM CDT
NEW YORK (AP) — Apple got a lot of attention last week when it released a new privacy policy along with a declaration that police can't get to your password-protected data.
Facebook's Oculus Showcases Crescent Bay VR Headset - Analyst Blog
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Mon Sep 22, 1:40PM CDT
Oculus, a unit of Facebook (FB), recently showcased an advance prototype of its virtual reality (VR) headset.
Yahoo Shares Tumble After Alibaba Hits the Stock Market - Analyst Blog
Sejuti Banerjea - Zacks Investment Research - Mon Sep 22, 12:25PM CDT
Google (GOOGL) launched its Android One initiative targeting India, Alibaba (BABA) completed the biggest IPO ever and Yahoo (YHOO) shares slumped in response.
5 Stocks to Trade for Big Breakout Gains
at The Street - Mon Sep 22, 10:45AM CDT
These stocks look ready to break out and trade higher from current levels.
Alibaba (BABA) IPO: Were Mutual Funds Favored by Alibaba IPO? - Mutual Fund Commentary
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Mon Sep 22, 9:55AM CDT
Allegations have been made that the Chinese e-commerce giant, Alibaba (BABA), snubbed hedge funds and favored mutual funds.
Apple Faces Several Hurdles in Making Mobile Payment a Success
at The Street - Mon Sep 22, 9:51AM CDT
"We think Apple has the best shot of making this a reality. However, it will take time to ramp, both among users and merchants," says Macquarie Capital analysts.
Samsung may launch first Tizen phone in India
By YOUKYUNG LEE - AP - Mon Sep 22, 3:34AM CDT
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...
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...
Stop Pretending That Your Credit Card Information Is Secure
at The Street - Sun Sep 21, 7:00AM CDT
Home Depot, Target, TJX and Neiman Marcus shoppers already know U.S. credit card security is worthless. A more secure option is out there, but merchants won't pay for it.
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.
Verizon Wants You to Pay Less for Cable
Jamal Carnette, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Sat Sep 20, 7:30AM CDT
In possibly the best example of how cable's pending demise, Verizon 's CEO Lowell McAdam acknowledged the business model is flawed at the recent Goldman Sachs investor conference. Specifically, the company is planning to disrupt the current model...
Tesla's New V6 Can Start Remotely From Your iPhone 6
at Investor's Business Daily - Fri Sep 19, 6:18PM CDT
Now there's a Tesla V6, but -- welcome to the 21st century -- it's not all about an engine. The luxury electric-car maker just issued an over-the-air update for the robust software that runs in a Tesla Motors (TSLA) Model S. The newly released...
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.
