IBM is looking to further strengthen its Watson computer program, as reports indicate that the technology company is spending $2 billion to obtain the digital sector of the Weather Company. The deal has not yet […]
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Professors Say That European Regulators Are Attacking Google Because Of Microsoft Lobbying
While technology giant Google is continuing to deny accusations that it possesses a monopoly that is in violation of European antitrust laws, some people have been stepping up to defend the company. According to some […]
iPhone’s Strong Sales Put To Rest Fears Over China Slowdown
While many analysts have reported on Apple’s recent growth troubles, the new iPhone seems to have stemmed some of those fears. The new phone’s reported blockbuster sales in China lead many to believe that the […]
Data Giants Facebook And Google Ironically Sponsored A Privacy Event
There was controversy during the recent Amsterdam Privacy Week, as the conference on privacy included some sponsors that many people called into question. Among the sponsors for the event were Google, Facebook and Palantir, which […]
Facebook Secretly Supports Access To User Data In Pending CISA Legislation
As many leading technology companies voice their opposition to the Congressional bill known as the Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act (CISA), Facebook has been outed as one of the primary supporters of it. The controversial bill […]
Google Pressures And Wheeler Caves To Make Last Minute Changes To Net Neutrality Plan
According to recent reports, Federal Communications Commission Chairman Tom Wheeler has made some last minute changes to his plan of net neutrality. The news comes after Google and various public interest groups pressed Wheeler to […]
Researchers Find That WhatsApp Collects Your Personal Info And Distributes It To Others
New research has shown that the popular messaging service known as WhatsApp is collecting the personal information of its users. WhatsApp is able to obtain private information, such as phone calls that were placed by […]
Exxon Knew About Climate Change Almost 40 Years Ago And Tried To Cover It Up
According to a recent investigation by InsideClimate News, oil juggernaut Exxon (now ExxonMobil) became aware of climate change as early as 1977 – 11 years before it became a worldwide environmental issue. However, the company’s […]
This Company Will Take You To The Edge Of Space In A Balloon-Carried Pod
The American near-space company World View Enterprises has managed to successfully test fly a one-tenth scale model of its giant balloon-carried passenger pod. The company believes that it will have a full version ready to […]
Wal-Mart Takes Another Swing At Competitor Amazon With New Delivery Drones
Wal-Mart is joining Google and Amazon in the effort to make delivery-drones a reality. On Monday, the world’s largest retailer applied to United States regulators for permission to test its drones, which it hopes to […]
Outdoor Retail Giant REI Is Shutting Its Doors On Black Friday And Encouraging Shoppers To Go Outside
Outdoor and fitness gear chain REI is bucking the Black Friday retail trend by closing its door for business on the day that brings other retailers hordes of bargain hunting customers. Black Friday may have […]
Investigation Into Possible Google Monopoly In The EU Is Taking Priority
Google is still continuing to face accusations of having a monopoly. The European Union is reportedly conducting ongoing work on an antitrust investigation into the technology company. While regulators have supposedly been looking into such […]
Netflix Will Only Stream The New Star Wars Movie In Canada
After the highly-anticipated seventh episode of the Star Wars franchise airs in theaters, the next logical step would be to showcase it on streaming services such as Netflix. However, Netflix has announced that the movie […]
China has a growing interest in United States energy resources. Yantai Xinchao Industry Co. Ltd., a Chinese investment firm holding company, has signed a letter of intent to purchase oil fields in Texas, which are […]
Google Alphabet Facing Legal Investigations At Home And Abroad
European Union (EU) authorities are continuing their pursuit of Google despite changes to the company’s organizational structure under recently formed Alphabet Inc.. In 2014, the EU accused Google of breaking antitrust laws, claiming that the […]
Yahoo’s First Live Streamed NFL Game Was A Total Flop
Yahoo’s first attempt at live streaming of an NFL game was about as exciting as the game it chose to stream – a relatively boring first half followed by an exciting nail biting finish. The […]
The Hyperloop Is Coming (But Not To America)
Construction on a test version of Elon Musk’s transportation brainchild known as the Hyperloop is expected to begin in the next few weeks in Kings County, California. The two year project is a precursor to […]
Italian Fashion House Fendi Is Moving Into Fascist Mussolini’s Former Headquarters
Italian fashion icon Fendi recently opened its new headquarters in a building that many Italians associate with fascism. The company recently relocated to the Palazzo della Civiltà Italiana. The building in Rome is a white […]
Cruise Giant Carnival Signs Agreement For Massive Chinese Shipbuilding Venture
The first cruise ship out of China is set to take to the high seas in 2020, as the China State Shipbuilding Corporation (CSSC) has joined forces with cruise operator Carnival to construct five major […]
Ex-GM CEO Lutz Throws Cold Water On Apple And Google’s Car Ambitions
Companies like Google and Apple are poised to enter the car industry but may be biting off more than they can chew, according to former GM CEO Bob Lutz. According to the longtime industry executive […]
Tesla Motors Is Looking To Produce Cars In China Amid Sluggish Sales
In as a little as two years, electric car company Tesla Motors might be producing its vehicles in China. Reports indicate that CEO of Tesla Elon Musk has been participating in discussions with potential Chinese […]
American Egg Board Is Caught Trying To Keep Eggless Mayonnaise Off Whole Foods Shelves
The CEO of the organization that brought us the “Incredible, Edible Egg” slogan has resigned/retired after emails were released that show she did not want a vegan mayonnaise to go on sale at Whole Foods. […]
Cabela’s Massive Outdoor Superstores Are Only Providing Competition To Each Other
Outdoor and recreation retailer Cabela’s says that it has overestimated the necessity of brick and mortar business of its class. In the niche market, the outdoors supercenter is turning into one of its biggest sources […]
This Company Specializes In Ensuring That Buildings Make Employees Happy
Companies are starting to recognize the importance of designing office buildings in ways that make their employees happy. The theory is that healthier and happier workers are more productive, and one good way to ensure […]
Cyber Security Experts Face Retaliation From Government Spy Agencies
Global cyber security researchers are blowing the whistle on intelligence agencies using cyber espionage and warfare. These researchers are now being harassed, blocked from tendering work, and in some countries are being deported, according to […]
Google Employment Perks Entice Some Medical Students From Continuing Their Education
Some experts in the medical field are joining forces with Google in order to take advantage of the perks of the company. Google is known for providing its employees high salaries, delicious free food and […]
Hackers Find A Way To Disable AirBag Systems Sold In VW Manufactured Vehicles
Hackers have once again shown just how vulnerable the computer systems in present day vehicles are, adding concern to how safe the self driving cars of the not too distant future will be. Using a […]
Cyber Insurance Premiums Rise As Hackers Continue To Breach Their Security
The cost for cyber insurance against hacking attacks has risen drastically for companies that have been victims of such attacks. As the number of data breaches into both government and corporate servers has increased in […]
SpaceX Being Sued By Former Employee For Allegedly Failing To Provide Overtime Compensation
A former employee of SpaceX has filed a lawsuit against the space exploration company saying that he was not properly compensated for overtime work. According to Stan Saporito, SpaceX owes him money for overtime hours […]
Investors Determine That Yahoo Stock Is Essentially Worthless
After a disappointing earnings report, stock for Yahoo experienced a large decline in value on Wednesday. The company is continuing to lose market share when it comes to online advertising. Things have gotten so bad […]