SINGAPORE (Reuters) – Grab, the main Southeast Asian rival of Uber Technologies Inc [UBER.UL], said on Friday it had secured debt facilities of up to $ 700 million to help it create the largest car rental program in southeast Asia.… Continue Reading
(Reuters) – Signs of poor demand for the iPhone 8 fueled more questions on Thursday over Apple Inc’s strategy of releasing two phones within months of each other in 2017, sending its shares almost 3 percent lower. The chief executive… Continue Reading
TAIPEI (Reuters) – Apple Inc supplier Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co Ltd on Thursday said net profit fell 7.1 percent in the three months through September, slightly better than analyst estimates. The world’s largest contract chipmaker booked third-quarter profit of T$… Continue Reading
(Reuters) – Twitter Inc plans to toughen its rules on online sexual harassment and impose stronger penalties for misconduct, according to an email it sent to a group of safety advocates, academics and researchers that helps the social media service… Continue Reading
In one of my latest Tesla (TSLA) articles, I talked about how the bull camp was grasping at straws – talking up the supercharger network again as this holy grail that separates the company from others, in an effort to… Continue Reading
(Reuters) – Regina Dugan, the head of Facebook Inc’s secretive hardware unit, will step down early next year, she said on Tuesday. “I will be leaving Facebook to focus on building and leading a new endeavor,” Dugan wrote on Facebook.… Continue Reading
Deploying business software has gotten very complex. Backplane, a startup that says it can help companies manage the complex software deployments of the cloud computing era, has emerged from stealth with $ 5 million in seed funding—and a service it… Continue Reading
Basecoin will be created by three Princeton University computer science graduates. Bain Capital Ventures and Andreessen Horowitz have participated in the pre-sale of a new cryptocurrency called basecoin, the companies have confirmed. Basecoin will be created by three Princeton University… Continue Reading
At the beginning of the month, Vice President Mike Pence announced that the US, at long last, will go back to the moon. At least, some day. Pence didn’t give a date, details, or even a ballpark cost during his… Continue Reading
Instagram, Twitter, and smartphones can amplify fears and block out reality. Experts in teenage mental health say social media is a significant factor in a rising tide of anxiety among teenagers and adolescents. Some victims are so seized with anxiety… Continue Reading
“Bull markets are born on pessimism, grown on skepticism, mature on optimism, and die on euphoria.” –John Templeton Today’s bull market will not die on euphoria. That’s not to say that there hasn’t been more than enough optimism to go… Continue Reading
If you’re managing a business, you know how important a web and mobile presence is. Whether you’re selling tacos, tiaras, or terabytes, customers need to be able to find you. You’ve probably dipped your toe into the complex world of… Continue Reading
Absurdly Driven looks at the world of business with a skeptical eye and a firmly rooted tongue in cheek. I adore it when I read fine articles that tell me all great CEOs get up at 5 a.m., eat two boiled… Continue Reading
It may be Friday the 13th, but don’t let the sheer number of deals clogging the internet frighten you. The bright minds at ZDNet creeped and crawled through the discount web to help us bring you these shining tech sales.… Continue Reading
Airbnb may be best known for turning existing homes into occasional hotels, but now it’s going a step further with a partnership around new, branded apartments. The partner is the Miami-based Newgard Development Group, with which Airbnb will be working… Continue Reading
Facebook is continuing its push to make virtual reality mainstream. During the company’s annual Oculus Connect developer conference this week, the social networking giant unveiled its new $ 200 Oculus Go VR headset that, unlike many rivals, doesn’t require a… Continue Reading
NEW YORK (Reuters) – Equifax Inc said on Thursday it has taken one of its customer help website pages offline as its security team looks into reports of another potential cyber breach at the credit reporting company, which recently disclosed… Continue Reading
SEOUL (Reuters) – The heir to South Korea’s Samsung Group appeared in a packed court on Thursday for the first day of arguments in the appeal of his five-year jail term for corruption. The 49-year-old Jay Y. Lee was convicted… Continue Reading
SAN JOSE, Calif. (Reuters) – Facebook Inc plans to release a new virtual reality headset that does not require a separate computer to operate, unlike its Oculus Rift product, which allows for mobile uses, Chief Executive Mark Zuckerberg said on… Continue Reading
TOKYO (Reuters) – Shares of Toshiba Corp are to be removed from a special Tokyo Stock Exchange watch list, the Nikkei reported on Wednesday. Toshiba has been on the “securities on alert” list since its 2015 accounting scandal. Reporting by… Continue Reading
(Reuters) – Trading software provider Trading Technologies International Inc said on Tuesday it has acquired Neurensic LLC, a startup that uses artificial intelligence for market surveillance and compliance, for an undisclosed amount. Neurensic’s team and technology, which allows market participants,… Continue Reading
(Reuters) – Dutch meal delivery firm Takeaway.com said it would increase its commission rates from Jan. 1 and that it expects this to have a 5 percent positive effect on its revenue growth. Takeaway.com also plans to increase investments in… Continue Reading
Robots can pull off a lot of righteous tricks. Hopping on one leg with ease, for instance. Or teaching themselves to play children’s games. Or even rolling through one of San Francisco’s most chaotic neighborhoods to deliver you falafel. One… Continue Reading
I’m a contrarian investor by nature, meaning I’m more than willing to buy what I consider to be quality companies with safe dividends and bright futures just when the market hates them most. In fact, my EDDGE 3.0 real money… Continue Reading
I recently packed up my life and moved from Chicago to LA. Before I left, I heard the same advice over and over again. “You’re going to hate it there.” “Everyone is so fake.” “Watch out, Hollywood will swallow you… Continue Reading
SYDNEY (Reuters) – The World Solar Challenge began on Sunday with 42 solar cars crossing Australia’s tropical north to its southern shores, a grueling 3,000 km (1,864 mile) race through the outback. The race from the northern city of Darwin… Continue Reading
Project Loon has already proven its real-world usefulness once this year. The FCC has approved an experimental license for Alphabet, Inc’s Project Loon to attempt to restore wireless service to storm-ravaged Puerto Rico using its high-altitude balloons, according to FCC… Continue Reading
Sometimes a news story is so complete in its absurdity that it’s hard to be on anyone’s side. That’s the only way to see the current legal battle between the City of Everett, Washington, and a group of young women… Continue Reading
Negotiations have dragged on since February. As a contract standoff between AT&T and 21,000 unionized workers in its mobile business drags into a eighth month, the employees are trying to increase political pressure on the carrier. So far, 255 state… Continue Reading
LONDON (Reuters) – Low on cash but high on hope, Iran’s technology entrepreneurs are learning to live with revived hostility in the United States and growing suspicion – or worse – from hardliners at home. Their startups and e-commerce apps… Continue Reading