Author: Sean Johnson

Recently, there has been a lot of stir about Google Inc (NASDAQ:GOOGL)’s blocking payments of many online publishers after telling them that their websites are not complying with Adsense rules. But a new story shows the other side of the picture. An article on Business Insider claimed that an ex-Googler has said that Google Inc (NASDAQ:GOOGL) loses money too whenever a website is blocked. Fili Wiese worked as Google Inc (NASDAQ:GOOGL) support engineer for two years. Wiese says that a lot of online publishers don’t know the details of rules. There is a lot of confusion among Google Inc (NASDAQ:GOOGL)…

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In an article on Seeking Alpha, it was reported that Hewlett-Packard Company (NYSE:HPQ) has entered the domain of 3D printing with its latest Fusion printing technology. Hewlett-Packard Company (NYSE:HPQ) has recently announced to split its business in two parts: one will deal with services and other will inculcate PC and printer business. HP is hopeful that dividing its business in parts will let it increase the focus and grip in the Enterprise marketplace. The source said that Hewlett-Packard Company (NYSE:HPQ) started its 3D printing endeavors back in 1990 but so far, the company has failed in imbibing the customer interest.…

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In an article on Giga OM, it was reported that Facebook Inc (NASDAQ:FB) has signed deal with National Football League according to which, the social media giant will host videos from the League. The videos will include game clips, highlights and much more. The videos will be followed by ads. This is unprecedented from the League’s end because of the fact that it has always stopped Facebook Inc (NASDAQ:FB) and Twitter from hosting any kind of game videos. The revenue generated from the video ads will be cut in half between the League and Facebook Inc (NASDAQ:FB), according to the…

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In an article on USA Today, it was reported that Twitter Inc (NYSE:TWTR) is under fire from Sony Corp (ADR) (NYSE:SNE) for not taking any action against the Tweeters who are posting the details of the leaked Sony email, which has caused a massive stir globally. A Twitter Inc (NYSE:TWTR) user shared screenshots of the email leak. Sony is frantically contacting media outlets, blogs and websites in order to stop the spread of the hacked material. Sony Corp (ADR) (NYSE:SNE)  attorney has issued a letter to Twitter Inc (NYSE:TWTR) in which the company has threatened that either Twitter must block…

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In an article on Quartz, Jean Gassee said that Intel Corporation (NASDAQ:INTC) is showing pretty good numbers. In the recent quarter, the company reported 65% gross margins, which is huge for any tech company. Intel Corporation (NASDAQ:INTC) also made $14.6 billion in sales. But mobile is the problem for Intel. Gassee said that since Intel turned down the amazing opportunity to make processing chips for Apple devices, the company has not taken up the search for something that could imbibe investors. It is sticking to its core business, PC and data center. The source said that more than 92% the Intel…

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In an article on Fool, it was reported that Facebook Inc (NASDAQ:FB) has plans to monetize from its new, weird, apparently pointless Stickered for Messenger app. The source said that Facebook is inundating its users will a plethora of apps in order to take over the smartphone and increase the ecosystem grip. WhatsApp, Messenger, Facebook Inc (NASDAQ:FB) for Web, Instagram for photo sharing, all belongs to Facebook. Facebook Inc (NASDAQ:FB) Messenger has around 500 million users. The company could get around $1 billion from its latest messaging apps. Sticker app for Facebook Messenger lets the users to put different stickers…

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In an article on CNBC, it was reported that Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT) is trying to sign major deals with startups around the world to get a huge penetration in the industry. The source quoted Scott Guthrie, who is the executive of Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT) Cloud infrastructure. Guthrie assumed the position after Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT) CEO Satya Nadella became the CEO of the Redmond Giant. Since then, he is on the move. He has visited China and Singapore recently where Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT) is trying to help startups to build their Cloud infrastructure using Windows Azure tools and platforms. Microsoft Corporation…

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In an article on Forbes, it was reported that eBay Inc (NASDAQ:EBAY) is working to get a breakthrough in physical retail store business. eBay Inc (NASDAQ:EBAY). competitors have physical spaces; Amazon, Google and other companies have some sort of research labs where their developers and business minds work together to bring new solutions on the table to make shopping experience for the customer more imbibing. This factor of a dedicated space is lacking in eBay Inc (NASDAQ:EBAY). However, in 2015, eBay will make a dedicated lab in San Jose where its employees will work on tasks to develop a hardware that will…

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An article on Bloomberg reported that 2014 was the best year so far for Facebook Inc (NASDAQ:FB). The stock touched all time high to $81.45, after surging by 2%. The company has made some successful deals with a flurry of new apps and acquisitions. Instagram, Oculus, mobile ads, video ads are some of the major hallmarks that defined the success path for Facebook Inc (NASDAQ:FB) this year. Facebook Inc (NASDAQ:FB) investors are happy with the product graph; the company has shown clear vision and achievements in many key areas. The source said that mobile ads are the paramount factor behind this…

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In an article on Fool, it was reported that Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT) CEO Satya Nadella has two goals since he came to office: Cloud and mobile. The company has done tremendously well in the recent quarters as far as Cloud is concerned. Major deals, partnerships with Dropbox, apps and Windows Azure breakthroughs are some of the paramount depicting factors of the Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT)’s successful Cloud strategy. Mobile is something that is yet to get a success brush. Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT) is planning to launch a few key services and deals in order to push up its mobile platform. The…

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In a program on CNBC, SunTrust’s Bob Peck said that there is a strong chance that Twitter Inc (NYSE:TWTR) CEO Dick Costolo will step down by 2015. Twitter Inc (NYSE:TWTR) is in a lot of problems because of its mismanagement. The company has been lashed out by angry investors and major investors are demanding that Dick Costolo must resign. Peck said that there are a lot of options for Twitter Inc (NYSE:TWTR) board to consider after Costolo. Twitter Inc (NYSE:TWTR) CFO Anthony Noto seems to be the most suitable candidate but Peck said that Google’s DoubleClick head might become the…

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In an article on Re/Code, it was reported that Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ:AMZN) is going to face a massive competition on the global scale because US and Europe is no more the biggest e-commerce market. The source said that Indian ecommerce market is expanding with a boom and Amazon has no user base and delivery system there. Flipkart is the rival of Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ:AMZN) in the emerging markets and an e-commerce behemoth in India. It has announced a $700 million investment. Recently, it announced a $600 million and $1 billion investment and the company revenues are surging with an exponential…

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