In an article on CNBC, it was reported that tech startups and giants are working on a new aspect of innovative technology that could take over the industry: Virtual Reality devices. Google Inc (NASDAQ:GOOGL) has already introduced its cardboard project using which, people can insert different goggle like objects and play around with their phone, both on software and hardware level to turn their Android devices into a virtual reality headset. Google Inc (NASDAQ:GOOGL) is tackling Facebook’s Virtual Reality headset Oculus Rift which has immense popularity. The strategy Google has to tackle the social media giant here is the less…
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In an article on The Register, Simon Sharwood said that International Business Machines Corp. (NYSE:IBM) and Cisco are going to announce a deal which will be named as “VersaStack”. According to the deal, Cisco will integrate its UCS servers with International Business Machines Corp. (NYSE:IBM)’s storwize storage arrays which are close to 7,000 in number. This will facilitate the two companies to refine their data center and storage capacities along with maintaining the quality. VersaStack will give more control to the users. There will be an end-switch at the user end so that the user can exploit the complete potential…
BlackBerry Ltd (NASDAQ:BBRY) is set to launch its new Classic phone. There is an important addition in it: Toolbelt, a set of five buttons which can perform general quick tasks like menu, back, forward, end. In an article on N4BB, it was reported that the BlackBerry Ltd (NASDAQ:BBRY) is trying to bring in the stubborn users of the phone, which were beleaguered at the introduction of swipe gesture. The company launched some swipe features in BlackBerry Ltd (NASDAQ:BBRY) 10. Most of the users liked it, but many business users, the backbone of the company, didn’t feel easy with them. Consequently,…
In his first public TV interview after becoming the CEO of Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. (NYSE:WMT), Doug McMillon, in a program on CNBC said that the current Holiday season shopping trends are giving incredible results for the company. The Cyber Monday sales are brushing record high numbers and Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. (NYSE:WMT) is recording an all time high sales in its stores. He said that trends are changing; ecommerce is now becoming the key and Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. (NYSE:WMT) is making full use of emerging and contemporary market trend in order to be profitable. He said that Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. (NYSE:WMT)…
In an article on CNBC, it was reported that an ex- Google Inc (NASDAQ:GOOGL) developer, who was close to the design team of the company and working at an important position has disclosed how Google Inc (NASDAQ:GOOGL) messed up with its Google+ initiative and missed a golden opportunity to tackle the social media giant Facebook Inc (NASDAQ:FB). Chris Messina explained all the details in a post on Medium. First, Messina said that the Google Inc (NASDAQ:GOOGL) has stopped maintaining its Google+ platform’ it does not do quality assurance on it, which is a necessary phase in ensuring the quality of…
In a program on CNBC, it was reported that after Roku, Google Inc (NASDAQ:GOOGL) is ranked among the top companies in the streaming business, thanks to its Google Chromecast device. Christina Warren, senior technology editor from Mashable said that the main attribute that is making the difference in the stream race is the price of Google Chromecast. Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) TV, which has not been updated since years has a high price of $99. Google Inc (NASDAQ:GOOGL) Chromecast, a usb dongle which can be connected to TV for streaming content on multiple devices only costs $35. This massive cost different…
In an article on The Verge, Ben Popper reported that eBay Inc (NASDAQ:EBAY), despite of the currentl problems; a massive security breach; its problems with PayPal and losses, the company has still managed to sustain its market. The company is introducing innovations in its shopping trends and showcasing. Currently, it has introduced a concept of Smart Stores. In an eBay Inc (NASDAQ:EBAY)’s smart store, user is welcomed by large glass screens. All the store is virtually placed on this glass. User can interact with products, try clothes on him in the smart dressing room. User can use glass by…
In an article on Metro, Rob Waugh mentioned some of the alarming changes Facebook Inc (NASDAQ:FB) has made to its new terms of service. All the Facebook Inc (NASDAQ:FB) users are now notified that they will have to agree with the new terms and conditions of Facebook Inc (NASDAQ:FB)’s social media platform. The only way to opt out from this is to end using Facebook which, majority of the users, will not adapt. Perhaps the biggest eyebrow raising thing about Facebook Inc (NASDAQ:FB)’s new terms of service is the company’s interest in getting access to your smartphone. No matter how…
Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT)’s CEO Satya Nadella made it clear on his first day that he is going to maintain his focus on two aspects of the contemporary technology domains: Cloud and mobile. In an effort to beef up Microsoft mobile portfolio, company is making a plethora of acquisitions. Recently, it spent $200 million to buy Acompli, a mobile startup that makes email handling and scheduling apps. Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT) has already Exchange email service and Outlook under its belt. But the need of a mobile specific email client was felt since long. Email app for Acompli has many features that…
In a program on CNBC, Pat O’Malley, CFO of Seagate Tech talked about future of PC market. He said that PC market asks for massive investment and portfolio. Companies like Hewlett-Packard Company (NYSE:HPQ), Intel Corporation (NASDAQ:INTC) and Lenovo have been investing a lot to sustain their business. Intel Corporation (NASDAQ:INTC), Hewlett-Packard Company (NYSE:HPQ), and Lenovo are offering multiple devices and features in their PC. There was a time when tablets and mobile were overtaking the market and experts were predicting the death of PC market. But Hewlett-Packard Company (NYSE:HPQ) and Intel are performing excellent in the industry. Tablets are now…
An article on Wall Street Journal reported that Twitter Inc (NYSE:TWTR) founder, Evan Williams has sold 719,000 shares of his company at around $40 per share price. The total worth of the sales is around $29 million. The stock sales are coming at a very edgy time for the company. It is under pressure from investors for not focusing on innovation and diversity. Twitter Inc (NYSE:TWTR) has also been under management crisis. A number of its executives and developers are leaving. High management is messing up by confusing DMs with Tweets. The source reported that including the gift stock 377,000 shares…
Intel Corporation (NASDAQ:INTC) has struck two major deals which have put the company back in the news. Intel Corporation (NASDAQ:INTC) will power the upcoming versions of Google Inc (NASDAQ:GOOGL) Glass. This is a major development as Intel is looking to make its way swiftly through the wearable sector. Teaming up with Google Inc (NASDAQ:GOOGL) will open a plethora of horizons for the chipmaker in the future. Another deal is about password security endeavors of the company, about which, we reported a few days ago. Today, Intel Corporation (NASDAQ:INTC) has announced that it is buying PasswordBox, a Canadian company which offers…