Author: Sean Johnson

Intel Corporation (NASDAQ:INTC) has announced that it’s much awaited wireless charging bowl is coming to market by the end of this year, an article on CNET claimed. Intel Corporation (NASDAQ:INTC)’s CEO Brian Krzanich talked about this bowl in January at International Consumer Electronic Show. Since then, Krzanich claims, numerous emails are coming to Intel about the date of launch of this wireless charging device. Intel has started taking wireless technology very seriously. Recently, it announced a special 802.11ac Wi-Fi technology that ensures wireless speeds. The company has also launched, MICA, Intel’s first smart bracelet. Intel’s CEO also talked about smart…

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Many experts raised their eyebrows when Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL)’s September 9 event had no mention of streaming music service Beats Music, which was acquired by the company in May. Apple’s new iPhones also didn’t come pre-loaded with Beats Music whereas Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) has got a habit of rolling out new products with its services. To make things more clear, TechCrunch reported today that Apple has decided to shut down Beats Music service. The blog quoted no less than five insider sources from Apple. However, Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL)’s PR department was quick enough to contact the source about this post.…

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Japanese mobile-phone company Softbank is reportedly reviewing the assets of Mexican wireless carrier company, Grupo Iusacell SA for a deal. Although the company has not officially admitted this news, many inside sources are now confirming.  Bloomberg’s Rosalind Chin reported about this in a program and said that Grupo Iusacell SA is the third largest carrier in Mexico. It is behind America Movil. According to Chin, America Movil is a carrier giant, having around 70% of the market share. A likely deal between Softbank and Grupo Iusacell SA will create new market competition and the users will get great benefits from this trend.…

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People often dwell in debates, comparing Twitter Inc (NYSE:TWTR) and Facebook Inc (NASDAQ:FB). Apparently, both the companies are the leading competitors in the ever expanding social media industry but if we analyze deeply, there is a very little span of areas where Twitter Inc (NYSE:TWTR) and Facebook Inc (NASDAQ:FB) can be compared. Facebook Inc (NASDAQ:FB) is massively used by people from multifarious domains. From teens to adults, uneducated to highly qualified people, students, kids and aged. People from different walks of life find Facebook interesting and the user-base is significantly large. However, Twitter Inc (NYSE:TWTR)’s social media platform offers, thanks…

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For the last 14 years, Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT) was unable to cease the Chinese markets because of the ban on foreign gaming consoles by the Chinese government. As a result, it lost a significant market share from the emerging markets. Chinese markets set the trend of the nearby countries which can add up to cast a huge mark on any company’s revenue. But Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT)’s wait is almost over now as the ban from Chinese government is lifted and Microsoft is going to roll out its new gaming console, Xbox One on Sept. 29. An article by GameInAsia talked…

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The Chinese government has not allowed the retailers to sell the new iPhones yet but the Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) fans have their ways to get their hands on their beloved iPhone 6. CNBC’s Eunice Yoon reported about how iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus are being sold out in the Chinese black markets. Yoon said that people in China cannot buy the new iPhones from famous telecom companies like China mobile and China telecom because of the governmental restrictions. Consequently, they are going in the black markets to buy the new iPhones. “[..] China has not approved a license for…

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Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL)’s new mobile payment feature is forcing many famous tech giants to make significant effort in the field of payment systems. Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT) is no exception. In an article on Re/Code, Jason Del Rey, reported that Microsoft has hired Iain Kennedy, former payments product manager at Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ:AMZN). Kennedy has worked with Amazon for six years and possesses great experience in managing payment systems, product and commerce. Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT) has already a feature of Microsoft Wallet on Windows Phone, but this new development depicts that the company is looking to revamp and refine the mobile payment…

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After conquering Europe, Netflix, Inc. (NASDAQ:NFLX) is about to land in Australia. TV broadcasters and stakeholders in the cable industry are worried because of massive expansion of Netflix, Inc. (NASDAQ:NFLX) in Europe and other parts of the world. An article on SMH talked about these worries and claimed that TV broadcasters are preparing to choke Netflix even before its launch in Australia. They are negotiating with the local authorities to get the rights which will limit Netflix, Inc. (NASDAQ:NFLX) and put restriction on it regarding broadcast of on-demand video content and streaming. Famous players of TV and content industry in Australia…

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An article on Las Vegas Sun mentioned some of the benefits state of Nevada will get from Tesla Motors Inc (NASDAQ:TSLA) and Intel Corporation (NASDAQ:INTC). Recently, many experts and law makers are criticizing Nevada’s administration for granting Tesla Motors Inc (NASDAQ:TSLA), a huge tax incentives package. Tesla is likely to be granted the biggest and unprecedented tax credit package by the state of Nevada after the state’s senate  passed a bill to grant the car maker, an allowance package of $1.3 billion. Nevada’s Assembly is now preparing to pass a bill to support this step. On the other hand, Nevada’s…

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In a program on Fox Business, Overstock.com, Inc. (NASDAQ:OSTK)’s CEO, Patrick M. Byrne talked about Alibaba Group Holding Ltd (NYSE:BABA) and said that there is a high chance that Alibaba Group Holding Ltd (NYSE:BABA) has got friends inside the Chinese government, who are helping it to sustain the 86% market share in e-commerce market inside China. Answering the question about Alibaba Group Holding Ltd (NYSE:BABA)’s arrival in the US and will it shake his company and other e-commerce companies like Amazon.com, Inc.(NASDAQ:AMZN) , Byrne said: “[…] Just in principal it bothers me but it doesn’t scare me, it doesn’t really bother me,…

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In a program on CNBC, Jon Fortt discussed Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL)’s new iPhones and their sales. Fortt thinks that iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus are going to break all the records for the weekend sales of iPhones. “[…] 10 million, I think is the unit number to watch we expect, normally, 8:30 eastern, after an iPhone launch, we get, Apple puts out a press release, saying how the iPhone did over the weekend […],” said Fortt. According to Fortt, last year, Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) reached 9 million units sales figure on the first weekend. The lines were around 1500…

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In an article on Forbes, Kashmir Hill discussed the new privacy battle between Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) and Google Inc (NASDAQ:GOOGL). Apple’s CEO, Tim Cook, recently wrote an open letter on Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL)’s official website, touting that Apple gives top priory to users’ data security. Google Inc (NASDAQ:GOOGL) is also promising security features in the upcoming version. Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) rolled out iOS 8 with a very important feature, which is getting the attention of security experts, users and government law enforcement agencies. Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) has announced that in iOS 8, users can encrypt all their data on the…

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