The recent leaks of celebrities’ photos from Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL)’s iCloud have raised many security concerns. It’s not only the celebrity users who are worried about the security of Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL)’s devices and products, but general public as well. People are questioning that if Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) being the largest technology company in the world can’t ensure privacy and security of users’ data, can it be safeguarded by anyone? After the leaks Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) has come out and said that it is focusing on improving the security and privacy features of its services and devices. Earlier today, CNBC’s…
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Alibaba Group’s IPO, which is being closely followed by Yahoo! Inc. (NASDAQ:YHOO)’s shareholders, is facing some minor troubles. The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) reviewed the documents submitted by the Alibaba Group and stated that it has to submit additional information. The Alibaba Group is fighting against time here as the company has already announced that it will launch its IPO in the coming weeks and this decision by SEC can delay it by a few days. Yahoo! Inc. (NASDAQ:YHOO) being one of the largest investors in the company is counting big on Alibaba’s success. Leslie Picker reported on…
Google Inc (NASDAQ:GOOGL) entered the ‘drone’ space officially last week, when it announced its ‘Project Wings’. Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ:AMZN) was the first tech major to enter this space when late last year it showcased its own experimental delivery service. Even though drones seems to be the flavor of the season for the tech majors, but the real question is if they are just a passing fad or will they prove to be of use in the near future? New York Times recently published an article on this and also shared some key insights into the world of drones. The article…
The rise in Tesla Motors Inc (NASDAQ:TSLA)’s stock price, especially in comparison to other car manufacturers like General Motors Company (NYSE:GM) has been so profound, many believe it will overtake the Detroit biggies soon. In the almost four-year period that Tesla Motors Inc (NASDAQ:TSLA) has been a public company, its stock has seen a tenfold increase, while in the same period General Motors Company(NYSE:GM)’s stock is exactly where it was. So, can Tesla Motors Inc (NASDAQ:TSLA) beat General Motors Company (NYSE:GM) in the market cap game? Tesla Motors Inc (NASDAQ:TSLA)’s last closing price was $269.70, making it a $33.61 billion…
At a time when Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) was basking in the glory and media hype regarding its upcoming devices, the company woke up to a rude shock. A number of celebrity accounts on Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL)’s iCloud have been hacked recently and their intimate pictures were leaked. Even before people can figure out exactly what has happened and how to contain the damages, the leaked pictures found their way to every corner of the World Wide Web. While Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) is conducting investigations on this incident, the company’s reputation has already been harmed. Jeffrey Carr, CEO of Taia Global…
Google Inc (NASDAQ:GOOGL) it seems is taking its fight with Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ:AMZN) to the next level. The company recently unveiled its ‘Project Wing’ under which it is developing drones that will be able to carry and deliver goods. Now, delivery drones are nothing new, Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ:AMZN) unveiled its own drone delivery project quite some time ago. Google Inc (NASDAQ:GOOGL)’s announcement of testing its deliver drones in Australian countryside came on the back of Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ:AMZN)’s announcement earlier this week that it has acquired Twitch, a company that Google Inc (NASDAQ:GOOGL) was also eyeing for acquisition. That makes…
Facebook Inc (NASDAQ:FB) has hired a summer intern for a full time engineering job at the company, but what’s surprising is that the new employee just turned 18 on August 24. Michael Sayman, the new intern, became an app developer when he was just 13. He appeared on Facebook Inc (NASDAQ:FB)’s radar last year after the company acquired Parse in April, last year. When Facebook Inc (NASDAQ:FB) discovered Sayman’s talent the company offered him a summer internship at its California headquarters. However, Sayman’s Facebook post revealed yesterday that he has been hired as a full time employee at the company.…
Twitter Inc (NYSE:TWTR) is bustling with activities right now. The company is moving forward in many different directions, from opening its offices at major locations across the world to announcing yesterday that it will make its analytics available to masses. The Wall Street analysts who had given hope on Twitter Inc (NYSE:TWTR) monetizing its user base are suddenly all praises for the company and that can be measured by the stock price of the company which is on a strong upward trajectory ever since it reported its second quarter earnings. Steve Grasso explained on CNBC why Twitter Inc (NYSE:TWTR) makes…
Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) is set to unveil its new devices in its September 9 media event. While some people expect it to be the next generation of the iPhone, others believe it’s going to be a smartwatch, dubbed the iWatch. Rumors regarding Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL)’s upcoming devices is nothing new, the company faces it every time it is about to launch a new device. One rumor that can be true although is that Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) is planning to use NFC technology in its next generation iPhone. Kara Swisher, co-executive editor at Re/code, discussed what to expect from the company’s…
In its quest for chasing markets with growth, Twitter Inc (NYSE:TWTR) is expected to open its offices in Indonesia in the next 3 to 6 months. Twitter Inc (NYSE:TWTR) has revealed that it has 270 million monthly active users, out of which 75% are based outside the United States. Ever since its IPO, the company has been facing pressure from analysts for effective monetization of its user base, opening in major locations across the world can be seen as a sign of the company paying heed to that advice. Ramy Inocencio and WSJ’s Singapore reporter Newley Purnell discussed Twitter Inc…
Netflix, Inc. (NASDAQ:NFLX) is supposed to have signed what could be the biggest subscribtion video on demand deal for a TV series. A post on the Deadline.com revealed that Netflix, Inc. (NASDAQ:NFLX) has perhaps paid $2 million for each episode for acquiring the rights of NBC’s hit drama, ‘The Blacklist’ from Sony Pictures. Netflix is expected to launch the series next weekend for its subscribers. Sony Pictures is believed to have been looking to sell the rights for the series since March of this year. Whereas other major players on the streaming market Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ:AMZN) and Hulu look for doing joint syndication…
Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ:EA) has just launched Madden NFL 15 and the company is expecting it do well as the prior versions of its NFL game have done. In the quest to make its game look more ‘real’ Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ:EA) has worked even on little intricacies. Analysts expect that Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ:EA) will be making nearly $350 million from Madden NFL 15. Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ:EA) ‘s Founder, Trip Hawkins, discussed the release of the new game and the latest developments happening in the video game market on Fox Business, recently. “I think, the most remarkable change…