Google Inc (NASDAQ:GOOGL) started developing their product named ‘Google Glass’ and tested the prototype in 2012. After a successful testing, Google has launched this wearable device with a price tag of $1,500. Even with the brand name, Google could not sell too many Google Glasses. Net-A-Porter is a luxury fashion retailer, which sells designer brand products through their website. Net-A-Porter has taken the responsibility of marketing ‘Google Glass’. President of Net-A-Porter, Alison Leohnis discusses the collaboration with Google Inc (NASDAQ:GOOGL) on Bloomberg TV. Leohnis said that she had the first glance of ‘Google Glass’ at the ‘Diane’s Show’ in 2013 and…
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LinkedIn Corp (NYSE:LNKD) first launched their mobile version of the site in 2008. Their mobile version was not particularly as popular as Facebook Inc (NASDAQ:FB)’s mobile version. LinkedIn have come up with their brand new profile for mobile devices, which is supposed to be more user-friendly. Michael “Dr. Woody” Woodward, organizational psychologist, executive coach and author of ‘The YOU Plan’ talked with FBN’s Lauren Simonetti on Fox Business about the new LinkedIn mobile profile and its advantages. Woodward thinks that LinkedIn Corp (NYSE:LNKD) has revamped their mobile profile and made it more user friendly. He feels that users can now use…
GoPro Inc (NASDAQ:GPRO) reported their first earnings after scintillating debut in June. The report was a mixed bag with more than expected revenues, but with a wider loss. GoPro’s IPO was initially priced at $24, doubled its value, but then dropped by 8% following the company’s earnings report. In spite of impressive performance on the Street since their IPO, many analysts’ still feel that the GoPro Inc (NASDAQ:GPRO) shares are valued higher. Fox Business Network’s Liz MacDonald talked about views of many analysts’ about the GoPro in Fox Business. MacDonald said that GoPro Inc (NASDAQ:GPRO)’s valuation was on par with…
GoPro Inc (NASDAQ:GPRO) reported earnings for the first time as a public company. GoPro exceeded the analysts’ revenue targets for the quarter, but they reported much larger losses than a year prior. Their stock price also dropped by around 11%. Bloomberg’s Jon Erlichman talked about the GoPro’s figures on Bloomberg TV. Erlichman said that GoPro Inc (NASDAQ:GPRO) is one of the companies that showed positive revenue growth. He thinks that they have their hot product, the GoPro Device, which is preferred over any other similar products by surfers, divers and many other industries. Erlichman pointed out that their revenue was…
Activision Blizzard, Inc. (NASDAQ:ATVI) and GameStop Corp. (NYSE:GME) are the two major companies in the gaming segment. Wedbush Securities Research analyst Michael Patcher, on CNBC has provided some of his insights regarding the potential and the future of these two companies. Patcher said that the stock of Activision Blizzard, Inc. (NASDAQ:ATVI) is misunderstood by many people. He feels that they have three big franchises, World of Warcraft, Call of Duty and Skylanders. He added that all Activision’s franchises are matured and have a vast experience. “[…] Investors think they are due to decline. We are at the beginning of a gaming cycle. They…
Apple Inc (NASDAQ:AAPL) first launched their ‘Apple TV’ in 2007. Apple TV is basically a digital media player and a micro-console that is designed, manufactured, and sold by Apple. The company had plans of including the set box service in their fourth generation of Apple TV. Samsung Electronics reported poor quarter earnings, losing the market shares to Apple Inc (NASDAQ:AAPL) in the high-end segment and Chinese phones in the cheaper mobile segment. The CEO of Daily Mail North America, Jon Steinberg discussed with the ‘Squawk Alley’ team on CNBC about the delay in Apple TV launch and his views on…
Oracle Corporation (NYSE:ORCL), like all other major companies, gets involved in a lot of volunteering and community services. They take active part in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) Education program in the U.S. and try to empower the kids. Their ‘Boys and Girls’ club tries to help the unreserved kids. Oracle Chairman, Jeffrey Henley, talked on CNBC about the company’s part in STEM education and what they strive to achieve through this. Henley said that through ‘Boys and Girls’ club, they are not trying to focus on the entire family, but primarily targets the underserved community kids. He added that…
Target Corporation (NYSE:TGT) has more than 1900 stores in the US and Canada and generated close to $73 billion revenue in 2013. Target Corp had a difficult 2014 with a massive data breach derailed their sales and reduced the store traffic significantly. Target Corp decided to hire PepsiCo, Inc. (NYSE:PEP) executive, Brian Cornell as their new CEO in order to fix all the problems and revive the company. Bloomberg’s Julie Hyman reported on Bloomberg TV on the Target Corporation (NYSE:TGT)’s move to hire Brian Cornell as their new CEO. There were a lot of speculations on who will succeed Gregg…
Netflix, Inc. (NASDAQ:NFLX) and Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ:AMZN) are currently competing hard in the ‘on-demand video’ industry. Netflix has recently crossed the 50 million subscribers mark globally. They made their debut in this industry way back in 1999 and are clearly the pioneers of this industry. Amazon made their debut back in 2006 and has shown tremendous growth since then, turning out to be a strong competitor for Netflix. BBC Newsnight’s David Grossman feels that companies like Netflix, Inc. (NASDAQ:NFLX) and Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ:AMZN) changed the perception and got the control back to the viewers, through their ‘on-demand video’ service. Using…
FedEx Corporation (NYSE:FDX) is facing drug trafficking charges. A federal grand jury in San Francisco accused FedEx of conspiring to deliver drugs for illegal internet pharmacies. FedEx pleads ‘not guilty’ to the charges against them. Fox Business Network’s Liz MacDonald talked on Fox Business about FedEx’s stand on this. MacDonald reported that FedEx Corporation (NYSE:FDX) is battling it out in the federal court at San Francisco. She also said that FedEx is claiming not guilty to 15 federal charges filed against them. She pointed out that FedEx was charged on delivering drugs like pain killers, anti-anxiety medications and other controlled…
Qihoo 360 Technology Co Ltd (NYSE:QIHU) is the leading internet platform company in China as measured by the active user base. Fox Business’ Charles Payne; Retail Analyst Hitha Prabhakar; Founder of Penn Financial group, Matt McCall, together with Monster Worldwide Senior VP, Joanie Courtney, and Belpointe Chief Strategist, David Nelson, talked on Fox Business about the Qihoo’s value and accounting concerns looming over Chinese companies. Payne said that Qihoo 360 Technology Co Ltd (NYSE:QIHU) is a major player in the Internet security market in China. He added that Qihoo is looking to expand globally. He pointed out that Qihoo is number…
In the recent past, Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ:AMZN) has been venturing in many businesses. They are trying to establish themselves into markets like Smartphones and Mobile Wallets with their recent moves. News has spread out that they are launching their mobile card reader product very soon to compete against similar products from Square, PayPal and Staples, Inc. (NASDAQ:SPLS). Amazon is planning to launch their product through Staples pretty soon and it might cost around $9.99. Amazon’s product might be cheaper that PayPal and Staple’s products. Wall Street Journal tech reporter, Shira Ovide, talked on Fox Business about the Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ:AMZN)’s…