On Friday, a Lexus outfitted with Google autonomous driving technology was struck by a vehicle that ran a red light in Mountain View, California. Some observers say it is the worst crash that Google’s autonomous vehicles have been involved in. There were no reported injuries. On Friday, a Lexus outfitted with Google autonomous driving technology... >>>
The weekend sales of the newly launched iPhone 7 and the iPhone 7 Plus were lower than launch weekend sales of iPhone 6s and the iPhone 6s Plus. The weekend sales of the newly launched iPhone 7 and the iPhone 7 Plus were lower than launch weekend sales of iPhone 6s and the iPhone... >>>
IN AN UNMARKED BUILDING on a quiet side street just off the beach in Venice, California, 26-year-old Snapchat CEO Evan Spiegel stands in a small conference room. He’s draped a towel over a mysterious object sitting on a table. He is eager to the point of jitters IN AN UNMARKED BUILDING on a quiet side... >>>
The popularity of mobile video has been growing strongly for some time and has finally reached a tipping point, as new figures from Ooyala show that just over half of all video views now take place on a smartphone or tablet The popularity of mobile video has been growing strongly for some time and has... >>>
From its debut at Google I/O, Daydream seemed like a much more ambitious smartphone-based VR software platform than the earlier Cardboard system. The countdown clock for the former’s public release began after a Bloomberg article back in August hinted at its imminent launch. While we’re still waiting for the first Daydream phones to come out... >>>
Airbnb formally filed a Form D with the Securities and Exchange Commission this afternoon announcing that it had raised $555,462,180 in an equity deal. Airbnb formally filed a Form D with the Securities and Exchange Commission this afternoon announcing that it had raised $555,462,180 in an equity... >>>
Autonomous vehicle software startup nuTonomy has made rides on its self-driving taxis available to the general public in Singapore for free, expanding a first-in-the world run that was initially invitation-only. Autonomous vehicle software startup nuTonomy has made rides on its self-driving taxis available to the general public in Singapore for free, expanding a first-in-the world... >>>
Adidas is prioritising digital to help it win back a leading position in the US sportswear market from rival Under Armour, a top executive has said. Adidas is prioritising digital to help it win back a leading position in the US sportswear market from rival Under Armour, a top executive has... >>>
Samsung Electronics will see profits of 7.4 trillion won ($6.7 trillion) for the third quarter of the year, according to analyst consensus in South Korea, a drop of 8.6 percent from the previous quarter. Samsung Electronics will see profits of 7.4 trillion won ($6.7 trillion) for the third quarter of the year, according to analyst... >>>
The Chan Zuckerberg Initiative just announced a new program informally called Chan Zuckerberg Science to invest $3 billion over the next decade to help cure, prevent, or manage all disease. The money comes from the $45 billion organization Mark Zuckerberg and his wife Priscilla Chan started last year to advance human potential and equality. The... >>>
With Tom Dooley out and speculation focused on several would-be leaders, Shari Redstone must decide whether to make the CEO job appealing to CBS’ vaunted leader. With Tom Dooley out and speculation focused on several would-be leaders, Shari Redstone must decide whether to make the CEO job appealing to CBS’ vaunted... >>>
Coca-Cola, the soft drinks giant, is using shopper marketing to help promote the fact its brands can be the perfect accompaniment to mealtimes. Coca-Cola, the soft drinks giant, is using shopper marketing to help promote the fact its brands can be the perfect accompaniment to... >>>
For the longest time ever, Google’s voice assistant platform has been known as Google Now, which also serves up other features in Android such as cards to tell users the weather, upcoming trips, events, news, reminders, and more. However according to Android Police, that may no longer be the case. For the longest time ever,... >>>
According to a new report by IHS, Apple’s component costs for the iPhone 7 have risen compared to the previous iPhone. This means you are technically getting more bang for your buck when you buy an iPhone. But don’t fear, Apple is still making a tidy margin higher than the industry average. According to a new... >>>
Microsoft Corp. announced plans to buy back up to $40 billion in stock and boost its dividend by 8%, the latest in a series of moves by the software giant to share a steady flood of cash with shareholders. Microsoft Corp. announced plans to buy back up to $40 billion in stock and boost its... >>>
Luxury brands should consider factors such as timeliness, self-expression and “cultural codes” as they seek to engage younger consumers, a leading industry executive has argued. Luxury brands should consider factors such as timeliness, self-expression and “cultural codes” as they seek to engage younger consumers, a leading industry executive has... >>>
Facebook has acquired Nascent Objects, a small California startup founded in 2014 that focuses on creating a modular electronics system that consumers could use to build their gadgets, using reconfigurable components including batteries, camera, sensors and more. The startup worked with design firm Ammunition (also responsible for the design of Beats products pre-Apple acquisition) to... >>>
Grab, the biggest rival to ride-sharing service Uber Technologies Inc in Southeast Asia, has raised $750 million in a funding round, turning up the heat on the U.S. firm now seeking to expand in the region after exiting China. Grab, the biggest rival to ride-sharing service Uber Technologies Inc in Southeast Asia, has... >>>