Apple has said in comments to the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration that it is “excited” about the potential use of automated systems in many areas, including transportation. Apple has said in comments to the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration that it is “excited” about the potential use of automated systems in many... >>>
Economic sanctions imposed the United States and European Union have hit Russian banks hard. Now it appears as though hackers are making an impact, too. Economic sanctions imposed the United States and European Union have hit Russian banks hard. Now it appears as though hackers are making an impact,... >>>
Japan’s Panasonic Corp (6752.T) is in talks to buy European automotive light maker ZKW Group, accelerating its push into the automotive electronics market, a person familiar with the matter said. Japan’s Panasonic Corp (6752.T) is in talks to buy European automotive light maker ZKW Group, accelerating its push into the automotive electronics market, a person... >>>
‘Super consumers’ – just 10% of all consumers – spearhead profitability in any category, driving an estimated 30% of sales and more than 50% of profits, according to an analysis by Nielsen across 140 categories globally. ‘Super consumers’ – just 10% of all consumers – spearhead profitability in any category, driving an estimated 30% of... >>>
Apple Inc. plans to use drones and new indoor navigation features to improve its Maps service and catch longtime leader Google, according to people familiar with the matter. Apple Inc. plans to use drones and new indoor navigation features to improve its Maps service and catch longtime leader Google, according to people familiar with the... >>>
A federal jury in Dallas on Thursday ordered Johnson & Johnson and its DePuy Orthopaedics unit to pay more than $1 billion to six plaintiffs who said they were injured by Pinnacle hip implants, a lawyer for the plaintiffs said. A federal jury in Dallas on Thursday ordered Johnson & Johnson and its DePuy Orthopaedics... >>>
Twitter Inc. on Thursday acquired a small startup and immediately installed its founder as its new product chief, filling a crucial role that’s been vacant for nearly a year. Twitter Inc. on Thursday acquired a small startup and immediately installed its founder as its new product chief, filling a crucial role that’s been vacant for... >>>
User-generated images of brands are significantly more likely to generate consumer trust and brand engagement than those produced by marketers, a new report has claimed. User-generated images of brands are significantly more likely to generate consumer trust and brand engagement than those produced by marketers, a new report has... >>>
Slowly but surely the Moto Z is getting an ecosystem. The promising handset launched with some solid specs and a handful of add-ons that made it the most fully formed modular handset to date — which, granted, isn’t saying a whole heck of a lot. Slowly but surely the Moto Z is getting an ecosystem.... >>>
Fitness wearable creator Fitbit is in the process of acquiring smartwatch maker Pebble in a deal that will likely spell the end of the Pebble brand. VentureBeat has learned that the sale price will be between $34 million and $40 million. Fitness wearable creator Fitbit is in the process of acquiring smartwatch maker Pebble in... >>>
Oil prices shot up 13 percent, smashing trading volume records, after OPEC and Russia cut a deal to reduce output to drain a global supply glut, but analysts warned they could remain modest by historical comparison as other producers fill the gap. Oil prices shot up 13 percent, smashing trading volume records, after OPEC and... >>>
With major US airlines beginning scheduled services to Cuba’s main airport and US companies rushing to register trademarks on the island, brands appear to be confident that commercial opportunities will not be affected by either the death of Fidel Castro or the election of Donald Trump. With major US airlines beginning scheduled services to Cuba’s... >>>
Sony has launched a new PlayStation Communities app for iOS and Android, allowing players to search for, join, and interact with groups of likeminded PS4 gamers from their smartphones. Communities can be used to find players of specific games, and work like forums, letting members post messages and images on the community wall. Members can... >>>
Tiffany & Co. on Tuesday reported a 4.5 percent rise in third-quarter profit as higher sales in Asia offset weakness in the U.S. and Europe. Tiffany & Co. on Tuesday reported a 4.5 percent rise in third-quarter profit as higher sales in Asia offset weakness in the U.S. and... >>>
Deutsche Lufthansa AG employees plan competing rallies at Frankfurt airport on Wednesday as some workers side with management to oppose a pilots strike entering its sixth day. Deutsche Lufthansa AG employees plan competing rallies at Frankfurt airport on Wednesday as some workers side with management to oppose a pilots strike entering its sixth... >>>
Programmatic advertising is expected to account for the majority of global digital display expenditure this year, according to a new forecast, demonstrating a remarkable advance in just a few years. Programmatic advertising is expected to account for the majority of global digital display expenditure this year, according to a new forecast, demonstrating a remarkable advance... >>>
Auto parts and electronics maker Delphi Corp. has signed a deal with Intel to buy high-powered computer processors for future autonomous-vehicle systems. Auto parts and electronics maker Delphi Corp. has signed a deal with Intel to buy high-powered computer processors for future autonomous-vehicle... >>>
Time Inc., the publisher of People and Sports Illustrated, has rebuffed preliminary takeover proposals from Edgar Bronfman Jr. and the owner of Warner Music, a person briefed on the matter said on Monday. Time Inc., the publisher of People and Sports Illustrated, has rebuffed preliminary takeover proposals from Edgar Bronfman Jr. and the owner of... >>>