Twitter’s “Trends” are often confusing. Why is #MPBMS or #TechMunch trending? You had to click through and figure it out for yourself. When Facebook copied Twitter’s trends in 2014, it vastly improved them by adding human-written descriptions right below so you knew if you cared or not. Twitter’s “Trends” are often confusing. Why is #MPBMS... >>>
Ride-hailing service Uber said Sunday that it and competitor Careem have abruptly suspended services in the United Arab Emirates capital of Abu Dhabi due to “unforeseen circumstances,” suggesting potential difficulties with local regulators. Ride-hailing service Uber said Sunday that it and competitor Careem have abruptly suspended services in the United Arab Emirates capital of Abu... >>>
The program could help Amazon’s image, and previews a future with less work in general. The program could help Amazon’s image, and previews a future with less work in... >>>
WhatsApp, the instant messaging app acquired by Facebook in 2014 that has always had a strict policy about data privacy, has now announced that it will share user information with its parent company. WhatsApp, the instant messaging app acquired by Facebook in 2014 that has always had a strict policy about data privacy, has now... >>>
Buying a new car can be a pain in the butt. And while there are plenty of services that can make this process a little easier, you still have to make the basic decision of which car you’re most interested in purchasing—which can take some time depending on how much research you’re willing to do.... >>>
For Thomas Dooley, securing the job as chief executive of Viacom Inc. might be the easy part. For Thomas Dooley, securing the job as chief executive of Viacom Inc. might be the easy... >>>
Uber lost $1.27 billion in the first half of 2016, according to Bloomberg, which on the surface seems like a lot of money. Okay, not just on the surface. It is a lot of money. But this is Uber we’re talking about! The most valuable startup in the world, most recently valued at $62.5 billion.... >>>
Subscriptions to video on demand services (SVoD) are continuing to grow in established markets, according to a new report which also found a significant proportion of consumers subscribe to multiple services. Subscriptions to video on demand services (SVoD) are continuing to grow in established markets, according to a new report which also found a significant... >>>
Uber has taken the plaudits for its audacious plan to deploy driverless cars as soon as this month, but the U.S. giant has been beaten to the punch for actually introducing autonomous vehicles by a far lower-profile company that is working on the other side of the world in Singapore. Uber has taken the plaudits for its audacious plan to deploy driverless cars as... >>>
Paramount Pictures Chief Executive Brad Grey is facing the pitch meeting of his life. Paramount Pictures Chief Executive Brad Grey is facing the pitch meeting of his... >>>
The U.S. is stepping up its effort to convince the European Commission to refrain from hitting Apple Inc. and other companies with demands for possibly billions of euros in underpaid taxes. The U.S. is stepping up its effort to convince the European Commission to refrain from hitting Apple Inc. and other companies with demands for... >>>
The parent company of The Guardian has disclosed that it pays rebates to ad agencies, in the form of free advertising space or cash payments, in return for certain levels of spend. The parent company of The Guardian has disclosed that it pays rebates to ad agencies, in the form of free advertising space or... >>>
2016 was a big year for VR, and it’s about to get bigger. Google will be launching its Daydream VR platform in a matter of weeks, Bloomberg reports. 2016 was a big year for VR, and it’s about to get bigger. Google will be launching its Daydream VR platform in a matter of weeks, Bloomberg... >>>
Pinterest said today that it would be acquiring the team behind Instapaper, which will continue operating as a separate app. The Instapaper team will both work on the core Pinterest experience and updating Instapaper. Pinterest said today that it would be acquiring the team behind Instapaper, which will continue operating as a separate app. The... >>>
Tesla Motors Inc (TSLA.O) crowned itself the maker of the world’s fastest production car on Tuesday, saying a new version of its Model S all-electric sedan can accelerate from 0-60 miles per hour in just 2-1/2 seconds. Tesla Motors Inc (TSLA.O) crowned itself the maker of the world’s fastest production car on Tuesday, saying a... >>>
Telenor, the Norwegian mobile telecoms group, is ramping up its digital operations as it sees opportunities in the mobile advertising market, especially among its substantial base of subscribers in Asia. Telenor, the Norwegian mobile telecoms group, is ramping up its digital operations as it sees opportunities in the mobile advertising market, especially among its substantial... >>>
Microsoft has announced that its software will be soon be preloaded onto some of Lenovo Android devices. Productivity apps including Microsoft Office, OneDrive, and Skype will be loaded onto selected Lenovo products running Google’s operating system, the result of a new patent cross-licensing agreement the two companies signed that covers both Lenovo and Motorola devices. Microsoft has... >>>
Global travel spending is still growing, although at a slower pace, despite weakening economies and fears over terrorism. Global travel spending is still growing, although at a slower pace, despite weakening economies and fears over... >>>