Brave Software, the startup founded by Mozilla cofounder Brendan Eich that has developed an ad-blocking Internet browser, today responded to an attack by newspaper publishers on grounds that its technology unlawfully replaces publishers’ revenue-generating ads with ads that make money for Brave. Brave Software, the startup founded by Mozilla cofounder Brendan Eich that has developed... >>>
The sky’s the limit for a developer who unveiled this stunning plan to build the world’s tallest building, inspired by the legendary Hanging Gardens of Babylon. The sky’s the limit for a developer who unveiled this stunning plan to build the world’s tallest building, inspired by the legendary Hanging Gardens of... >>>
Chatbots are set to hit the mainstream as a rash of announcements from Kik, Microsoft and Facebook pushes the services into the limelight – and signals new opportunities for brands. Chatbots are set to hit the mainstream as a rash of announcements from Kik, Microsoft and Facebook pushes the services into the limelight – and... >>>
Watch England from a seat at Wembley without leaving your sofa? Throw a Super Bowl-winning touchdown pass from the back garden? It’s possible. Well, virtually possible. Watch England from a seat at Wembley without leaving your sofa? Throw a Super Bowl-winning touchdown pass from the back garden? It’s possible. Well, virtually... >>>
Two months after being bought out by Microsoft, smart keyboard app company SwiftKey has launched a new app designed to help you type like William Shakespeare. Two months after being bought out by Microsoft, smart keyboard app company SwiftKey has launched a new app designed to help you type like William... >>>
Verizon Communications Inc. plans to make a first-round bid for Yahoo Inc.’s Web business next week, and is willing to acquire the company’s Yahoo Japan Corp. stake to help sweeten the offer, according to people familiar with the matter. Verizon Communications Inc. plans to make a first-round bid for Yahoo Inc.’s Web business next week, and is... >>>
Almost two thirds of all mobile display advertising will be native within five years, according to a new study which also highlights the rapid growth of in-app native advertising. Almost two thirds of all mobile display advertising will be native within five years, according to a new study which also highlights the rapid growth of... >>>
WhatsApp says it is using a powerful form of encryption to protect the security of photos, videos, group chats and voice calls in addition to the text messages sent by its more than 1 billion users worldwide. WhatsApp says it is using a powerful form of encryption to protect the security of photos, videos, group... >>>
IKEA has announced the launch of the IKEA VR Experience, a new app for the HTC Vive that will act as a pilot test to explore new ways to transform the retail experience in home furnishings. IKEA has announced the launch of the IKEA VR Experience, a new app for the HTC Vive that will... >>>
U.S. drug maker Pfizer Inc agreed on Tuesday to terminate its $160 billion agreement to acquire Botox maker Allergan Plc, in a major victory to U.S. President Barack Obama’s drive to stop tax-dodging corporate mergers. U.S. drug maker Pfizer Inc agreed on Tuesday to terminate its $160 billion agreement to acquire Botox maker Allergan Plc,... >>>
Only 1.5% of all retailer e-commerce transactions come via social media, raising questions as to the value of investment in social commerce. Only 1.5% of all retailer e-commerce transactions come via social media, raising questions as to the value of investment in social... >>>
In a strong vote of confidence for the future of the connected car, Toyota announced today that it is joining forces with Microsoft to create a new division of its company that will use data from the cloud to make cars more intelligent. In a strong vote of confidence for the future of the connected... >>>
PSA Peugeot Citroen tripled its profit target with a program to roll out 26 new cars, eight commercial vehicles and a pick-up truck as the French automaker seeks to solidify its recovery after a bailout two years ago. PSA Peugeot Citroen tripled its profit target with a program to roll out 26 new cars, eight... >>>
For years, Walt Disney Co. adhered to a carefully orchestrated process to choose a successor to Chairman and Chief Executive Robert Iger. For years, Walt Disney Co. adhered to a carefully orchestrated process to choose a successor to Chairman and Chief Executive Robert... >>>
Meredith Corp, the US local TV operator and publisher of women’s lifestyle magazines, is on course to reach a milestone next year when its digital ad revenues are expected to offset declines in print revenue. Meredith Corp, the US local TV operator and publisher of women’s lifestyle magazines, is on course to reach a milestone... >>>
Let us all take a moment to celebrate the remarkable resilience of Hollywood. As “the music industry finds itself fighting over pennies while waving goodbye to dollars,” to quote the New York Times; as the publishing industry finds itself increasingly eclipsed by Amazon; as “the number of people watching TV is falling off a cliff,”... >>>
Facebook may not have to worry about losing its millennial user base after all, a recent report by comScore concludes. Facebook may not have to worry about losing its millennial user base after all, a recent report by comScore... >>>
Airbnb is going to try to do more to help enforce San Francisco’s city laws around home-sharing, and that starts with an investigation into “unwelcomed” listings. Airbnb is going to try to do more to help enforce San Francisco’s city laws around home-sharing, and that starts with an investigation into “unwelcomed”... >>>