A generation of British school children who came of age in the 1980s remember learning simple programming on the BBC Microcomputer, a personal computer distributed by the government broadcaster to instill passion for technology. A generation of British school children who came of age in the 1980s remember learning simple programming on the BBC Microcomputer,... >>>
A federal court on Monday signed off on the Justice Department’s request to cancel a major hearing in a months-long battle with Apple Inc. over obtaining personal data from the iPhone of one of the San Bernardino shooters. A federal court on Monday signed off on the Justice Department’s request to cancel a major hearing in a months-long battle with Apple Inc. over... >>>
Several UK online news brands witnessed impressive double-digit growth in visitor numbers in the year to February 2016, according to the latest industry figures. Several UK online news brands witnessed impressive double-digit growth in visitor numbers in the year to February 2016, according to the latest industry... >>>
Earlier this week Instagram updated its news feed algorithm. Posts will no longer appear in chronological order and instead be sorted “based on the likelihood you’ll be interested in the content, your relationship with the person posting, and the timeliness of the post.” Earlier this week Instagram updated its news feed algorithm. Posts will no longer appear... >>>
The US Department of Commerce is expected this week to lift export curbs it imposed on Chinese telecom equipment and smartphone maker ZTE Corp for alleged Iran sanctions violations. The US Department of Commerce is expected this week to lift export curbs it imposed on Chinese telecom equipment and smartphone maker ZTE Corp for alleged... >>>
Upscale jeweler Tiffany & Co (TIF.N) reported a better-than-expected profit for the holiday quarter as it raised prices and benefited from lower prices of diamonds, gold and silver. Upscale jeweler Tiffany & Co (TIF.N) reported a better-than-expected profit for the holiday quarter as it raised prices and benefited from lower prices of diamonds, gold and... >>>
Brand advertising is the next stage in the evolution of programmatic but there are several stumbling blocks that need to be overcome, according to industry figures. Brand advertising is the next stage in the evolution of programmatic but there are several stumbling blocks that need to be overcome, according to industry... >>>
Alphabet Inc., the holding company for Google Inc., has put Waltham robotics company Boston Dynamics up for sale because it isn’t likely to produce a marketable product that generates revenue anytime soon, Bloomberg reported yesterday, citing people familiar with the plans. Alphabet Inc., the holding company for Google Inc., has put Waltham robotics company Boston... >>>
Since announcing plans to sell a minority stake in its Paramount Pictures studio three weeks ago, Viacom Inc. said it has received interest from three dozen companies, even as Paramount is experiencing a particularly weak quarter at the box office. Since announcing plans to sell a minority stake in its Paramount Pictures studio three... >>>
The U.S. Justice Department has sued to block Tribune Publishing Co. from buying the bankrupt Orange County Register and another Southern California newspaper, arguing the $56 million sale would limit competition and harm readers and advertisers in the region. The U.S. Justice Department has sued to block Tribune Publishing Co. from buying the bankrupt Orange... >>>
The New York Times regularly reports on how dangerous the world is. Over the weekend, the Gray Lady became a dangerous place. The New York Times regularly reports on how dangerous the world is. Over the weekend, the Gray Lady became a dangerous... >>>
BMW has been going wild around its 100th anniversary celebrations this month, first with its Vision Next 100 concept car — a wild interpretation of what an Ultimate Driving Machine might look like a few decades from now. (And “wild” is an understatement, considering it has several hundred morphing polygons embedded in the dashboard that undulate... >>>
I just got to try on new Nikes that I never have to lace up, the futuristic sneaks Nike has been talking about for years. I just got to try on new Nikes that I never have to lace up, the futuristic sneaks Nike has been talking about for... >>>
Charter Communications‘ proposed takeover of two other cable companies — Time Warner Cable and Bright House Networks — is nearing the finish line as federal officials appear poised to approve the mammoth $67-billion deal in the coming weeks. Charter Communications‘ proposed takeover of two other cable companies — Time Warner Cable and Bright House Networks... >>>
Mobile phones and tablets combined now account for 46% of all online viewing around the world – a growth rate of 170% since 2013, a new report has revealed. Mobile phones and tablets combined now account for 46% of all online viewing around the world – a growth rate of 170% since 2013, a new... >>>
Sony Corp. climbed to its highest since early January after unveiling a virtual-reality headset priced significantly below rival devices, fueling investor optimism about the Japanese company’s foray into next-generation gaming. Sony Corp. climbed to its highest since early January after unveiling a virtual-reality headset priced significantly below rival devices, fueling investor optimism about the Japanese... >>>
Uber Technologies Inc.’s hard-charging strategy and breakneck fundraising isn’t just scaring the taxi industry. Uber Technologies Inc.’s hard-charging strategy and breakneck fundraising isn’t just scaring the taxi... >>>
Chief executive Leslie Moonves made the announcement at the company’s “investor day,” which featured political jokes from Stephen Colbert and new revenue estimates for retransmission and reverse compensation plus digital services. Chief executive Leslie Moonves made the announcement at the company’s “investor day,” which featured political jokes from Stephen Colbert and new revenue estimates for... >>>