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”... >>>
Advertisers and online publishers have been dealt a blow after a German court threw out a lawsuit brought by Süddeutsche Zeitung against Adblock Plus. Advertisers and online publishers have been dealt a blow after a German court threw out a lawsuit brought by Süddeutsche Zeitung against Adblock... >>>
It can be difficult to get a handle on Snapchat sometimes, and not just because of its notoriously user-hostile (at least for old people) design. It’s also a slippery target because it keeps changing so rapidly—the Snapchat you thought you knew six months or a year ago isn’t the same Snapchat you’ll be using tomorrow.... >>>
Tesla Motors says its new Model 3 is, at $35,000 each, meant to bring the company’s electric vehicle technology to the masses. And with more than 115,000 orders before the car was even introduced, it is well on its way. Tesla Motors says its new Model 3 is, at $35,000 each, meant to bring the... >>>
Amazon this morning announced an expansion of its Dash Buttons product line – those Wi-Fi connected, push-button devices that let you buy products from its site with just a press. One year after the buttons went live, and apparently not the April Fool’s joke people once imagined, Amazon says it now has over 100 buttons... >>>
KLM Royal Dutch Airlines passengers will soon be able to check in, get flight updates, make travel changes and talk to customer service reps straight from Facebook’s Messenger chat app. KLM Royal Dutch Airlines passengers will soon be able to check in, get flight updates, make travel changes and talk to customer service reps straight from Facebook’s Messenger chat... >>>
Not just one phone: The ACLU has compiled a map of every state where tech companies are being compelled to hack a mobile device in the name of the All Writs Act. Not just one phone: The ACLU has compiled a map of every state where tech companies are being compelled to hack a mobile... >>>
PepsiCo Inc. promoted executive Al Carey to a new position overseeing all three of its North American beverage and snack businesses, a move that more tightly integrates the sprawling company’s food and drink operations. PepsiCo Inc. promoted executive Al Carey to a new position overseeing all three of its North American beverage and snack businesses, a move... >>>