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... >>>
Some 40% of marketers are shifting funds from television to online, with Facebook and Google likely to be among the main beneficiaries of this trend, according to a study. Some 40% of marketers are shifting funds from television to online, with Facebook and Google likely to be among the main beneficiaries of this trend, according... >>>
Humans are nothing if not contrary. Technology destroying jobs is something most Americans accept will happen within their lifetimes, according to a new study by the Pew Research Center, just not to their own jobs — which most believe won’t change significantly in the next 50 years. Humans are nothing if not contrary. Technology destroying... >>>
A filing from the US Department of Justice has attempted to use Apple’s wealth, power over iOS and iPhones, and its behaviour in other countries to counter Cupertino’s backdoor claims. A filing from the US Department of Justice has attempted to use Apple’s wealth, power over iOS and iPhones, and its behaviour in other countries... >>>
Yahoo has a dual personality these days. One is Yahoo the battered Internet giant that is up for sale, with dozens of potential bidders looking to pick up all or parts of the company on the cheap. Yahoohas a dual personality these days. One is Yahoo the battered Internet giant that is up for sale,... >>>
Print media brands can draw on digital insights to enhance their strategy both offline and online, a theory shown in practice by 1843, a publication being launched by The Economist Group. Print media brands can draw on digital insights to enhance their strategy both offline and online, a theory shown in practice by 1843, a... >>>
According to Koh Dong-jin, the president of Samsung’s handset business, pre-orders for the Samsung Galaxy S7 and Samsung Galaxy S7 edge are ahead of expectations. The two high-end models officially launch in multiple countries tomorrow, although some consumers have already received their pre-orders. According to Koh Dong-jin, the president of Samsung’s handset business, pre-orders for... >>>
Amazon’s logistics arm is taking a big step forward by leasing a fleet of Boeing 767s that will ship packages to customers in North America. Air Transport Services Group (ATSG), an air cargo transportation provider, said that Amazon has agreed to lease 20 of its planes for five to seven years. Amazon’s logistics arm is... >>>
When the startup boom intersects with the real estate boom, big things happen. When the startup boom intersects with the real estate boom, big things... >>>
Millennials are often seen as an important target demographic for marketers but a new analysis suggests they may not be as wealthy as expected, implying that brands may need to rethink how they engage with sections of this group. Millennials are often seen as an important target demographic for marketers but a new analysis suggests... >>>
Thanks to an Amazon job listing on GlassDoor, it’s now apparent that the Seattle-based e-commerce company is working on its own virtual reality platform. Thanks to an Amazon job listing on GlassDoor, it’s now apparent that the Seattle-based e-commerce company is working on its own virtual realityplatform.... >>>
Facebook was recently granted a patent for software capable of building a dictionary of slang terms used on the social network. The software will scan for unique words used in Facebook posts and comments, and determine if these words have a particular meaning among a small group of people, Business Insider reports. In other words, the software... >>>
Google wants to make it easy for travelers to decide where and when to go on vacation, and to see at a glance what a trip is likely to cost, right from their mobile phones. Google wants to make it easy for travelers to decide where and when to go on vacation, and to see... >>>
Cutting TV advertising budgets resulted in a greater reduction in sales for a majority of CPG brands in a new study released just ahead of the annual upfronts. Cutting TV advertising budgets resulted in a greater reduction in sales for a majority of CPG brands in a new study released just ahead of the annual... >>>