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... >>>
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... >>>