German automaker Volkswagen AG may delay its earnings announcement and annual general meeting (AGM) by four to six weeks as the company determines the extent of damage from its diesel emissions scandal, according to media reports Sunday. The world’s second-largest carmaker by sales announced Friday that it had postponed the two major events, keenly awaited by shareholders, but... >>>
Online ad viewability levels across many European countries dropped noticeably in the final quarter of 2015, according to a new report. Online ad viewability levels across many European countries dropped noticeably in the final quarter of 2015, according to a new... >>>
EBay says it has partially fixed a vulnerability on its online auction site that could have allowed hackers to trick users into downloading malware. EBay says it has partially fixed a vulnerability on its online auction site that could have allowed hackers to trick users into downloading... >>>
Data is what makes today’s business world go ’round, and IBM on Thursday launched a suite of new tools designed to help companies make the most of what they’ve got. Data is what makes today’s business world go ’round, and IBM on Thursday launched a suite of new tools designed to help companies make the... >>>
A merger of Hasbro Inc. and Mattel Inc., which would unite two of the biggest toymakers, would need to win approval from antitrust officials in Washington who are increasingly saying no to deals marrying the dominant players in an industry. A merger of Hasbro Inc. and Mattel Inc., which would unite two of the biggest... >>>
Retailers are failing to meet consumer demand for increased convenience while shopping with mobile devices, according to new research from Accenture. Retailers are failing to meet consumer demand for increased convenience while shopping with mobile devices, according to new research from... >>>
To improve access to internet services and technologies, including in remote areas, European Union regulators proposed on February 2 to introduce a key mobile spectrum across all 28 member states. To improve access to internet services and technologies, including in remote areas, European Union regulators proposed on February 2 to introduce a key mobile spectrum... >>>
Google is expanding its self-driving car project to Kirkland, Wash., a city that allows the company to test its driverless vehicles in a wetter environment. Google is expanding its self-driving car project to Kirkland, Wash., a city that allows the company to test its driverless vehicles in a wetter... >>>
Sharp Corp. said it will continue negotiating a rescue plan with both Foxconn Technology Group and the Innovation Network Corp. of Japan, and aims to reach a final decision on the competing offers within a month. Sharp Corp. said it will continue negotiating a rescue plan with both Foxconn Technology Group and the Innovation Network Corp. of... >>>
US digital media usage continues to grow steadily and the average weekly time spent will soon amount to the equivalent of a whole day, according to a new report. US digital media usage continues to grow steadily and the average weekly time spent will soon amount to the equivalent of a whole day, according to... >>>
YouTube has been meeting with camera manufacturers, BuzzFeed News reports, with the intention of developing a way to live stream 360-degree videos. YouTube itself declined to comment on the report, and no timeline has reportedly been set for launch, but the company could be helping to set up specifications with camera manufacturers that would let people... >>>
Lenovo Group Ltd. fell in Hong Kong trading after quarterly revenue declined for the first time in more than six years on stalling demand for phones and computers. Lenovo Group Ltd. fell in Hong Kong trading after quarterly revenue declined for the first time in more than six years on stalling demand for phones and... >>>
The Internet pioneer said on Tuesday that it was open to offers for its core assets, which would represent the end of Yahoo as an independent entity. That is a shift from the company’s position as recently as December. The Internet pioneer said on Tuesday that it was open to offers for its core assets,... >>>
Nike, the sporting goods group, is using digital innovation to continue transforming its iconic “Just Do It” tagline into a slate of tools and services that can help consumers achieve this goal in practice. Nike, the sporting goods group, is using digital innovation to continue transforming its iconic “Just Do It” tagline into a slate... >>>
Technically, it’s not a formal entry. Heck, it’s not even “legit”, but Xiaomi fans in the US will probably take what they can. The Chinese superstar OEM has, for a long time, signified its desire to enter the US smartphone market but hasn’t made any concrete steps to do so. Sensing a business opportunity, carrier... >>>
The entertainment conglomerate is looking to reduce costs and recalibrate the businesses. The entertainment conglomerate is looking to reduce costs and recalibrate the... >>>
Yahoo Inc’s (YHOO.O) plans to turn around its struggling core business are set to dominate its earnings report on Tuesday, with investors keen to see if CEO Marissa Mayer will push ahead with a proposed spin-off or entertain calls for a complete sale. Yahoo Inc’s (YHOO.O) plans to turn around its struggling core business are... >>>
Marketing activity in January increased across all three regions covered by the latest Global Marketing Index (GMI), but Europe stood out for growth in marketing budgets and staffing levels. Marketing activity in January increased across all three regions covered by the latest Global Marketing Index (GMI), but Europe stood out for growth in marketing budgets... >>>