Hardware developer Gamevice filed a lawsuit against Nintendo earlier this week, claiming that the design of the Nintendo Switch is too similar to its own products, and that it infringes on a patent that it holds. Hardware developer Gamevice filed a lawsuit against Nintendo earlier this week, claiming that the design of the Nintendo Switch... >>>
Netflix has signed Shonda Rhimes to a multi-year production deal, ending a 15-year relationship with ABC Studios that yielded hits from “Grey’s Anatomy” to “Scandal.” Netflix has signed Shonda Rhimes to a multi-year production deal, ending a 15-year relationship with ABC Studios that yielded hits from “Grey’s Anatomy” to... >>>
24 hours ago the cryptocurrency was trading below $3,700. About an hour ago it surged passed $4,000 and has no signs of stopping. It’s now trading around $4,135.00. For reference, a week ago Bitcoin hit an all-time high as it passed $3,000 for the first time. 24 hours ago the cryptocurrency was trading below $3,700.... >>>
Liverpool FC will sport Western Union, the global money transfer company, on its players’ shirt sleeves for the first time, as the financial services company plots its move to digital via corporate customers. Liverpool FC will sport Western Union, the global money transfer company, on its players’ shirt sleeves for the first time, as the... >>>
Facebook Watch, the social network’s new video site, starts rolling out Thursday. Watch is the social network’s first attempt to showcase videos made specifically for Facebook — and change the way we watch video in the process. Facebook Watch, the social network’s new video site, starts rolling out Thursday. Watch is the social network’s first attempt... >>>
Amazon might get into event ticket sales, according to a new report from Reuters. The commerce giant has eyed the space, which is largely dominated by Live Nation’s Ticketmaster in the U.S., and found it a space for plenty of potential opportunity, according to the outlet’s sources. Amazon might get into event ticket sales, according... >>>
Travis Kalanick, who built Uber into a transportation behemoth, was ousted as chief executive of the ride-hailing company in June by unhappy investors. Now, one of those investors has escalated the battle by suing Mr. Kalanick, claiming fraud and other transgressions, in an attempt to remove him from Uber’s board of directors. Travis Kalanick, who... >>>
Procter & Gamble, the world’s largest advertiser, reduced its annual expenditure by $125m, representing a year on year decline of 1.7%, the lowest level in 11 years, due to cuts in digital spend. Procter & Gamble, the world’s largest advertiser, reduced its annual expenditure by $125m, representing a year on year decline of 1.7%, the... >>>
Essential, Andy Rubin’s new electronics startup, is getting ready to reveal more about its anticipated smartphone, even as it announced it had an intriguing new backer: Amazon. Essential, Andy Rubin’s new electronics startup, is getting ready to reveal more about its anticipated smartphone, even as it announced it had an intriguing new backer:... >>>
Oprah Winfrey, whose endorsement and investment has breathed new life into Weight Watchers, is branching out into food branded under her own name. Oprah Winfrey, whose endorsement and investment has breathed new life into Weight Watchers, is branching out into food branded under her own... >>>
Toshiba (tosbf, +1.17%) has likely avoided immediate delisting after its auditor signed off on its financial results albeit with criticism of its governance, yet its future remains uncertain with no progress in talks to sell its chips unit for much-needed cash. Toshiba (tosbf, +1.17%) has likely avoided immediate delisting after its auditor signed off on... >>>
Operating as a “brand in beta” has yielded major benefits in terms of relevance, consumer engagement and driving sales for adidas, the sporting and lifestyle goods manufacturer. Operating as a “brand in beta” has yielded major benefits in terms of relevance, consumer engagement and driving sales for adidas, the sporting and lifestyle goods... >>>
Blurry pictures of the forthcoming 2018 Nissan Leaf surfaced on Twitter over the weekend, providing a first look at the automaker’s attempt to reassert dominance in the electric car field. But the images, which were first reported by The Wall Street Journal, didn’t inspire much confidence among fans that Nissan will be able to overcome... >>>
Softbank’s chief executive has said he is considering investing in Uber or Lyft, as the company eyes a move into the US ride-sharing market. Softbank’s chief executive has said he is considering investing in Uber or Lyft, as the company eyes a move into the US ride-sharing... >>>
Internet giant Google has fired the male engineer at the center of an uproar in Silicon Valley over the past week after he authored an internal memo asserting there are biological causes behind gender inequality in the tech industry. Internet giant Google has fired the male engineer at the center of an uproar in Silicon... >>>
Only half of online ad impressions served in the UK that were targeted at women actually ended up reaching them, according to a new analysis of 60,000 campaigns across 20 countries. Only half of online ad impressions served in the UK that were targeted at women actually ended up reaching them, according to a new... >>>
There’s a great migration happening among the citizens of YouTube, and it’s not in the direction one might assume. There’s a great migration happening among the citizens of YouTube, and it’s not in the direction one might... >>>
It started as an anti-diversity memo on Google’s internal mailing list. Then it tumbled—first in bits and pieces, then in its entirety—into public view. It started as an anti-diversity memo on Google’s internal mailing list. Then it tumbled—first in bits and pieces, then in its entirety—into public... >>>