After President Trump accused Amazon on Wednesday morning of hurting local retailers and jobs by not paying taxes, the company’s shares dipped in premarket trading. After President Trump accused Amazon on Wednesday morning of hurting local retailers and jobs by not paying taxes, the company’s shares dipped in premarket... >>>
In the cluttered media world of the average consumer it can be difficult to achieve cut through, leading to a school of thought, across both traditional and digital media, that ‘less is more’ – for consumers and advertisers if not necessarily media owners. In the cluttered media world of the average consumer it can be... >>>
Sling TV is today rolling out desktop streaming of its live TV service. Subscribers can now watch using Google’s Chrome browser on Windows and macOS without any extra plugins, extensions, or add-ons. The Chrome version of Sling TV offers live programming for all the channels in your monthly package and also on-demand content. Sling TV... >>>
Amazon’s latest physical retail foray is called “Instant Pickup,” and it works as the name implies: Amazon shoppers can pick up orders for certain items within two minutes of making their purchase. The program is live at five college campuses including the University of California at Berkeley for now, and will expand to additional sites,... >>>
BuzzFeed News, the media company popular with millennials, has teamed up with Twitter to launch a new, live-streamed, weekday morning show. BuzzFeed News, the media company popular with millennials, has teamed up with Twitter to launch a new, live-streamed, weekday morning... >>>
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... >>>