EBay Inc. failed to sustain investor enthusiasm that its turnaround efforts were working, reporting sales growth that continued to lag behind the e-commerce industry and didn’t narrow the gap with giant Amazon.com Inc. EBay Inc. failed to sustain investor enthusiasm that its turnaround efforts were working, reporting sales growth that continued to lag behind the... >>>
With its biggest star departing in another blowup over sexual harassment, Fox News faces some big challenges. It now has to show that it can hang on to its loyal army of conservative viewers, improve its working culture, and still continue to make big bucks for its corporate parent. With its biggest star departing in... >>>
Last year 11m cars were recalled in China, just over 120,000 of which were domestic brands, but this apparent discrepancy is not deterring foreign brands from targeting what remains a growing market. Last year 11m cars were recalled in China, just over 120,000 of which were domestic brands, but this apparent discrepancy is not deterring... >>>
International Business Machines Corp (IBM.N) reported a bigger-than-expected decline in revenue for the first time in five quarters due to weak demand in its IT services business, a sign that the company’s turnaround could take longer than expected. International Business Machines Corp (IBM.N) reported a bigger-than-expected decline in revenue for the first time in five... >>>
In its final months as a standalone company, Yahoo! Inc. is showing signs it can move toward growth. In its final months as a standalone company, Yahoo! Inc. is showing signs it can move toward... >>>
Guess what Steven A. Ballmer has been up to for the last several years. (No, not just cheering for the basketball team he owns, the Los Angeles Clippers.) It’s a novel project, and he plans to take the wrapping off it Tuesday. Guess what Steven A. Ballmer has been up to for the last several... >>>
After contracting in 2016, expenditure on luxury advertising is set to recover this year and next, with almost all of the growth being taken by online spending, according to a new forecast. After contracting in 2016, expenditure on luxury advertising is set to recover this year and next, with almost all of the growth being... >>>
Customers who pre-ordered the Galaxy S8 and S8 Plus have complained that their handset displays appear to be tinged red, although Samsung has said the problem can be fixed manually. Customers who pre-ordered the Galaxy S8 and S8 Plus have complained that their handset displays appear to be tinged red, although Samsung has said the... >>>
As chief executive of Alcoa, Klaus Kleinfeld oversaw an effort to split the company in two. Last year, he won board approval to spin off what was supposed to be a fast-growing subsidiary, Arconic, and became the new company’s C.E.O. As chief executive of Alcoa, Klaus Kleinfeld oversaw an effort to split the company in... >>>
New York City’s taxi and black car regulator plans to require Uber Technologies to add a tipping feature to its app by July. Drivers have long complained that Uber has resisted such a move, even as other ride-hailing companies offer a way for customers to add gratuity. New York City’s taxi and black car regulator... >>>
Automotive marketing remains stuck in the past and has yet to catch up with the technological and social changes taking place around the world, according to an industry figure who argues it can usefully learn from the approach taken by mobile phones. Automotive marketing remains stuck in the past and has yet to catch up... >>>
You no longer have to use Google’s official app if you want to get started with Android Pay’s tap-to-buy features. The internet giant has forged partnerships with several financial institutions (currently including Bank of America, BNZ, Discover, mBank and USAA) that let you add cards and use Android Pay from within their mobile banking apps.... >>>
Apple is quietly developing sensors that can track the body’s blood sugar levels in a bid to help people with diabetes, CNBC reports. The company has apparently hired a small team of biomechanical engineers to work on the project, which would monitor glucose levels through contact with the skin, rather than through invasive blood tests... >>>
Once a year, in his letter to Amazon shareholders, Jeff Bezos gives us all a glimpse into his business world view and management philosophy. This year’s version did not disappoint. Once a year, in his letter to Amazon shareholders, Jeff Bezos gives us all a glimpse into his business world view and management philosophy. This... >>>
Consumers use a mix of media, so brands must follow suit. However, an effective multichannel strategy needs to maintain clarity around the task and target audience in relation to brand growth, and be media neutral in opportunity evaluation, an industry figure has argued. Consumers use a mix of media, so brands must follow suit. However,... >>>
Microsoft has been testing its latest Windows 10 Creators Update in recent months, and it’s now ready to roll out to existing machines. While the previous Anniversary Update included more significant features, the Creators Update includes some small and welcome additions. I’ve been testing Windows 10’s Creators Update for months now, and these are my... >>>
Toshiba, a pillar of the modern Japanese economy whose roots stretch back to the country’s industrial stirrings in the 19th century, warned on Tuesday that a disastrous foray into nuclear power may have crippled its business beyond repair. Toshiba, a pillar of the modern Japanese economy whose roots stretch back to the country’s industrial stirrings... >>>
Starting this week, Facebook is rolling out call-to-action features to all publishers using its Instant Articles format that are aimed at helping publishers to drive more digital conversions. Starting this week, Facebook is rolling out call-to-action features to all publishers using its Instant Articles format that are aimed at helping publishers to drive more digital... >>>