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... >>>
The presiding judge in Alphabet’s lawsuit against Uber for allegedly stealing autonomous-car trade secrets has said that Uber must disclose certain basic details of a due diligence report conducted as part of Uber’s August 2016 acquisition of self-driving tech startup Otto. The presiding judge in Alphabet’s lawsuit against Uber for allegedly stealing autonomous-car trade secrets... >>>
After Apple hit Qualcomm with a barrage of lawsuits earlier this year, the chip maker is countersuing Apple right back. Qualcomm today filed its Answers and Counterclaims to Apple’s January lawsuit, filed in the Southern District of California. The full details of the suit can be read in a 139-page document (PDF) released by Qualcomm,... >>>
YouTube, the Google-owned video platform that has been under intense pressure over the placement of ads on inappropriate sites, has now said it will not allow ads on channels that have fewer than 10,000 lifetime views. YouTube, the Google-owned video platform that has been under intense pressure over the placement of ads on inappropriate sites,... >>>
Facebook and Google have had a significant role in the spread of fake news, facing plenty of criticism last year after the US presidential election since fake news is believed to have had a huge impact on the result. Neither Facebook nor Google actively contributed to disseminating fake news. Seemingly motivated by financial or political gain, some... >>>
Microsoft is applying a bunch of significant changes to how users set up PCs powered by Windows 10. The setup process involved with the operating system has become increasingly easier over time thanks to piecemeal refinements by Microsoft, but with the Windows 10 Creators Update — which can be downloaded and installed now —... >>>
Alphabet Inc.’s Google denied Department of Labor allegations that an in-progress investigation suggests “systemic compensation disparities against women” at the internet giant. Alphabet Inc.’s Google denied Department of Labor allegations that an in-progress investigation suggests “systemic compensation disparities against women” at the internet... >>>
Cross-platform measurement firm comScore is partnering Google to help the embattled internet giant improve the independent brand safety reporting of ads served on YouTube. Cross-platform measurement firm comScore is partnering Google to help the embattled internet giant improve the independent brand safety reporting of ads served on... >>>