Five years after building out its datacentre in Reno, Nevada, Apple has said it will construct a $1 billion expansion that will provide 100 new jobs in the region, also buying a downtown lot for a new shipping facility. Five years after building out its datacentre in Reno, Nevada, Apple has said it will construct... >>>
Facebook has been bent on copying Snapchat ever since the social media giant tried unsuccessfully in 2013 to buy what was then an ephemeral photo-messaging app. Facebook has been bent on copying Snapchat ever since the social media giant tried unsuccessfully in 2013 to buy what was then an ephemeral photo-messaging... >>>
A majority of marketers intend to increase spending on public relations both internally and externally over the next five years, as the discipline takes a more important role within the marketing mix, a new report shows. A majority of marketers intend to increase spending on public relations both internally and externally over the next five... >>>
A decline in subscribers and higher programming costs at cash-cow ESPN weighed on shares of Walt Disney Co (DIS.N) on Tuesday, overshadowing a quarterly profit that topped Wall Street estimates. A decline in subscribers and higher programming costs at cash-cow ESPN weighed on shares of Walt Disney Co (DIS.N) on Tuesday, overshadowing a quarterly profit... >>>
The $150 device fits between your sheet and mattress to measure such things as total sleep time, resting heart rate and respiration rate. The $150 device fits between your sheet and mattress to measure such things as total sleep time, resting heart rate and respiration... >>>
U.S. millennials and Gen Zs aren’t entirely replacing their Snapchat addiction with Instagram Stories, according to a dozen studies and surveys commissioned or collected by TechCrunch. U.S. millennials and Gen Zs aren’t entirely replacing their Snapchat addiction with Instagram Stories, according to a dozen studies and surveys commissioned or collected by... >>>
Brands that integrate advanced technologies and proprietary data to create personalized experiences are enjoying revenue increases of 6-10%, or two to three times faster than brands who do not, new research reveals. Brands that integrate advanced technologies and proprietary data to create personalized experiences are enjoying revenue increases of 6-10%, or two to three times... >>>
Uber has created a new research unit in Toronto with plans to employ dozens of engineers there to focus on developing artificial intelligence for driverless vehicles, as its legal fight with Alphabet Inc.’s Waymo over the alleged theft of Google technology drags on. Uber has created a new research unit in Toronto with plans to employ dozens... >>>
Apple’s market capitalization briefly crossed the $800 billion threshold for the first time on Monday, marking another major milestone for the world’s most valuable company. Apple’s market capitalization briefly crossed the $800 billion threshold for the first time on Monday, marking another major milestone for the world’s most valuable... >>>
In an era of information saturation, when cable news seems ubiquitous and Twitter posts stream forth uninterrupted, local television still holds a powerful grip on the American consciousness. And the Sinclair Broadcast Group just tightened its grasp. In an era of information saturation, when cable news seems ubiquitous and Twitter posts stream forth uninterrupted, local... >>>
YouTube is ramping up its efforts to expand the amount of original content it offers, with plans to release more than 40 original shows and movies over the next year. YouTube is ramping up its efforts to expand the amount of original content it offers, with plans to release more than 40 original shows and... >>>
Amazon and Apple may have reached a truce. The tech giants, who are increasingly competing for customers’ time, eyeballs and money, are close to an agreement to bring an Amazon video app to Apple’s Apple TV set-top box, according to people familiar with the two companies. Amazon and Apple may have reached a truce. The... >>>
The Sinclair Broadcast Group may not have much name recognition outside its home base near Baltimore, but the company is poised to control more than a third of the country’s local television stations. The Sinclair Broadcast Group may not have much name recognition outside its home base near Baltimore, but the company is poised to... >>>
Comcast Corp. and Charter Communications have reached an operational agreement on working together on wireless communications plans, a source close to the efforts told CNBC on Sunday. Comcast Corp. and Charter Communications have reached an operational agreement on working together on wireless communications plans, a source close to the efforts told CNBC on... >>>
The chipmaker could be looking into stopping Apple’s phone imports over a recent legal spat that has seen Apple refusing to pay licensing fees. The chipmaker could be looking into stopping Apple’s phone imports over a recent legal spat that has seen Apple refusing to pay licensing... >>>
Snapchat today is announcing its self-service ad-buying system, which is rolling out with 20 brands, including smaller players like online sneaker seller Goat, social app Mammoth Media, movie ticket app Atom Tickets and gift retailer Hollar. Snapchat today is announcing its self-service ad-buying system, which is rolling out with 20 brands, including smaller players like online sneaker... >>>
The Chinese-designed COMAC C919 airplane took off on its maiden flight in Shanghai at 11:00 p.m. Thursday, Pacific Time. The milestone marks the first challenge by China to the longstanding duopoly of Airbus and Boeing. The Chinese-designed COMAC C919 airplane took off on its maiden flight in Shanghai at 11:00 p.m. Thursday, Pacific Time. The... >>>
Apple says that it intends to bolster the U.S. manufacturing sector by creating a $1 billion “advanced manufacturing fund” — with some of that initial money going toward a company the tech giant is prepared to partner with, chief executive Tim Cook said. Apple says that it intends to bolster the U.S. manufacturing sector by creating a $1 billion “advanced... >>>