The $85 billion AT&T deal for Time Warner won’t win regulatory approval. We will continue our current course even if it does. Will a line of major media consolidation dominoes — involving titans like Disney, Fox and Comcast — begin to fall? Not likely. The $85 billion AT&T deal for Time Warner won’t win regulatory... >>>
USA Today Network launched a new virtual reality news show last week that is being dubbed the first of its kind because it offers viewers not only a 360-degree show, but also “cubemercial” ad slots. USA Today Network launched a new virtual reality news show last week that is being dubbed the first of its... >>>
Facebook Live is a big, important product for the world’s biggest social network. But up to now, many users still don’t really know what Live is, or how to use it. Or they might be intimidated by live broadcasting, and reluctant to try it out. Facebook Live is a big, important product for the world’s... >>>
Companies can reduce the risk from the type of cyber attack that took out major websites on Friday by using multiple vendors for the critical internet service known as a domain name service, or DNS, companies and security experts said on Sunday. Companies can reduce the risk from the type of cyber attack that took... >>>
The X-ray and CT scans showed a pronounced bulge. After reports of Galaxy Note 7 smartphones catching fire spread in early September, Samsung Electronics Co. executives debated how to respond. Some were skeptical the incidents amounted to much, according to people familiar with the meetings, but others thought the company needed to act decisively. The... >>>
There are signs of growing unease in advertising circles about the impact of June’s Brexit vote, with industry sources warning that fourth quarter TV advertising revenues could be significantly down on last year. There are signs of growing unease in advertising circles about the impact of June’s Brexit vote, with industry sources warning that fourth... >>>
NBCUniversal is nearing a deal to make a second $200 million investment in BuzzFeed, doubling its bet on the fast-growing digital publisher as the TV giant tries to reach younger audiences online, according to a person familiar with the matter. NBCUniversal is nearing a deal to make a second $200 million investment in BuzzFeed, doubling... >>>
Amazon founder Jeff Bezos has made a lot of money for people who bet on his company over the years. Amazon founder Jeff Bezos has made a lot of money for people who bet on his company over the... >>>
Verizon Communications Inc. on Thursday reported declining revenue and plunging subscriber growth, and said it is assessing whether it will need to renegotiate its acquisition of Yahoo Inc. after a major data breach. Verizon Communications Inc. on Thursday reported declining revenue and plunging subscriber growth, and said it is assessing whether it will need to... >>>
Coca-Cola, the soft drinks giant, is consolidating its social media operations for all its brands in a move aimed at improving quality and harnessing creative insights. Coca-Cola, the soft drinks giant, is consolidating its social media operations for all its brands in a move aimed at improving quality and harnessing creative... >>>
With Apple set to announce new Macs next week, enterprise users may want to open their wallets to get hold of the new kit, as there’s a big business case that says they should, according to IBM. With Apple set to announce new Macs next week, enterprise users may want to open their wallets to... >>>
Tesla Motors Inc., preparing for a future of self-driving cars, has begun equipping all its new vehicles with the hardware required to make them entirely capable of driving themselves. Tesla Motors Inc., preparing for a future of self-driving cars, has begun equipping all its new vehicles with the hardware required to make them entirely capable... >>>
EBay Inc. projected revenue and profit in the current quarter that may miss analysts’ estimates, showing the momentum the online marketplace gained earlier this year may not carry into the holiday shopping season dominated by e-commerce leader Amazon.com Inc. EBay Inc. projected revenue and profit in the current quarter that may miss analysts’ estimates, showing... >>>
The space between creative and programmatic is narrowing at both ends of the industry, as adtech moves into the fringes of creative and creative agencies explore new ways of utilising programmatic. The space between creative and programmatic is narrowing at both ends of the industry, as adtech moves into the fringes of creative and creative... >>>
Samsung’s problems with lawsuits from alleged victims of overheating batteries in the Galaxy Note7 smartphone could get compounded by consumers suing for compensation of carrier charges. Samsung’s problems with lawsuits from alleged victims of overheating batteries in the Galaxy Note7 smartphone could get compounded by consumers suing for compensation of carrier... >>>
Last week, it was HP Inc. This week, it’s Hewlett Packard Enterprise that’s laying off more people. Last week, it was HP Inc. This week, it’s Hewlett Packard Enterprise that’s laying off more... >>>
Yahoo Inc. on Tuesday posted an increase in third-quarter profit and said usage of its email product has increased slightly since disclosing a massive data breach that was announced last month, rare bits of good news as it clings to a deal to sell itself to Verizon Communications Inc. Yahoo Inc. on Tuesday posted an... >>>