Time Warner Inc (NYSE:TWX) is finally ready with a road map to compete against the increasing online content service providers including Netflix, Inc. (NASDAQ:NFLX). The company is all set to launch HBO under a standalone online streaming service model in 2015. Richard Plepler, CEO and chairman of HBO, announced the new service during a Time…
General Motors Company (GM) Joins The Net Neutrality Fight Citing Potential Issues Wirelessly Connected Cars Might Face
The U.S. Wireless Carriers have it all going for them in the Net Neutrality Movement considering that the nation’s largest automaker, General Motors Company (NYSE:GM), has allied with their side. The automaker appealed to the Federal Communications Commission citing the affect of new rules on its wirelessly connected cars. General Motors favored the U.S. wireless…
QUALCOMM, Inc. (QCOM) Ready To Acquire CSR plc (CSR) For $2.5 Billion
QUALCOMM, Inc. (NASDAQ:QCOM) announced today that the company has reached a definitive agreement with CSR Plc (LON:CSR) to acquire the UK chip maker for $2.5 billion cash. The London chipmaker would work under Qualcomm’s subsidiary unit, Qualcomm Global Trading Pte. Ltd. This acquisition would help the Snapdragon chipmaker to expand its global presence and aid…
Netflix, Inc. (NFLX) Looking for Cinematic Content Streaming, Might Release Films in Near Future
One of the crucial steps in the growth of Netflix, Inc. (NASDAQ:NFLX) is to expand and after increasing its presence in Europe and catering in over 50 countries worldwide, the online streaming company is all set to release Hollywood movies online. The content streaming company is working closely to eliminate the gap between Hollywood releases…
Google Inc (GOOGL) Researchers Discovers SSL 3.0 Encryption Bug, Warns of Possible Attacks
Three Google Inc (NASDAQ:GOOGL) researchers have given a warning that there is an encryption bug that can be used to launch various attacks on user information. The researchers have called the possible attack “poodle,” meaning Padding Oracle On Downloaded Legacy Encryption. They have said that the bug can be exploited to steal user data from…
Google Inc (GOOGL)’s Aggressive Play in Ecommerce, Ready to Expand Same-Day Delivery Service in U.S.
One the largest tech companies with its involvement in pretty much every area of business, Google Inc (NASDAQ:GOOGL) is all set to expand its same-day delivery services in the United States. Google’s “Google Express” competes directly with its ecommerce rival Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ:AMZN)’s “Amazon Prime” delivery service. At the initial stage, Google Express was introduced…
Facebook Inc (FB) And Apple Inc. (AAPL) Ready To Compensate Cost Of Postponing Pregnancies For Female Employees
Both Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) and Facebook Inc (NASDAQ:FB) are ready to extend their employees benefits to get the top IT talent. In their latest offering, both the tech giants are ready to pay female employees for freezing their eggs, hence increasing their perks and benefits funding to hire the top talent. Apple Inc (NASDAQ:AAPL) will…
McNamee’s Long Term Picks : Apple Inc (AAPL), Facebook Inc (FB), Google Inc (GOOGL), Alibaba Group Holding Limited (BABA)
If strategic investing is valued amongst investors, it is for the sake of accruing substantial returns and this is why experts specializing in this niche are regarded highly. Roger McNamee is renowned in the field of strategic investment and that is why his mention of four tech stocks namely Alibaba Group Holding Limited (NYSE:BABA), Apple…
Google Inc (GOOGL) to be a Major Contributor in $500 Million Funding for Magic Leap
The world’s leading tech giant company, Google Inc (NASDAQ:GOOGL), is all set to lead the $500 million funding program for Magic Leap, tech company that boasts about its “cinematic reality” technology. Magic Leap, the Florida based tech company, is likely to receive funding of $500 million with Google as the lead investor followed by Andreessen…
GT Advanced Technologies Inc (GTAT) Is Running Out Of Cash And Facing Penalty By Apple Inc (AAPL)
The shares of GT Advanced Technologies Inc (NASDAQ:GTAT) fell 51.85% yesterday to close at $0.390, post its bankruptcy proceedings. It was further revealed that the financially troubled company didn’t own the sapphire glass manufacturing facility and was accountable for $439 million prepaid loan from Apple Inc (NASDAQ:AAPL). The troubles of GTAT have quadrupled after the…