Drones are unmanned air-borne flying objects that are a hybrid of an airplane and a helicopter and it is these that Amazon.com Inc (NASDAQ:AMZN) has been trying to rope in since the last one year. Since it does appear advantageous for obvious reasons, namely faster delivery and efficient service, other companies in the same space…
Apple Inc. (AAPL) Works with NXP Semiconductors NV (NXPI) To Take A Bite Of The Mobile Payment Space
Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) reportedly partners with Dutch chipmaker, NXP Semiconductors NV (NASDAQ:NXPI) to supply near field communication (NFC) hardware for its iPhone 6. The company aims to add secure, short-range wireless technology into its future iPhones, which means that the company is preparing to launch a mobile payment system. With this technology, iPhone owners will…
Research Shows Facebook Inc (FB) and Twitter Inc (TWTR) Users as Being Not-So-Vocal
A recent research by Pew revealed the surprising findings that users who regularly relied on global social networking sites like Facebook Inc (NASDAQ:FB) and Twitter Inc (NYSE:TWTR) refrained from expressing their candid opinion or even get embroiled in a debate. This is totally contrary to the popular opinion that these websites, particularly Facebook Inc (NASDAQ:FB),…
Possible Effects of eBay Inc (EBAY) Spinning Off Paypal
The idea of eBay Inc (NASDAQ:EBAY) spinning off its main payment gateway, Paypal, could have far reaching implications that would split the world’s biggest online retailer’s revenue almost by half. According to an article by The Information, the spinoff could be realized by the end of next year. This information was first released by eBay’s activist…
Google Inc (GOOGL) All Set To Compete Against Amazon.com, Inc. (AMZN) With Drone Tests
Taking the rivalries to a new height, Google Inc (NASDAQ:GOOGL) is all set to test its drone delivery system. This is a response against the self-flying machines from Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ:AMZN) and these drones would handle deliveries for the company. The move will certainly take the competition between these two online giants to another level.…
Is Best Buy Co Inc (BBY) Still A Viable Option For Customers?
Best Buy Co Inc (NYSE:BBY) is definitely being hurt with the changing consumer behavior. The impact of changing customer behavior has already had an impact on the second quarter 2014 financial results. The important question is whether Best Buy still serves the purpose of an all-in-one shopper store. After declaring the second quarter results, Hubert…
Microsoft Corporation (MSFT) and QUALCOMM, Inc. (QCOM) Are Facing Antitrust Issues In China: Satya Nadella, Microsoft CEO, Ready to Visit China in September
Among the atmosphere of mistrust against Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT), the Chief Executive Officer, Satya Nadella, is all set to visit China. After banning Microsoft Windows 8 in China, China is planning to launch its own operating system in the upcoming months. Considering the large number of Microsoft Corporation’s (NASDAQ:MSFT) clients in China, it might be…
Apple Inc (AAPL) Making A New Beginning With iPhone 6
9th September, 2014, has been fixed as the day when Apple Inc (NASDAQ:AAPL) will release its new iPhone 6 to the public and as per the word on the street, it is likely to live up to all the hype leading up to its launch. When Josh Lipton of CNBC interviewed tech editor at Mashable,…
Apple Inc (AAPL) Might Launch iWatch With iPhone 6 Next Month
Apple Inc (NASDAQ:AAPL) might launch its much awaited iWatch along with iPhone 6 against the earlier media speculations. According to the latest updates, Apple might unveil its wearable watch- iWatch- along with the two different versions of iPhone 6 on September 9, 2014. Apple Inc’s (NASDAQ:AAPL) stocks rose up to $102.13 with a 1.23% change…
Apple Inc (AAPL) Might Come Up with 12.9-inch iPad in Early 2015
Amidst its iPhone 6 launch plans, Apple Inc (NASDAQ:AAPL) is working hard on its iPad by putting pressure on suppliers to speed up the production. The company might start manufacturing the largest iPad with 12.9-inch screen earlier next year. With current iPad versions having 9.7-inch and 7.85-inch screen, this would be the largest iPad nearly…