If you want to know how large a corporation is, you just have to check how much controversies it had to withstand; larger the controversy, larger the corporation – a safe assumption. Every firm, company or corporation has its share of hiccups that include law suits, scandals or … [Read more...]
Apple Inc. iPhone 6: Next Big Thing or Outdated Technology?
During the time between iPhone 5 and iPhone 6 a lot of other big names made their mark in the market and established themselves as smartphone leaders. This left Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) under pressure to come up with something that would stand head and shoulders above others. The … [Read more...]
Google Inc. Weekly Roundup: Phishing, Acquisitions & Google+
Google had quite a few events in the past week that had an impact on its share price. Google Inc. (NASDAQ:GOOG) has been in a legal battle about the ‘right to be forgotten’ case with the European Court. The case has been on Google’s plate for quite some time and Google till now is … [Read more...]
Apple Inc. Weekly Roundup: Hackers, iPhone 6, iWatch & More
Apple had an eventful week. With controversies, the big unveiling ceremony and lots of movement in the stock market, the company had lots going on. Let’s have a look at how the week turned out for our beloved iPhone maker. Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) faced an unfortunate situation … [Read more...]
Google Inc. Acquires Polar in an Attempt to Energize Google+
Polar is the latest acquisition made by the search engine baron Google Inc. (NASDAQ:GOOG) to elevate user activity on Google+ and other Google services. Polar will not only work under Google to increase user engagement, but it will also help the company in its marketing … [Read more...]
Apple Inc. Disney Deal Could be Just What Apple Pay Needs
When you join hands with Walt Disney (NYSE:DIS), you can be sure of one thing; children will support you and it doesn’t mean just a couple of kids playing in the park, but children from all around the globe. It seems Apple Inc.'s (NASDAQ:AAPL) Apple Pay has chosen these children among … [Read more...]
Healthcare Debt Will Have Less of an Impact on FICO Scores
Soon after the economic collapse a few years ago, the United States government and financial industry imposed tougher lending standards that eventually prevented millions of consumers with weak credit from refinancing their mortgage, purchasing a new home or trading up. This may now … [Read more...]
Police Target 3 Winnipeg Schools for Safe Driving Pop Quiz
Many drivers have been guilty of using their smartphone while driving. Due to a growing number of accidents, injuries and deaths, ad campaigns targeting motorists texting behind the wheel have become ubiquitous and are aimed at creating awareness of the dangers that such practices … [Read more...]
Epic Lip Balm Battle Between Virginia and Fifth-grader
Chapstick Banned From School A school in Virginia has banned the use of Chapstick after eleven year old Grace Karaffa tried to treat her dry, cracked, bleeding lips with it. When the child asked if she could use her Chapstick at Draft Elementary School, she was denied, due to the … [Read more...]
Verizon Offering À La Carte Internet and TV Mid-2015
Are you bothered by the fact that you have to pay for television channels that you don’t even watch? This has been a major pet peeve for millions of cable subscribers who have only wanted to pay for channels they actually consume. Verizon Communications (NYSE:VZ) may have found the … [Read more...]
Bank of Russia Interest Rates Unchanged because of Inflation
The Bank of Russia announced Friday that it would keep interest rates the same because of growing inflation due to Western sanctions, according to its annual monetary policy strategy document. The central bank’s decision caused the ruble to fall to a new all-time record low of 37.938 … [Read more...]
YouTube Dominates Nearly 20% of Digital Advertising Market
How much time do you spend on YouTube? The average Internet user can spend as little as a few minutes to as long as several hours at a time exploring the diverse world of YouTube, whether it’s for exercise tips, friends playing pranks on each other or to grab the latest political … [Read more...]
Apple Inc.’s Ability to Secure Data Under Scrutiny
Apple has never really been considered a company that deals with data. And after the iCloud hack, which did its damage, it seems its ability to handle user data is being questioned by many. Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) has been offering online services for more than half a decade, but … [Read more...]
Google Inc. Claims Gmail Leak Was Phishing Scam but Was It?
It seems as if hacking has become quite the trend this season. After retail stores and Apple Inc., it’s the mighty Google Inc. (NASDAQ:GOOG) that was afflicted with a hack that cost them over 5 million Gmail accounts. Hacked accounts weren't just connected to Gmail but other Google … [Read more...]
No Escaping Student Loans Even at Age 65
When you think of student loan debt, the first thing that comes to mind is a new college graduate aged 22 to 34. A new government report suggests that the gray-haired senior population is also suffering from the shackles of student loan debt, and it may hinder their retirement … [Read more...]
Number of Americans Filing for Unemployment on the Rise
The number of Americans filing for unemployment benefits unexpectedly rose by 11,000, a two-month high, to a seasonally adjusted 315,000 in the week ending Sept. 6. This data disrupted the steady decrease to the lowest level since prior to the Great Recession. The Labor Department … [Read more...]
AT&T Foiled Amazon’s Plan to Release a Budget Smartphone
We reported Tuesday that Amazon would be reducing the price of its Fire Phone from $198 to just 99 cents – its 64-GB phone was slashed from its $300 price-tag to just $100 – over concerns about Apple’s new iPhone 6 unveiling. Business analysts also suggest that Amazon may be trying to … [Read more...]
Eve of 9/11 Obama Authorizes Airstrikes on ISIS (ISIL)
Obama Announces New War on Terrorism On the eve of the thirteenth anniversary of the most devastating terrorist attack in American history, President Barack Obama gave a speech in which he declared war on the terrorist group known as “ISIS,” or “ISIL.” He began his address with the … [Read more...]
Critics Say Apple Inc. iPhone 6 is Playing ‘Catch-up’
Yesterday was the day when Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) finally came out of dormancy after almost one year and unveiled the much anticipated iPhone 6 and the gadget that had intrigued everyone for over a year, Apple Watch. The smartwatch which was initially dubbed iWatch became the latest … [Read more...]
Google Inc. Gmail Compromised 5 Million Accounts Leaked
It seems that hackers have set out on a mission to break through databases of large high end corporations. First it was the iCloud debacle that made cyber crime the hottest news of the month; now it’s Google Inc.'s (NASDAQ:GOOG) turn; its database has been compromised with an apparent … [Read more...]
