Earlier this week, social media was abuzz after an influx of reports suggested that Samsung's Smart TVs secretly listen to living room chatter and record those conversations in order to place it inside a centralized data storage. This wasn't a conspiracy either because Samsung … [Read more...]
Will Budget Smartphones Take a Bite Out of Apple Inc.’s Pie?
There is no denying the fact that Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) now enjoys an exceptional demand all over the world for its new iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus. The new dominant iPhone market for Apple is China after the smartphone making company penetrated through the barriers put on by the … [Read more...]
Should Google Inc. Have Killed ‘Google Glass’?
Google Inc. (NASDAQ:GOOGL) stopped taking orders for the, now officially deceased, Google Glass on January 19th 2015, stating its limitations in software performance, and privacy-related legal issues, as reasons for its withdrawal from the market. However, analysts are split over … [Read more...]
What’s the ‘Next Big Thing’ for Apple Inc.?
The company that recently reported highest ever quarterly earnings of $18 billion in Q4 2014 is exceptional, and its name is Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL). Apple launched its latest iPhone, iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus, in the market in the fourth quarter of 2014, and it boosted revenue … [Read more...]
Close Source Says Microsoft Focus Will be Reinvention of Brand
Microsoft is most commonly known for developing the most popular personal computer operating system in the world, Microsoft Windows. The company is also very famous for developing the world’s most used office tools software, Microsoft Office. However, for years, these two products … [Read more...]
Samsung Smart TVs are Listing to Your Private Conversations
When you and your family members are sitting in front of a Samsung Smart TV, be sure to refrain from talking about any personal matters because, well, it's actually recording you. Ostensibly, the warning from Samsung applies to users who control their Smart TVs through a voice … [Read more...]
Using the Internet in China Will Require Your Real Name
This week, the China Internet Network Information Center's (CNNIC) released its 35th annual "China Internet Development Statistics Report," in which it highlights online usage in China. What it found was an incredible amount of Chinese citizens accessing the Internet in a country that … [Read more...]
ECJ Pressures Google Inc. to Accept ‘Right To Be Forgotten’ Cases
The search engine giant has always been against limiting freedom of information on the internet, and, historically, has always fought for an Internet that is free from government censorship and restrictions (that’s one reason why Google Inc. (NASDAQ:GOOG) is so unpopular in China, … [Read more...]
Apple Inc. to Release Two Devices in Q2 2015
It is always unclear when Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) may bombard its market competitors with new devices that are always impeccable and seem to generate billions in revenue for the company. Just last quarter, Q4 2014, the company launched its latest iPhone version in two varying models, … [Read more...]
FCC Cracks Down on Google Fiber
Google Inc. is a company that is known for swimming in free waters (which is not that uncommon for giants like Google Inc. or Facebook anyway), and this freedom has allowed the company to enjoy seamless innovation opportunities to grow and expand in the online world at an exponential … [Read more...]
WhatsApp Rolls Out VoIP Call Feature to Rival Skype
Last year, there were numerous hints and reports that WhatsApp, the popular instant messaging app for smartphones and mobile devices, would be introducing a service that would allow users to call each other for free. It was reported nearly every quarter throughout 2014 that such a … [Read more...]
Apple Inc. Shifts Focus to Developing Infrastructure
Last quarter has been amazing for Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL), as the company reported record breaking earnings in its financial statements that it reported last month. The company reported $18 billion worth of earnings in the fourth quarter of 2014, the largest figure reported by any … [Read more...]
Apple Inc. Finally Settles in the Chinese Market
Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) recently entered the Chinese market officially and intrusively, strategically partnering with UnionPay and China Mobile to extend the reach of its Apple Pay and iPhone 6 and 6 Plus. The company has enjoyed enormous demand for its services and devices in the … [Read more...]
Download Google Earth Pro for Free, $400 Subscription Waived
Google is without doubt the most renowned internet search engine in the world today, largely because it is a free service. This free service, being offered by Google Inc., launched in 1998, and has grown to become more than just a search engine. What started as a search engine is now … [Read more...]
Why Google Inc.’s Revenue Growth is Slowing Down
Results for the fourth quarter of 2014 came out a few weeks ago and Google Inc. (NASDAQ:GOOGL) reported figures that were below analyst expectation. Although the company grew its revenue, still the growth was not as much as anticipated. However, some experts now suggest that this … [Read more...]
Apple Inc. Market Capitalization Closing in on $700 Billion
Apple Inc. is perhaps the most discussed tech company in the world today among investors, due to the quickly strengthening position of its earnings report and, hence, stock value. However, now analysts have begun to see the company in a much different light than they see all the other … [Read more...]
Facebook Focusing on US and Canada for Revenue Growth
Facebook (NASDAQ:FB) was founded on 4th February 2004, almost 11 years ago and is one of the most popular tech companies among investors today. Surely, the company has grown and expanded remarkably ever since its inception and has not posted a disappointing quarter to … [Read more...]
Google Inc. Weekly Roundup: Dollar, Data & United Kingdom
The week was bleak for Google Inc. (NASDAQ:GOOG), as the company faced much criticism by investors due to its slower-than-expected revenue growth reported in Q4 2014 financial reports. Google revenues were severely hit by the rising price of the US dollar, which has affected all … [Read more...]
Apple Inc. Weekly Roundup: China, Q4 & Samsung
Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) shares performed very well throughout the week, as the company bombarded shareholders and investors with good news consistently. The first major news in favor of a stronger position for Apple’s stock listed on the NASDAQ stock exchange came from China. … [Read more...]
Has Apple Inc. Finally Earned Majority Market Share
Apple Inc. showed substantial growth in revenue in the past quarter, the last one for 2014. Surely, the results make the last quarter a record breaking one not just for Apple, but for all public companies. The tech giant generated a staggering figure of $18 billion in revenue. But, is … [Read more...]
