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BlackBerry Cuts More Jobs Worldwide Amid Plans To Reorganize Company, Can They Still Compete Against Apple And Samsuung?

BlackBerry will reportedly cut more jobs worldwide as it faces reorganization and restructuring. The once top mobile company has been facing a rapid decline with their sales.

May 26, 2015 6:10 AM EDT


Gartner Predicts Chromebook Sales To Top 7.3 Million Units This Year; Google OS Computers To Grow 27% In 2015

Marketing firm Gartner Inc. forcasts 7.3 million units of Chromebooks to be sold this year, making an increase of 27 percent from 2014.

May 26, 2015 6:07 AM EDT


iOS 9 upgrade to benefit old iPhones and iPads

Apple’s new iOS 9 reportedly limits additional features in favor of a big focus on quality. Expect only a few new features in the next versions of iOS and OS X as Apple is about to change its upgrade cycle starting with iOS 9 and OS X 10.

May 26, 2015 4:35 AM EDT


Stock-photo models upset over Ireland's no to gay marriage campaign poster

A couple, who are stock-photo models, is upset that their family photo was used wrongly in Ireland’s no to gay marriage campaign. The couple supports same-sex marriage.

May 26, 2015 4:04 AM EDT


Influencer Gushcloud acquired by Yello Digital Marketing

Yello Digital Marketing acquires majority share in Gushcloud in a multi-million dollar deal, although exact amount has yet to be confirmed.

May 26, 2015 2:38 AM EDT


Shopping app Spring to welcome its new investor Snapchat?

Snapchat is now rumored to invest in the mobile shopping app Spring. There was no comment from either side, but still speculations are all over the web that it might be true.

May 26, 2015 2:07 AM EDT


Hands-free motion control is real: Introducing the Myo

Thalmic Labs launches Myo armband that may redefine gesture control computing technology. For $199, you can wear this black armband to control your presentation slides, and more.

May 26, 2015 1:59 AM EDT


Amazon Is Working On New Marketplace For Handmade Goods, Will This Kill Etsy?

Etsy is known as the website for recruiting sellers in a marketplace for handmade goods. Reports have surfaced that Amazon is crafting the same service in order to compete with Etsy.

May 25, 2015 9:42 AM EDT


Chevron CEO John Watson on oil prices: “This is a tough year”

Chevron CEO John Watson admits that this will be a tough year for oil prices. He assured though that prices will recover next year.

May 25, 2015 9:32 AM EDT


CrowdJustice wants Crowdfunding to become a public interest litigation

CrowdJustice, founded bu Julia Salasky will bring crowdfunding to pubic interest litigation. Sites like Kickstarter and Indiegogo were successful in this field, inspiring CrowdJustice to step up.

May 25, 2015 9:10 AM EDT


Apple Pay Starts New Era Of Payment Security, Almost 50% Of iPhone Users Use Apple Pay

In a recent analysis, it has been found out that Apple's Apple Pay has started a new era of payment security as almost half of the total number of iPhone users use this payment service. Due to this, the Apple Pay has been dubbed as the biggest potential security framework in preventing card fraud.

May 25, 2015 6:45 AM EDT


Samsung Implodes From Samsung Galaxy S6 Release, Only 10 Million Units Sold; Should Samsung Worry?

Samsung has hit an all-time low as it was reported that the company was only able to sell 10 million units of the latest Samsung Galaxy S6. The company initially stated on April 10 that there were 20 million pre-orders of the Galaxy S6 Edge.

May 25, 2015 5:54 AM EDT


Exciting News For Developers as Google Announces Chrome for Android Now Almost Entirely Open-Source

Developers at Google have recently announced that Chrome for Android is now “almost” entirely open-source as code that can be used to freely develop mobile web browser aps are now available at Chromium. “Almost” because every aspect of the browser except those that are restricted by licensing agreements, can now be used by other third-party developers.

May 25, 2015 5:50 AM EDT


Messaging App Line Value Added Service Introduces Line Music, Music Streaming Service with In-app purchase on Trial Period in Thailand

One of the most popular messaging apps these days, Line, is adding a music streaming service called Line Music which can be purchased in-app. The company aims to generate more revenue through the venture and it is now on a trial period in Thailand.

May 25, 2015 5:37 AM EDT


Toshiba planning to expand its accounting probe into TV and other media to discover root of irregularities

Toshiba is now expanding its accounting probe into TV and other media in order to get to the root of recently uncovered irregularities.

May 25, 2015 5:28 AM EDT


New Google Photos App For Android Leaked, Will Include Video Sharing With Privacy Controls

The new standalone Google Photos app for Android was reportedly in the works and it is separate from Google+. New screenshots proving the existence of the spinoff app has leaked on the internet and it showed what the app is capable of doing.

May 25, 2015 5:14 AM EDT


Transit directions to be available in Apple’s iOs 9; Indoor directions to follow soon

Transit directions will be available in Apple’s iOs 9 this year. Indoor directions will also be offered on a later date.

May 25, 2015 2:58 AM EDT


Shopify ended the day with 50% raise on its initial price per share during its debut on Thursday

Shopify, which provides e-commerce solutions to small and medium-sized businesses, initially priced between $12 and $14 per share, a gap that is boosted to $14 to $16 per share, before actually selling its equity for $17 apiece.

May 25, 2015 2:05 AM EDT


Huawei Honor 4X wins in battery life category; offers great specs for a mid-range price

Huawei Honor 4X impressive specs stand out in the pool of mid-range smartphones. It offers great battery life, high storage capacity and 13 MP camera.

May 25, 2015 1:25 AM EDT


Audi-Baidu joint venture introduces more connected-car services within China

Audi will work together with Baidu in order to introduce more connected car-services within China. German automobile company, Audi, is planning to start introducing more connected car-services within the Chinese auto market together with the help of Chinese web services provider, Baidu.

May 25, 2015 1:18 AM EDT


AdultFriendFinder Dating Site Hacked, Exposes Personal Data And Sexual Orientation Of Members

A popular dating site called AdultFriendFinder was allegedly hacked. The hacking resulted to the exposure of the personal information and sexual orientation of some of the members of the site.

May 25, 2015 12:49 AM EDT


Sony Xperia Z4 compact to be available in Japan in June; global edition may be forthcoming

The Sony Xperia Z4 compact will be available in Japan on June. The new mobile phone may be sold in other countries depending on its performance.

May 24, 2015 10:55 PM EDT


Nikesh Arora of SoftBank is New CEO Of Yahoo Japan; Masayoshi Son Steps Down, Plans To Rebuild Sprint

The former Google Head of Business Nikesh Arora takes over SoftBank as Chief Executive Officer. Nikesh Arora, the former Google head of business is poised to take over the top position at SoftBank.

May 24, 2015 9:58 PM EDT


Uber Technologies Inc: To Undergo IPO, Seeks Loans , Acquires Nokia Digital Maps

Uber Technologies is now eyeing to undergo IPO and seeking seven banks for loans. Uber Technologies Inc. is looking into $1 billion credit line from banking institutions, a move that often signifies the start of going public.

May 23, 2015 2:35 AM EDT


Oculus VR facial expressions could be Facebook’s next level of social networking

Oculus VR is conducting a research study in integrating its VR experience with real-time facial expression. This new development could set a whole new level of online socializing.

May 23, 2015 2:19 AM EDT


Apple Watch designed font San Francisco will be in iOS 9 and OS X 10.11 Devices

San Francisco font was originally designed by Apple for better readability on the small interface fo Apple Watch. Sources say the company is planning a system-wide application of the new font for iOS and OS X devices.

May 23, 2015 2:14 AM EDT


Fox News And Facebook Teams Up For Hosting First GOP Primary Debate For 2016 Presidential Race

The primary debate for the presidential candidates of the Grand Old Party (GOP) or the Republicans is set to happen on August 6. It has been reported that Fox News and Facebook will be teaming up inthe first primary debate between 2016 Republican frontrunners.

May 23, 2015 2:10 AM EDT


Nokia Mapping Unit Bidding Wars Continues, CEO Rajeev Suri Says 'It's Still Not For Sale'

More companies are bidding on Nokia's Mapping Unit while CEO Rajeev Suri insists it is not for sale.

May 23, 2015 1:57 AM EDT


Microsoft Outlook App Is In The Works For iOS with Chat-Style Email App Flow

Microsoft is already working on an Outlook mobile app for iOS users and there have been updates regarding the project's progress. The Outlook app will also be available for Android-based mobile phones.

May 23, 2015 1:42 AM EDT


YouTube TrueView Ads Launching Soon; To Boost Video Service Firm's Profits As Cost Per Click Continues To Drop

YouTube is launching TrueView video ads in the next few months to boost profits. The famous video service provider on Thursday confirmed TrueView video ads, a mobile and desktop feature will be launched over the next few months.

May 23, 2015 1:10 AM EDT


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