Analysts at Bernstein Research predict that Apple Inc.'s (NASDAQ:AAPL) current alliance with supplier Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, or TSMC, will prove to be more of a brief fling than a long-term relationship. Though Apple has strayed this year from its historic … [Read more...]
420,000 websites are compromsied by Russian hackers who access over 1 billion passwords
In a series of historic Internet heists, it has been discovered that Russian hackers have stolen approximately 1.2 billion usernames and passwords from 420,000 websites as well 500 million email addresses. Security experts have described the incident as proof that big and small … [Read more...]
Apple (AAPL) hires Musa Tariq to beef up their social media presence
Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) continued its hiring binge of high profile marketers on Monday with its hire of Musa Tariq, a noted British social media marketer with ties to Nike, Burberry, and an earlier Apple newcomer, Angela Ahrendts. Whether Ms. Ahrendts recommended Mr. Tariq due to her … [Read more...]
Video gamers reality altered, they ‘hear screams and explosions’ following long playing sessions
With the exciting realism that comes with today’s generation of video games – as well as our advanced television sets and audio equipment – it’s quite difficult for the average kid or young adult to refrain from playing a video game filled with violence, blood and adventure. It may … [Read more...]
Los Angeles County residents call police because Facebook is down
Over the years, there have been many instances of Facebook (NASDAQ:FB) being down for maintenance or crashing leaving millions of users stranded. Although individuals can get their social media fix from Twitter, Instagram or Google+, users insist that Facebook is their primary choice. … [Read more...]
Apple (AAPL) iPhone 6 ‘Phablet’ will feature enhanced processing power
Rumors continue to swirl and clash as the release date of Apple Inc.'s (NASDAQ:AAPL) latest generation electronics creeps closer. Some rumors deal with the much-fabled iWatch, a device which has probably generated more futile online speculation than any other product in human history. … [Read more...]
‘Sandwich Generation’ delaying retirement to care for their parents
In today’s economy, it appears as if retirement has become a long forgotten concept, a desire to spend your winter years doing what you please, spending the fruits of your labor and completing a bucket list. For today’s Baby Boomers, however, they’re getting “sandwiched” and can’t … [Read more...]
FINTRAC regulations won’t be fully implemented until next year
Late last week, the Financial Transactions and Reports Analysis Centre of Canada (FINTRAC) published a regulatory scheme for Money Services Businesses (MSBs) that work with bitcoin and other virtual currencies. The specifics are being discussed, but it’s believed that it won’t become … [Read more...]
Overstock.com will be paying their staff bonuses in bitcoin
Overstock.com, the online retailer who is leading the pioneers today in accepting bitcoins from customers, is in the midst of planning to offer its employees bonuses paid out in bitcoin. This has been a growing issue for quite some time now and Overstock.com has yet again remained … [Read more...]
CFPB report finds checking overdraft fees cost more than item purchased
More than one-third of Americans maintain an overdraft account because of forgetfulness and a paucity of funds. The average overdraft and non-sufficient fund (NSF) fees cost roughly $225 each year. A new report suggests that paying overdraft fees can actually cost more than the cost … [Read more...]
‘iBeats’ trademark sought shortly before Apple (AAPL) bought Beats Electronics, LLC
Beats Electronics LLC filed a trademark application for the mark "iBeats" almost exactly before Apple Inc.'s (NASDAQ:AAPL) $3 billion purchase of the streaming music company was publicly announced. The filing was made quietly on April 25th, 2014, at a point in time when negotiations … [Read more...]
Wikipedia is accepting donations in bitcoin
If you wish to support Wikipedia you can now do so with bitcoin. The online encyclopedia announced in a blog post that it is accepting bitcoin contributions to help support the Wikimedia Foundation. Partnering with Coinbase for this new endeavor, readers can now help the … [Read more...]
Tax-free weekend for back-to-school shopping coming up
If you’re gearing up for the busy (and expensive) back-to-school shopping season then perhaps you should commence this weekend and take advantage of the upcoming tax-free weekend that states, cities and counties are offering to consumers. It is estimated that families across the … [Read more...]
Apple (AAPL) buys out Vivendi SA’s share in Beats for $404 million
Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) underlined the importance it places on its Beats Electronics LLC acquisition today by inking a deal with Vivendi SA to buy out the company's share of Dr. Dre's music firm. Vivendi held 13% of Beats Electronics' outstanding shares prior to the deal, which will … [Read more...]
Apple (AAPL) ally Pixelworks shows profit growth, share price stagnation
Stock market gains from a "strategic relationship" with Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) appear to be sharp but ephemeral, at least as far as the case of Pixelworks proves. Back in early March, it was revealed that Pixelworks gained much of its profit from deals with Apple, which caused an … [Read more...]
Canada’s National Research Council hit by alleged Chinese cyber attack
The computer systems at Canada’s National Research Council (NRC) have been hacked by a “highly sophisticated Chinese state-sponsored actor,” which was discovered by Communications Security Establishment Canada, according to Canada's chief information officer, Corinne … [Read more...]
Westboro Baptist Church says Steve Jobs is ‘in hell,’ threatens 30 minute picket of Apple (AAPL) HQ
Always ready to supply an ample helping of cognitive dissonance, the Westboro Baptist Church issued a statement yesterday evening that Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) founder Steve Jobs is roasting eternally in hell, while airily praising the effectiveness of the iPhone and iPad in helping … [Read more...]
Beats Music service synced with Apple (AAPL) iOS
Beats Music service, part of Apple Inc.'s (NASDAQ:AAPL) multi billion dollar acquisition of Beats Electronics, LLC, received a major overhaul yesterday. One of the most important parts of this "tuneup" was a large package of bug fixes, which will likely smooth out the performance of … [Read more...]
National security employees owe $730 million in back taxes
The Government Accountability Office (GAO), the congressional non-partisan watchdog agency, discovered that national security workers with high-level security clearance owe millions in unpaid taxes. In fact, nearly one-third (31 percent) of those workers already maintained tax … [Read more...]
Alan Greenspan says stocks are likely to see a ‘significant correction’
Former Federal Reserve Chairman Alan Greenspan believes some elements of the stock market, particularly those in equities, will see a “significant correction” and eventually experience a decline after soaring to record highs over the past couple of years. The 88-year-old Greenspan … [Read more...]
