The concept behind competing currencies isn't necessarily a new one. The topic has been debated between the greatest minds in the world, but it was never settled. Today, with the growing popularity of bitcoin (BTC) and the libertarians’ dedication to precious metals, the conversation … [Read more...]
Apple Inc.’s (AAPL) Steve Jobs to feature on 2015 U.S. postage stamps
Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) will receive a signal honor in 2015 when the image of Steve Jobs, its renowned maverick founder, appears on United States postage. The Washington Post yesterday obtained a list of planned postage stamps for the next several years, created by the Citizens' … [Read more...]
YouTube gets a full makeover which includes a new user interface
Google's YouTube will be debuting a new design and user interface throughout the week. The look is inspired by the "card-like" look Google Inc. (NASDAQ:GOOG) currently uses for its Internet and mobile applications. This means a more refined use of typography, intelligently placed … [Read more...]
Despite rumors Massachusetts transit has no plans to accept bitcoin for T passes
Media outlets have been buzzing over the first bitcoin (BTC) ATM to be installed in the United States. Many have rejoiced at the prospect of these machines being established all over the country and become easily accessible much like conventional ATMs are. However, not every entity is … [Read more...]
Can Apple Inc. (AAPL) maintain record App Store sales despite smartphone saturation
Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) is still an extremely powerful company and one of the world leaders in consumer electronics products. Nevertheless, confronted by the inexorable reality of market maturation, it seems likely to settle into being another profitable but staid player in the … [Read more...]
Apple Inc. (AAPL) taking a bite out of Samsung’s China territory
Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) revealed a significant jump in China Mobile's January 3G subscriptions compared to the previous month, which was due entirely to new sales of iPhones by the Chinese telecommunications titan. According to the information that Apple provided to its investors in … [Read more...]
Google Ventures invests $10 million in Atlanta start-up, Ionic Security
Some say, "the South will rise again," well, could this be part of that trend? Although Silicon Valley is still where it's at for all things tech, Google Inc. (NASDAQ:GOOG) has recently taken part in a $10 million investment round for Atlanta-based start-up, Ionic Security. Google … [Read more...]
Google refinancing debt with $1B bond sale
Google Inc. (NASDAQ:GOOG) has debt, which will be maturing in about three months, so it decided to have its first debt offering in almost three years. Although Google has about $37 billion in cash, on hand, they wanted to take advantage of the current corporate interest rates before … [Read more...]
Jack Lew warns of looming bitcoin regulations
Speaking at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland last month, United States Treasury Secretary Jack Lew warned that regulations of bitcoin (BTC) could be instituted by the federal government soon. Lew argued that authorities cannot permit bitcoin to become a tool to fund … [Read more...]
Bitcoin speculators purchasing rights to Mtgox accounts amid price decline
Is this the last great buying opportunity or a signal that bitcoiners need to help shut down the Tokyo-based Mt. Gox exchange through the tools of the market? The company has repeatedly stated that it's working to fix a software glitch, which means users have been unable to withdraw … [Read more...]
Apple Inc. Retina display vs. AMOLED display: which technology is superior
As of February 2014, the number of Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) products with AMOLED displays is exactly zero, and all of their cutting edge devices use their Retina display instead. By contrast, its rival and imitator, Samsung Group of Korea, has embraced AMOLED technology and has … [Read more...]
Apple Inc. (AAPL) may use flexible touchscreen display on iWatch
Rumors have been multiplying ever since a 2014 release for the Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) iWatch became likely, and the latest claims the device will have a flexible touchscreen display. Such a display would be curved and able to flex out of line, unlike most current touchscreens, which … [Read more...]
Microsoft OneDrive going toe-to-toe with Google Drive
Microsoft's storage service was involved in a bitter trademark dispute with British pay-TV provider BSkyB over their cloud storage device name SkyDrive. As a result, Microsoft announced that they would change their name to OneDrive. As of today, this name change also covers the … [Read more...]
Google has a new competitor, Yandex launches firmware kit for Android
Google Inc. (NASDAQ:GOOG) may be the market leader when it comes to smartphone operating systems, but Russian tech company Yandex Inc. (NASDAQ:YNDX) is working to change that. Not satisfied with having a search engine, Yandex launched an extensive firmware kit for Android phones … [Read more...]
Bank of Montreal shuts down bitcoin-related business accounts in Canada
The Bank of Montreal (BMO) has become the first financial institution in Canada to take action against bitcoin (BTC). It was confirmed by Cointrader co-founder and CTO Paul Szczesny in a press release that the bank would be closing down all bitcoin-related business accounts across the … [Read more...]
PayPal’s new ‘digital wallet’ may accept bitcoin
Is bitcoin (BTC) included in PayPal's proposed 'digital wallet' with 'multiple types of currency'? In the past several weeks, reports have surfaced that indicate that the two companies view bitcoin platforms as potential competitors. According to one report released earlier this … [Read more...]
Apple Inc. (AAPL) – more than the sum of its parts, or dependent on a few individuals
Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) is a powerful player in the electronics market and one of the United States' most iconic and successful companies, symbolizing American technology leadership like no other. However, the death of Steve Jobs prompted debate regarding how viable the Cupertino … [Read more...]
Apple Inc. (AAPL) patent activity reveals continued focus on fitness, touch-based controls
Apple Inc.'s (NASDAQ:AAPL) patent activity today gave an additional confirmation of the technology giant's continued interest in both fitness tracking products and new ways to implement touch-based control systems. Apple was granted a patent for health and fitness tracking earphones … [Read more...]
Have bitcoin speculators come back to earth or is the ‘To the Moon’ sentiment still shared
The value of bitcoin (BTC) has been subjected to both discourse and speculation. Since bitcoin made its triumphant jump from a few dollars to as high as $1,200 late last year – it's now trading at around the $650 mark – many have pondered where the price of bitcoin might be in the … [Read more...]
Google opens new 35,000 sq ft office to house recently acquired engineers
Google Inc., (NASDAQ:GOOG) has purchased a bevy of companies within the past several years. Some have been to utilize new technologies, others have been to indirectly hire some of the world's best and brightest engineers. You can't blame Google, they surely know how to attract and … [Read more...]
