Is bitcoin (BTC) a revolutionary currency on the verge of taking down the financial establishment or is it an electronic payments system that is on the cusp of competing and defeating the likes of Visa and PayPal? That's the debate that is going on right now in Silicon Valley and in … [Read more...]
Twitter (TWTR) is so good at reading trends tweets may be used to forecast the future
Twitter Inc.,(NYSE:TWTR) is believed to be the latest in a long line of tech companies helping out the prediction industry. Recently, reports have stated that Facebook Inc. (NASDAQ:FB) can accurately predict how long your relationship will last. That is both interesting and scary. So, … [Read more...]
Apple Inc. (AAPL) A-Series processor plans herald product releases, future Samsung troubles
Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) typically plays its cards very close to the vest, announcing new products only when they are about to appear on the market. The firm is even more secretive when it comes to relations with other tech companies, such as Samsung. Nevertheless, various pieces of … [Read more...]
Apple Inc. (AAPL) drops Samsung as manufacturer for A8 processor, but not A9
Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL), in the usual schizophrenic manner of massive corporations, is simultaneously involved in brutal litigation with Samsung over the Korean firm's blatant copycatting, and ordering advanced processors from the same company. Today, TechNews Taiwan reported that … [Read more...]
Bitcoin is a disruptive technology that happens to be used by criminals
The reputation that Bitcoin (BTC) has garnered over the past year has been a bag of mixed sentiment. In one news report, there will be information regarding to the widespread adoption by merchants and technology enthusiasts calling it the wave of the future. In another news … [Read more...]
National Bank of Ukraine (NBU) issues warning on dangers associated with bitcoin
Another central bank has come out against Bitcoin (BTC). This time, the National Bank of Ukraine (NBU) issued a statement that informed its citizens about the usual risks of bitcoin: volatility, not guaranteed by a governmental body and potential theft involved with owning the digital … [Read more...]
Dogecoin founder isn’t interested in $500,000 VC funding offer
Over the past two months, dogecoin, a cryptocurrency akin to bitcoin but is inflationary rather than deflationary, has grown in immense popularity. It has helped Olympic athletes achieve their dreams by competing in the 2014 Sochi Winter Olympic Games, while holding fundraisers to … [Read more...]
Google Chrome JavaScript engine gets overhaul and kicks web apps into overdrive
Google Inc., (NASDAQ:GOOG) wants its web apps, in the browser, to move more quickly. The good news is they will. Heightening Google Chrome's Javascript engine was the key to enhancing online load times. In the past, Chrome's V8 JavaScript engine would compile JavaScript into … [Read more...]
Google ramps up efforts to find clean energy source to power their infrastructure
Over the past quarter, Google Inc. (NASDAQ:GOOG) spent $2.25 billion on its data center and accompanying infrastructure. Using the currently available sources of power is costing a pretty penny for the tech powerhouse. So, Google has decided to take their predicament into their own … [Read more...]
Apple Inc. (AAPL) versus Samsung fray – an exercise in futility
Theoretically, the legal fray between Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) and Samsung over smartphone designs should be an engine for innovation. The extended legal wrangles and massive, nearly $1 billion damages awarded to Apple Inc. in the famous 2012 judgment should have acted as a powerful … [Read more...]
Why Facebook is modifying its 401k plans
If you thought saving for retirement was difficult, it got even more strenuous at Facebook Inc. (NASDAQ:FB). However, Facebook isn't the only company engaging in such practices. Other companies have decided to alter their 401(k) plans, as well. Some of the strategies include … [Read more...]
Apple Inc. (AAPL) iBeacons installed at two Major League Baseball stadiums
Apple Inc.'s (NASDAQ:AAPL) new iBeacon technology was confirmed by Major League Baseball as being fully installed at two West Coast stadiums this morning, according to several sources. 65 iBeacons are now in place at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles, the largest ballpark in the United … [Read more...]
Bitcoin bubble or new all time high with malleability resolution – you be the judge
Bitcoin (BTC) has undergone a tumultuous two weeks after a few cryptocurrency exchanges reported technical malfunctions, particularly Mt. Gox. The value of bitcoin has fallen to as low $102 following a flash crash and has since steadily stayed between $600 and $650 per one bitcoin. … [Read more...]
Twitter Inc. (TWTR) lock-up ends tomorrow increasing available shares by 12%
Tomorrow, Twitter Inc. (NASDAQ:TWTR) insiders will finally get the opportunity to sell their shares of the stock. This may be a treat since Twitter's stock market price has doubled since its debut in November. The amount of non-executive employees' shares goes up to 9.87 million. … [Read more...]
Greece issues a warning stating Bitcoin is not protected by the government
Greece, the nation that has experienced a near economic meltdown, has finally broken its silence on the matter of bitcoin (BTC) and other virtual currencies. The central bank pretty much repeated what other financial authorities have iterated before: beware. This week, the Bank of … [Read more...]
Apple Inc.’s (AAPL) Strategy: Focus on success and profit, not flashy market share numbers
Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) seems to follow a strategy which draws criticism from market analysts at times, yet which has thus far led to solid ongoing success and profits, as the contrast between sales and revenue in the 2013 Android and iOS smartphone market highlights. Google Inc. … [Read more...]
Apple Inc. (AAPL) prepares to discontinue iPad 2 as sales tank
Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) is planning to cease production of the iPad 2 tablet in the immediate future, according to information provided by industry sources today. Consumers now overwhelmingly prefer the iPad Mini and iPad Air, causing new shipments for the first quarter of 2014 to … [Read more...]
Who really came out on top of the Google (GOOG) Lenovo (LNVGY) Motorola handset deal
Lenovo is thinking long-term and strategically, even though its recent purchases may not make that case. Within the past several weeks, Lenovo announced plans to purchase IBM's low-cost server line for $2.3 billion and Google Inc's (NASDAQ:GOOG) Motorola line for $2.3 billion. If … [Read more...]
Google Inc’s (GOOG) Android IOS dominates the $200 and below smartphone market
Unfortunately for Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL), Google Inc's (NASDAQ:GOOG) Android OS and the cheaper line of phones that carry it, are difficult to beat. Apple's share of the inexpensive device market is on the decline, at 15%, which is down from 19% the year before. It also holds the … [Read more...]
Anti-money laundering legislation is deterring gold dealers from accepting bitcoin as payment
Due to the uncertainty regarding federal and state rules and regulations, precious metal dealers are cautious about accepting bitcoin as a method of payment. Industry insiders tell the International Business Times that questions over anti-money laundering legislation is a major … [Read more...]
