The latest attempt to revive the 'smell-o-vision' concept, the oPhone Duo, has generated only tepid interest in the crowdfunding world, having achieved less than a third of its $150,000 funding goal thus far. The project, funded via IndieGoGo, was slated to pay for production of a … [Read more...]
Baby Boomers are overweight and not financially prepared
Baby Boomers are on the verge of exiting the labor force in very large numbers, despite the Great Recession wiping out those who were born between the years 1946 and 1964. However, they may not be financially equipped for their long-term care needs, especially considering that a … [Read more...]
Michigan becomes latest state to issue bitcoin consumer advisory
After a dozen or so states issued consumer advisories and investor guidance alerts warning the general public about the risks and threats associated with investing in peer-to-peer decentralized virtual currencies, like bitcoin and litecoins, the alerts pretty much dwindled, until The … [Read more...]
Taiwanese suppliers make more attractive investments than Apple Inc. (AAPL)
Investors are in a frenzy to acquire shares in the Taiwanese firms that are supplying iPhone parts to Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL), while avoiding commitment to investment in the Cupertino firm itself. The motivator behind this buying pattern is the possibility of quick rises in share … [Read more...]
Private cloud storage market will grow to $69 billion by 2018
Public and private cloud storage has become a popular feature for companies, governments, non-profit organizations and educational institutions over the past couple of years. Despite the number of concerns of corporations heading to the cloud, there are an estimated 600 million … [Read more...]
Google (GOOG) bans pornography from AdWords advertising network
Next time you search for something on Google (NASDAQ:GOOG), you won’t have to be subjected to any advertisements related to pornography because the search engine juggernaut has officially banned them. The company reiterated the announcement early last week when Google listed the … [Read more...]
Robotic iPhone assembly planned by Foxconn for Apple (AAPL) orders
The Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL) is soon likely to be built without human workers on the assembly lines, according to an announcement made by Terry Gou, CEO of Hon Hai, the company that owns Foxconn, the main provider of smartphone assembly to Apple. Though the Taiwan-based company is … [Read more...]
U.S. study finds people would give up friends for smartphone
In today’s age, perhaps brotherly love has gone the way of flip phones. A new United States study discovered that a growing number of Americans are becoming addicted and dependent to their smartphone, and would even potentially isolate themselves just to be with a mobile … [Read more...]
Ireland central bank official warns virtual currencies ‘can challenge sovereignty of states’
For months now, several central bank officials have espoused the threats associated with digital currencies like bitcoin. Although the statements have listed the risks that are posed by bitcoins and other virtual currencies, a lot of officials mention the possibility of … [Read more...]
Steve Forbes: Defund IRS to object to Obama’s alleged executive abuse
Since entering the Oval Office, President Obama has been accused of abusing his power and expanding the role of the executive branch by bypassing Congress, signing executive orders and, as his critics accuse of him, possibly using the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) akin to President … [Read more...]
Executives of Apple (AAPL) ally GT Advanced Technologies sell off own stock
In what seems to be turning into a regular pattern, several top executives of GT Advanced Technologies (NASDAQ:GTAT), the company manufacturing sapphire crystal boules for Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) in Arizona, have sold off more of their stock in the company. Analysts also appear to be … [Read more...]
EBA urges Europe to shun bitcoin, virtual currencies until rules implemented
Should the European Union ignore bitcoin and other digital currencies until the proper banking regulations and rules are in place? That’s what the European Banking Authority (EBA) is urging in a new statement that is recommending the 28-state bloc establish safeguards to protect the … [Read more...]
As American as Apple Inc. (AAPL): a Brief Retrospective
The phrase "as American as apple pie" is so common as to be practically meaningless, especially in light of the fact that apples originate not in the United States but in the shadow of the Tien Shan Mountains on the eastern border of Kazakhstan. In fact, the name of the mountainside … [Read more...]
GM, Philips nearly bought Pixar, almost stopped ‘Toy Story from being made
Over the years, Pixar has produced some of the greatest animated motion pictures ever made: "A Bug’s Life," "Toy Story," "Finding Nemo," "Monsters, Inc.," "Ratatouille" and much more. What if these films were never made and they never entered the imaginations of children … [Read more...]
Apple Inc. (AAPL) works on variable, location based security levels
The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) published a patent application from Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) relating to a method of modifying a mobile device's security levels depending on its location. This application was one of thirty relating to Apple products and processes … [Read more...]
ADP survey shows hiring jumped in June as 281,000 jobs added
Is the United States labor market finally starting to match the temperatures in the southeast? A new private survey of businesses suggests that the job market is beginning to heat up, which adds to projections that the U.S. economy is improving. Payroll processor ADP published the … [Read more...]
Apple Inc. (AAPL) hires Swiss watch company sales director Patrick Pruniaux for iWatch
In a move that puts the balance between function and fashion in the iWatch smartwatch's design into question, Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) managed to hire sales director Patrick Pruniaux away from a lucrative post at a Swiss watch company yesterday, according to a report by CNBC. Besides … [Read more...]
Now you can buy flowers at 1-800-FLOWERS with bitcoin
If you need to purchase flowers this month and you also happen to be a bitcoin enthusiast then 1-800-FLOWERS has you got covered throughout the entire month of July. The leading floral delivery company announced in a press release Tuesday that throughout the whole month of July it … [Read more...]
Janet Yellen confirms she won’t raise interest rates
Since former Federal Reserve Chairs Alan Greenspan and Ben Bernanke imposed artificially record-low interest rates, many investors have sought out riskier investments for greater rates of return. This has led numerous financial analysts and banking officials to call out bubbles in … [Read more...]
Websites with popular WordPress plug-in MailPoet face possible takeovers
Websites that run on WordPress and have downloaded the very popular MailPoet plug-in are susceptible to cyber infiltration and hackers could garner complete access to websites and take them over, according to a blog post from researchers. Daniel Cid, CTO of security firm Sucuri, … [Read more...]
