For the past several months, numerous central banks and governments have consistently published consumer alerts and investor advisories urging citizens to be cautious before they enter into the realm of peer-to-peer decentralized virtual currencies. These guidances have become quite … [Read more...]
New data suggest U.S economy isn’t performing up to par
The latest economic data may concern Federal Reserve economists and administration officials regarding a potential recovery in the United States. It suggests that sectors of the U.S. economy aren't necessarily performing as well as expected and they may pose a hindrance to economic … [Read more...]
T-Mobile says new version of Android will be rolling out soon
The latest version of Android is set to be rolling out according to T-Mobile, who announced the upgrades to be available shortly as an over-the-air download. Google Inc. (NASDAQ:GOOG) has not yet confirmed the Android version update, but providers are already telling their users that … [Read more...]
Apple Inc. (AAPL) receives patent for unstructured, gesture based touch remote
While Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) astounds the world with new software at the Worldwide Developers' Conference (WWDC) this morning, the United States Patent & Trademark Office, or USPTO, issued 62 granted patents to the Cupertino company. Tuesday is the day when the USPTO issues granted … [Read more...]
Facebook creating a software “switch” for Open Compute Project
Years ago, Facebook Inc. (NASDAQ:FB) announced that it was embarking on an initiative to enable data center operators to use any number of software options after buying a vendor’s hardware. A novel idea, but little has been heard since this long- ago announcement until very recently, … [Read more...]
Diane Von Furstenberg designs frames for Google Glass
Google Inc. (NASDAQ:GOOG) Glass is bringing the class with new frames. Diane Von Furstenberg has designed new frames that can be used with the powerful and high-tech piece that puts a computer right in front of your eyes. The limited edition frames are sleek, attractive and very … [Read more...]
Apple Inc. (AAPL) acknowledges virtual currencies like Bitcoin
In a historic milestone, Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) acknowledged the existence of virtual currencies such as Bitcoin or Dogecoin for the first time in their updated App Store Review Guidelines. Though the mention is brief, the Guidelines actually indicate that the Cupertino firm … [Read more...]
Dr. Dre is the least valuable part of Apple Inc. (AAPL) Beats acquisition
According to a poll created by the popular Mac news website Mac Daily News, less than one in 20 users of Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) think that Dr. Dre, also known as the rapper Andre Young, was the most valuable asset the Cupertino electronics company gained through its recent … [Read more...]
Seattle council passes $15 minimum wage, to become highest in the nation
The Seattle city council overwhelmingly voted in favor of passing an ordinance that would raise the minimum wage to $15 over a period of several years. The measure would commence Apr. 1, 2015 and the phasing in would be different for four different groups. The issue has dominated … [Read more...]
Apple Inc. (AAPL) indirectly confirms bigger iPhone displays with iOS Simulator
One of Apple Inc.'s (NASDAQ:AAPL) releases at the current Worldwide Developers' Conference (WWDC) indirectly confirms that larger iPhone displays are likely in the near future. The latest iteration of Xcode, which is an integrated development environment useful for programmers working … [Read more...]
Lawyers warn bitcoin could be used to hide assets in divorce cases
Over the past year, central banks and governments have warned that citizens could participate in tax evasion schemes by utilizing the peer-to-peer decentralized digital currency bitcoin. It is unclear if bitcoiners are doing so, but lawyers are now warning that bitcoin could be … [Read more...]
WWDC keynote highlights several new software launches, no new Apple (AAPL) hardware
Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) has declined to reveal any new hardware at its Worldwide Developers' Conference (WWDC) for the second year in a row, breaking somewhat with previous precedent. Before this year, new device were revealed either yearly or every other year. Expectations were high … [Read more...]
Apple Inc. (AAPL) and GT Advanced Technologies seeking foreign trade zone at Mesa, AZ sapphire plant
Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) has funded GT Advanced Technologies (GTAT) new, massive sapphire crystal manufacturing plant in Mesa, Arizona through a series of massive preorders for the glass produced there. The plan appears to be catapult the formerly prohibitively expensive, … [Read more...]
WalletHub: 90% want higher taxes on investment income
Over the past several years, there has been a lot of discussion of imposing higher taxes on investment income. Proponents of this move say the funds can be utilized to pay down the budget deficit, fund infrastructure projects and put towards education and healthcare. Opponents, … [Read more...]
Mark T. Williams “Professor Bitcorn”: Bitcoin is still overvalued, to dip in time
In December, when the peer-to-peer decentralized virtual currency bitcoin was reaching all-time highs, some economists (Professor Bitcorn) who lacked the capacity to make predictions or even describe what the cryptocurrency was, called for the utter demise of bitcoin and foresaw a … [Read more...]
HYPER iStick adds more stretch goals to its Kickstarter campaign
Riding a tide of excitement and success, HYPER is adding more stretch goals to its Kickstarter for the iStick, the first flash drive with both USB and Lightning connectors to be given official Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) sanction. Currently standing at $811,111, the project has 12 days … [Read more...]
UK to count drugs and prostitution to give GDP a boost
In the United Kingdom, drugs and prostitution adds nearly $17 billion to the overall economy, but these transactions only account for less than one percent of the economy. Although these are deemed as illicit activities, the British government has decided to include them into its … [Read more...]
Peter Schiff says only one customer has bought gold with bitcoin
Last week, it was announced that Peter Schiff’s Euro Pacific Metals was partnering up with BitPay in order to allow its clients to start purchasing gold and silver with bitcoin. The news went viral considering that Schiff has previously criticized bitcoin on numerous occasions and … [Read more...]
HYPER iStick flash drive hits $750k on Kickstarter, adds $1 million stretch goal
HYPER's Kickstarter project to fund the first flash drive compatible with both USB and Lightning connectors, meant to be used with Apple Inc.'s (NASDAQ:AAPL) iPhone, iPad, MacBook, and other devices, has proven itself to be a runaway success yet again. With 14 days still remaining … [Read more...]
GAO report finds most Americans are claiming Social Security too early
Most Americans are claiming their Social Security benefits too soon and fewer than one in 10 retirees postpone claiming these benefits long enough in order to maximize their retirement funds, according to a new report by the Government Accountability Office (GAO). The common age … [Read more...]
