According to this morning's earnings call transcript from GT Advanced Technologies (GTAT), the firm recently catapulted into the spotlight by its alliance with Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL), over 80% of 2014's revenue is expected to derive from sapphire orders placed by the … [Read more...]
Apple Inc.’s (AAPL) iPhone must include kill switch by mid-2015 in California
In an effort to increase the safety of people's personal data, the California legislature has decreed that all smartphones, include the Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL) iPhone, must include a kill switch by July 2015, slightly more than a year from today. A kill switch is a feature permitting the … [Read more...]
SEC warns investors of bitcoin frauds, Ponzi schemes
A long list of central banks, federal governments, departments and state governments have warned about the usual risks associated with the peer-to-peer decentralized digital currency bitcoin. The latest to do so is the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), which is … [Read more...]
Zane Rowe, Apple Inc. (AAPL) sales chief, leaves for undeclared reasons
Every major hiring and departure at Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) creates a stir in the news, simply because the Cupertino electronics firm is so closely watched and monitored. Today, Zane Rowe, the leader of Apple's North American sales division, departed the company abruptly, making him … [Read more...]
Buy your own ski resort for $1.40 in Austria
Have you ever wanted to own a ski resort? Just imagine: skiing the slopes, cuddling up by a fire, drinking a cup of hot chocolate and enjoying the sights and sounds of nature. Well, now you can for a buck and some change. The small Austrian ski resort located in the southern … [Read more...]
Google, Facebook and Twitter team up to fight deceptive advertising practices
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AOL, Facebook Inc. (NASDAQ:FB), Google Inc. (NASDAQ:GOOG) and Twitter Inc. (NYSE:TWTR) have banded together in a rare show of unity to create a new website, TrustInAds.org. The purpose of this is to raise awareness among consumers, and US policymakers of the damaging effects of online … [Read more...]
Roger ‘Bitcoin Jesus’ Ver believes Amazon will soon accept bitcoin
Last month, an Amazon executive confirmed that the online retail juggernaut would not be accepting bitcoin because it did not see enough demand. The company did launch its own Amazon Coins virtual currency. One bitcoin expert thinks Amazon will eventually allow its customers to pay … [Read more...]
Federal Reserve: Skipping college will mean losing out on $800,000
Years ago, post-secondary institutions and public officials touted that if students were to attend university then they can earn $1 million more than a non-university graduate. That figure has since been disputed because the number was distorted due to the growing number of … [Read more...]
Apple Inc. (AAPL) iBeacons used at Duane Reade pharmacies in the Big Apple
Apple Inc.'s (NASDAQ:AAPL) iBeacons continue their slow but steady advance with their pilot introduced to 10 Duane Reade pharmacies in New York City today, according to reports. Since Duane Reade is a fancy brand name from Walgreens, the rollout at these important locations might … [Read more...]
Sri Lanka’s textile, garment exports up 6.6% to $396 million
The Economics Research Department of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka published a report entitled "External Sector Performance," in which it highlighted that the South Asian country’s earnings from textiles and garments exports rose 6.6 percent to $396.2 million in the month of February, … [Read more...]
Glenn Beck says he would ‘absolutely invest in bitcoin’
Glenn Beck, a conservative radio political commentator and former CNN host, recently spoke about his visit to Silicon Valley, technological development, business and investment and the peer-to-peer decentralized virtual currency bitcoin on the May 5 edition of the "Glenn Beck … [Read more...]
Google Now utilizes smartphones to help retailers get customers into their store
Google Inc. (NASDAQ:GOOG) has come up with an innovative new way to help high street retailers entice customers into their stores by using people’s smartphones. Google has been trying to find ways to effectively use its Google Now function to compete with Amazon. Google Now used to … [Read more...]
Facebook getting pressured to turn-over user data to law enforcement
Facebook Inc. (NASDAQ:FB) is in a quandary over compliance as they are facing an ever increasing number of requests from law enforcement agencies, to hand over user data, without users being notified. This issue is not a new one as it has been a problem not only for Facebook, but also … [Read more...]
Apple (AAPL) iPhones once thought too big by changeable consumers
Today, Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) has a competitive disadvantage because many consumers thirst for bigger smartphone screens, which are currently provided mainly by the Korean company Samsung. At times, Apple even comes under criticism for continuing to produce "small" iPhones. Yet, in … [Read more...]
NJ Governor proposes e-cigarette tax to tackle $807 million deficit
New Jersey Republican Governor Chris Christie is proposing a new tax on electronic cigarettes, also known as e-cigs, in order to reduce the $807 million budget deficit. The Garden State would allocate the estimated $35 million in revenues into the pot of general spending. Christie … [Read more...]
Survey: 47% of companies open to paying workers in bitcoin, 10% already do
Another poll regarding bitcoin has been released. This time, the poll sought the opinions of 150 companies dealing with the peer-to-peer decentralized digital currency bitcoin and their views on adopting a cryptocurrency payroll. The survey, which was conducted by BitWage, … [Read more...]
Apple Inc. (AAPL) iOS games may get graphics upgrade with ‘ray tracing’
Though productivity, work, and email are three of the main uses of all computer systems, gaming is just as popular as any of these as a use for electronic devices, including those running Apple Inc.'s (NASDAQ:AAPL) iOS. The runaway success of "Flappy Bird," created by a Vietnamese … [Read more...]
Jim Rogers believes gold will hit bottom again in next two years
Jim Rogers, founder of the Rogers International Commodity Index and bestselling author of "Hot Commodities," has long been a proponent of precious metals and a staunch critic of the Federal Reserve System and its monetary stimulus. He sat down with HardAssetsInvestor.com late last … [Read more...]
Google Wallet integrated with Google Glass will allow users to transfer money by saying keywords
Google Inc. (NASDAQ:GOOG) is planning on integrating its Google Wallet with Google Glass. The idea is to allow Google Glass users to eventually be able to transfer money simply by saying "send money." Google is on the lookout at the moment for more and different ways to use its … [Read more...]
Bitcoin needs better consumer protection: Blockchain.info COO
When the bitcoin community discusses about one improvement that the peer-to-peer decentralized digital currency needs, there are a large number of bitcoiners that say it needs better consumer protection, whether it’s through governmental legislation or self-regulations. Speaking in … [Read more...]
