Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) is famed for how secure its operating systems, such as OS X, are, but today a team of Chinese hackers succeeded in penetrating Safari's defenses. The annual PWN2OWN competition, part of the annual CanSecWest security conference, was the scene of this ominous … [Read more...]
Amazon Prime gets its first price increase since 2005
Amazon will be raising the cost of its popular Prime membership by $20 to a total of $99 per year, the company stated in an announcement Thursday. This will be the very first hike in the price since the program was launched in 2005. The online retail giant’s student subscription will … [Read more...]
Americans could spend in excess of 60 billion on pets in 2014
It costs a pretty penny to keep pets happy and healthy. In fact, households in the United States spent nearly $56 billion on their dogs, cats and other animals at home. This is a figure that shows Americans are spending more than ever on their pets. The American Pet Productions … [Read more...]
Thinking about leaving a tip for a Starbucks barista? There’s an app for that
If you’re a customer who usually leaves a tip for baristas at your local Starbucks shop now you can do so digitally. Due to surge in popularity over its mobile app, Starbucks will soon incorporate a mobile tipping option, which will allow patrons to tip 50 cents, $1 or $2 anytime … [Read more...]
Patent applications show Apple Inc. (AAPL) is working to improve lightning connector
Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) appears to be exploring ways to improve the Lightning connector used to charge its iPhones, according to two patent applications filed by the Cupertino enterprise. The United States Patent and Trademark Office, or USPTO, published these applications today, … [Read more...]
Facebook may lose COO Sheryl Sandberg to Disney in 2016
Facebook Inc. (NASDAQ:FB) may soon be scrambling to replace one of its most formidable executives, COO Sheryl Sandberg. Rumors have been flying that Sandberg is one of the contenders to take over Disney CEO Bob Iger's position, if he retires in 2016. Sandberg helped turn Facebook … [Read more...]
Google encrypts searches as part of a global strategy to stay ahead of hackers
If you have been worrying about your online privacy, then Google Inc. (NASDAQ:GOOG) may be taking your concerns to heart. It has been recently discovered that Google has been consistently encrypting Web searches taking place in China and throughout the globe. This might pose a problem … [Read more...]
Bitcoins or Bullion: Ignorance of one journalist shines through
This week, CNBC had a headline that read: "Bitcoin pits the gold bugs vs. the 'techno geeks.'" Both groups are avid proponents of sound money, oppose the actions of the Federal Reserve and most believe in competing currencies. One financial expert published an op-ed piece Thursday … [Read more...]
Why Apple Inc.’s (AAPL) stock is consistently undervalued
Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) is one of the world's most noted companies, creating market leading products, supported by a legion of devotees, and possessing a robust array of assets. Nevertheless, its stock prices are consistently undervalued according to many analysts. Though some … [Read more...]
Singapore is regulating bitcoin exchanges, vendors and vending machines
Soon after the fall of Mt. Gox and Flexcoin, the central bank of Singapore confirmed Thursday that it will begin to regulate bitcoin "intermediaries," otherwise listed as exchanges and vending machines, in order to combat money laundering and terrorism financing. The Monetary … [Read more...]
Native American nation using bitcoin-like currency could set precedent
In order to establish its sovereignty and independence and urge its community members to become self-sufficient by understanding the power of money, a Native American nation has produced its very own cryptocurrency modeled after bitcoin named Mazacoin. The Mazacoin will become the … [Read more...]
OECD projects struggling emerging markets will hurt global recovery
The Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) released a new report Tuesday that warned markets in the emerging countries could very well hurt global economic growth in the near-term. In addition, the Paris-based entity forecasted that the bad winter weather … [Read more...]
Texas oil company ordered to stop accepting bitcoin
An oil and gas company has been required by a Texas state securities regulator to stop accepting bitcoins as payment for investments in its Texas oil wells, according to a statement issued by the top watchdog in the Lone Star State. John Morgan, the Texas Securities Commissioner, … [Read more...]
Apple Inc. (AAPL) slashes iPhone return interval in half
Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) reduced the return window after purchasing a new iPhone from 30 days to 14 days today, though the change was not officially slated to occur until tomorrow, March 13, 2014. All other Apple products already had a 14 day return policy, enabling purchasers to … [Read more...]
Google considering brick and mortar storefront in New York SOHO district
It's been a while coming, but Google Inc. (NASDAQ:GOOG) is finally eyeing a physical location in New York's SOHO district to sell its wares. In a battle-to-the-end move against Apple, Google's purported digs are just around the corner from the Apple store. If Crain's New York is … [Read more...]
Men’s Wearhouse to acquire Jos. A. Bank in $1.8 billion deal
It finally seems that after a long dispute between both parties, Men’s Wearhouse has acquired rival Jos. A. Bank for $1.8 billion. Men’s Wearhouse announced Tuesday that it will be paying $65 per share, a five percent premium to its competitor’s most recent closing price. It … [Read more...]
Poll: Governmental mayhem causing small business pessimism
Political uncertainty can usually be identified as the antithesis for market growth. This is confirmed in the latest study conducted by the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB), which discovered that small businesses are less optimistic of the economy because of the … [Read more...]
Twitter knows where you shop
Twitter Inc. (NYSE:TWTR) wants to beef up its advertising revenue and its advertising partners. In order to do that, it has to provide measurable ROI statistics to its clients. Well, of course Twitter already has that ability in the bag. Within the past few months, you may have … [Read more...]
Fed’s Dudley: U.S. economic prospects ‘reasonably favorable’
Although it has been a slow one, there have been some bright spots in the United States economic recovery, says New York Federal Reserve President William Dudley in a speech Friday. The central banker confirmed that it will not be walking away from an accommodative monetary policy … [Read more...]
Why Apple Inc. (AAPL) is unlikely to use sapphire on iPads or iWatches
With Apple Inc.'s (NASDAQ:AAPL) new focus on sapphire crystal production, likely for the display of the iPhone 6, there is naturally rampant speculation about whether the material will be used to cover future iPad tablets as well. Though technically feasible, the idea seems unlikely … [Read more...]
