A patent application published today by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) reveals that Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) might soon develop a power management system that would sharply increase battery life. Though many of the Cupertino firm's patents never actually see the light of … [Read more...]
Report: Pay-TV subscriptions drop while streaming makes significant gains
It seems more Americans are cutting the cable cord in favor of online streaming capabilities. SNL Kagan, a private research firm, published the results of a study that discovered the total number of Americans who subscribe for cable, satellite and fiber television services declined … [Read more...]
The end of smartphones and beginning of wearables
From the 1930s to 1970s, Dick Tracy was one of the most popular cartoon strips and radio shows in the world. Solving crimes with his yellow fedora hat, quick wit and electronic gadgets, particularly his highly advanced watch, Dick Tracy was as iconic as Coca Cola. Years later, … [Read more...]
YouTube gets a full makeover which includes a new user interface
Google's YouTube will be debuting a new design and user interface throughout the week. The look is inspired by the "card-like" look Google Inc. (NASDAQ:GOOG) currently uses for its Internet and mobile applications. This means a more refined use of typography, intelligently placed … [Read more...]
Google Ventures invests $10 million in Atlanta start-up, Ionic Security
Some say, "the South will rise again," well, could this be part of that trend? Although Silicon Valley is still where it's at for all things tech, Google Inc. (NASDAQ:GOOG) has recently taken part in a $10 million investment round for Atlanta-based start-up, Ionic Security. Google … [Read more...]
Apple Inc. Retina display vs. AMOLED display: which technology is superior
As of February 2014, the number of Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) products with AMOLED displays is exactly zero, and all of their cutting edge devices use their Retina display instead. By contrast, its rival and imitator, Samsung Group of Korea, has embraced AMOLED technology and has … [Read more...]
Apple Inc. (AAPL) may use flexible touchscreen display on iWatch
Rumors have been multiplying ever since a 2014 release for the Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) iWatch became likely, and the latest claims the device will have a flexible touchscreen display. Such a display would be curved and able to flex out of line, unlike most current touchscreens, which … [Read more...]
Microsoft OneDrive going toe-to-toe with Google Drive
Microsoft's storage service was involved in a bitter trademark dispute with British pay-TV provider BSkyB over their cloud storage device name SkyDrive. As a result, Microsoft announced that they would change their name to OneDrive. As of today, this name change also covers the … [Read more...]
PayPal’s new ‘digital wallet’ may accept bitcoin
Is bitcoin (BTC) included in PayPal's proposed 'digital wallet' with 'multiple types of currency'? In the past several weeks, reports have surfaced that indicate that the two companies view bitcoin platforms as potential competitors. According to one report released earlier this … [Read more...]
Apple Inc. (AAPL) – more than the sum of its parts, or dependent on a few individuals
Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) is a powerful player in the electronics market and one of the United States' most iconic and successful companies, symbolizing American technology leadership like no other. However, the death of Steve Jobs prompted debate regarding how viable the Cupertino … [Read more...]
Apple Inc. (AAPL) patent activity reveals continued focus on fitness, touch-based controls
Apple Inc.'s (NASDAQ:AAPL) patent activity today gave an additional confirmation of the technology giant's continued interest in both fitness tracking products and new ways to implement touch-based control systems. Apple was granted a patent for health and fitness tracking earphones … [Read more...]
Have bitcoin speculators come back to earth or is the ‘To the Moon’ sentiment still shared
The value of bitcoin (BTC) has been subjected to both discourse and speculation. Since bitcoin made its triumphant jump from a few dollars to as high as $1,200 late last year – it's now trading at around the $650 mark – many have pondered where the price of bitcoin might be in the … [Read more...]
Google opens new 35,000 sq ft office to house recently acquired engineers
Google Inc., (NASDAQ:GOOG) has purchased a bevy of companies within the past several years. Some have been to utilize new technologies, others have been to indirectly hire some of the world's best and brightest engineers. You can't blame Google, they surely know how to attract and … [Read more...]
A bitcoin economy would lead to ‘unrest’: David Yermack, professor of finance
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...]
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...]
