Walmart buys Jet.com in a move that ups the ante against Amazon
It's official -- Walmart is going to pay $3.3 billion, $3 billion of which will be in cash, to purchase the entire online operation of retailer Jet.com.
Victory is fleeting: Judge voids patent troll’s $626M victory against Apple
VirtnetX's $626 million patent infringement victory over Apple was short-lived, as the judge in the trial ordered a retrial for September.
Uber and Didi look to continue their ride-sharing war legally, thanks to new Chinese regulations
Even though Uber and Didi have been butting heads in China, the two ride-sharing services look to do so legally, if reported new rules are to be believed.
Startup Snapwire to use SEC's new crowdfunding rules to raise capital
Like all startups, Snapwire, the on-demand stock photo agency, needs to raise funds to grow. To do so, it has launched an equity crowdfunding campaign.
What do today’s corporate managers want? A digitally mature company, it would seem
Looking to up your company's retention rates? In this digital age, you'd better be ready to keep up with the digital pace.
Microsoft’s Xbox and gaming sales see a 9-percent decline year-over-year
Microsoft has revealed that it has seen a 9-percent year-on-year revenue decline in Xbox and gaming for the second quarter of 2016.
Comcast expands $10 internet plan to 2 million more low-income households
Comcast has announced an expansion of its Internet Essentials plan, which offers 10Mbps internet speeds for $10 per month to low-income households.
Uber investigators admit to lying and using illegal tactics against Uber’s opponents
Uber's contracted investigative firm, Ergo admitted in court to lying and illegally recording phone calls to investigate Uber's legal foes.
Google just made it easier to find travel deals and book them on your phone
Google enhances its mobile search to increase travel and retail search functions to accommodate mobile users who make purchases and book travel on phones.
Line messaging app goes public with year’s biggest tech company debut
Line Corporation arrived on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) Thursday morning with the biggest market debut for a tech company this year.
Not all jobs equally threatened by robotics in next decade — how about yours?
A McKinsey & Company report predicts change in most jobs due to automation during the next decade. In some cases the least skilled jobs may be safest.
At $1.3 billion, Line's upcoming IPO looks like the biggest tech debut of 2016
Japan's Line Corp has set the price of its initial public offering at the very top of its targeted range, the company revealed Monday.
‘If you want to sue us, sue us,’ says Jack Ma about probes into Alibaba
Jack Ma has a message for his naysayers, and it's coming through loud and clear -- "Lawsuits don't scare me."
Google Cloud Platform gains video software company Anvato after acquisition
In an effort to expand its offerings in cloud-based video processing, Google announced this week it had bought Anvato, a video software platform.
Amazon made it easier for Chinese counterfeiters to sell you fake products
Amazon created its own problem by offering access to its Fulfillment by Amazon to Chinese sellers, making it easier for them to distribute counterfeit goods
Great news for job seekers in 2016, especially if you’re in tech
CareerBuilder has even better news in its Mid-Year Job Forecast, projecting that over half of employers will raise wages for current employees.
New EU-US data transfer agreement, 'Privacy Shield,' is made official
Privacy Shield, the controversial replacement for Safe Harbor, was approved today by the European Union to ensure legal data transfers to the U.S.
Google is creating a new education project, with Rich Miner at its helm
Android co-founder Rich Miner is set to lead a new education project at Google. It's unknown exactly what the new project will be.
Microsoft’s new Skype Meetings caters to the Office 365 Business crowd
Microsoft launched a business-focused, web-based videoconference service called Skype Meetings. The big draw is Office 365 integration for paid users.
San Francisco officials propose payroll tax aimed solely at tech companies
The rising cost of San Francisco housing, attributed by some to heavy tech company presence, has led city officials to mull a payroll tax for tech firms.
Tesla second-quarter deliveries fell short of target despite production jump
Tesla Motors produced just over 18,000 cars in the second quarter, claiming it achieved a steady rate of just under 2,000 cars per week by quarter's end.
This startup was rejected 70 times and is now worth over $1 billion
Adaptive Insights is now one of the worlds most successful cloud-based financial software platforms, but the road to success was rocky.
SEC filing from LinkedIn acquisition reveals five suitors
SEC documents unveiled Friday reveal that there were at least five total corporations interested in buying up the business-oriented social network.
Google’s latest diversity report shows very slow progress
Google has released its latest diversity report, showing slow progress, but progress nonetheless.
Panama Canal adds a third, wider lane 102 years later
Expanded to handle larger tankers and container ships nearly three times the current capacity, the Panama Canal's third set of locks are now open.
Incipio to buy headphone maker Skullcandy
Skullcandy approved a $177 million purchase offer from Incipio. The two companies both offer fashion forward tech accessories.
When it comes to the IoT, Germany is beating the U.S.
According to a new survey from BCG, despite the loads of money the U.S. is pouring into the IoT, it all pales in comparison when placed next to Germany.
As an energy infrastructure company that also sells cars, Tesla enters a new phase
Creating a sustainable, clean energy company reflects Tesla CEO's long-term business plan. Tesla cars will make money and spur the electric car market.
Samsung is investing $1.2 billion in the internet of things
Samsung's no stranger to the internet of things, but it looks like the company wants to kick things up a notch -- or $1.2 billion worth of notches.
Facebook’s leadership talks China, Zuck’s future at shareholder meeting
Facebook addressed its courtship of China, where it is still banned, along with a number of other business issues at its annual shareholder meeting.
Airbnb could lose much of its New York business if State Senate bill passes
Airbnb could lose much of its New York business after a bill passed that would outlaw the company from listing unoccupied properties for short-term rentals.
Women working in tech jobs should avoid these cities if they want more equal pay
Gender pay gap in the tech industry is a reality for women in the workforce. Some US cities are worse than others. Here is the breakdown.
Sorry Trump, Apple won’t be donating money or tech to this year’s GOP convention
Apple is sitting out the GOP convention next month, as is HP, Motorola, and other corporate sponsors.
Get fired and earn $55 million: A day in the life of Yahoo CEO Marissa Mayer
Yahoo CEO delivers company final deathblow by ignoring investors and increasing company spending despite plunging revenue.