Tesla just moved one step closer to SolarCity acquisition
Tesla just moved one step closer to SolarCity acquisition
The FTC has approved the Tesla SolarCity Acquisition. There are more steps to go in the process, but the FTC has ruled out antitrust concerns.
Apple CEO Tim Cook is now more than $100 million richer
Apple CEO Tim Cook is now more than $100 million richer
Tim Cook has unlocked over $100 million worth of Apple shares after serving as the company CEO for five years. He may even earn more in performance bonuses.
No steering wheel, no pedals, no driver: Ford's autonomous car is coming in 2021
No steering wheel, no pedals, no driver: Ford's autonomous car is coming in 2021
Ford announced that it will produce a fully autonomous car for ridesharing companies in 2021.
Rwandan entrepreneur uses solar phone-charging carts to create jobs in Africa
Rwandan entrepreneur uses solar phone-charging carts to create jobs in Africa
African Renewable Energy Distributor uses solar phone-charging kiosks in Rwanda to provide jobs and help smartphone users with no access to electricity.
Most companies slow to adopt new business tech even when it can help
Most companies slow to adopt new business tech even when it can help
Several barriers slow implementation of technology trends, even when top executives recognize the new tech could help the bottom line.
Watergate, Dieselgate, Mayogate? Undercover mayonnaise execs caught propping up product
Watergate, Dieselgate, Mayogate? Undercover mayonnaise execs caught propping up product
Bloomberg exposes undercover Hampton Creek Just Mayo buying program before Silicon Valley-targeted investment round. The company claims quality control.
Airbnb valued at $30 billion after $850 million in new funding round
Airbnb valued at $30 billion after $850 million in new funding round
Home-sharing company Airbnb has raised $850 million in a round of funding, bringing the startup-turned-vacation superpower's valuation to $30 billion.
Google's Self-Driving Car CTO is Leaving the Company
Google's Self-Driving Car CTO is Leaving the Company
Chris Urmson said in a post on Medium that “1.8 million miles of autonomous driving later,” the time is right to “step down and find my next adventure.”
Walmart buys Jet.com in a move that ups the ante against Amazon
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
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
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
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
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’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 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 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 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 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?
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
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
‘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
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 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
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
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
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’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
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 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
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 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’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
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
Incipio to buy headphone maker Skullcandy
Skullcandy approved a $177 million purchase offer from Incipio. The two companies both offer fashion forward tech accessories.