Did you know space tourism is only a year away? I had no clue, but apparently PayPal is already way ahead of all of us. The company will soon start its Galactic initiative alongside the Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence (SETI) Institute and the Space Tourism Society in order to figure out how … [Read more...] about Paypal Jumps into the Next Generation
Nokia to Buyout Partner Siemens
Right now, Nokia owns a 50% share in a telecommunications company known as the Nokia Siemens Network. Siemens is a German telecommunications company that merged with Nokia in 2007. However, since the merger, the company has been in the red every single year – until last year. After cutting costs, … [Read more...] about Nokia to Buyout Partner Siemens
Apple Changing Chip Manufacturer?
Did you know Apple manufactures its chips through Samsung? (No, not potato chips – computer chips.) I had no idea. According to the Wall Street Journal, Apple won’t be paying one of its biggest competitors for much longer. Apparently, the company signed a deal with TSMC earlier in June that would … [Read more...] about Apple Changing Chip Manufacturer?
Yahoo!’s Summer Cleaning
It’s no secret that Yahoo! is in serious need of company-wide renovations and restructuring. While its recent acquisitions have kept it in the news recently, the inevitable has finally arrived. Yahoo! has announced that it will be closing twelve properties between June 28th and September … [Read more...] about Yahoo!’s Summer Cleaning
The PS4 was Originally $499?
To many of us, when Sony announced that the PS4 would cost $399, it was a sign that the company learned its lesson with the PS3’s horrendous launch. While the company has initially received critical acclaim for its upcoming price-point, that price came at cost. Apparently, the console was … [Read more...] about The PS4 was Originally $499?
Facebook Implements New Ad Policy
Nobody likes ads, but they’re a large part of the internet that isn’t ever going to go away. Ads bring in too much money for companies not to use them to market every product known to man. However, not all ads are created equal – at least that’s what Facebook believes. On Monday, Facebook will … [Read more...] about Facebook Implements New Ad Policy
More Radical Changes By Microsoft
Even after announcing a 180-degree turn on its upcoming used gaming policies, Xbox has continued to fall behind in popularity with both gamers and developers due to Microsoft’s – arguably greedy – business practices. In an effort to appease developers and keep up, Microsoft has decided to stop … [Read more...] about More Radical Changes By Microsoft
Withings Pulse Finally Taking Pre-Orders – $99.95
The recent fitness craze that’s sweeping the U.S. has led to the development of a lot of nifty gadgets and apps - the most obvious example being fitness trackers. The Withings Pulse is the latest to appear on the scene. It was put on display back during CES as the Withings Smart Activity Tracker. … [Read more...] about Withings Pulse Finally Taking Pre-Orders – $99.95
Electric Plane Motors?
The Paris Air Show was conducted during the last week, putting the latest and greatest aviation technology on show for all to see. Among many of the surprising announcements and demonstrations were experimental electric motors for planes. We all know about the auto industry’s attempt at … [Read more...] about Electric Plane Motors?
Walmart Cuts iPhone Prices
iPhones are notoriously expensive when they first launch, especially seeing as how a new model seems to launch every year nowadays. However, once the newer model comes out, older models of the iPhone are typically rather inexpensive. Most people waiting for a price drop on the iPhone 5 would … [Read more...] about Walmart Cuts iPhone Prices
FIFA Rethinks 3D Technology
During the last World Cup, in 2010, FIFA televised 25 of the 64 matches in 3D on ESPN 3D. However, times have changed in just over three years. ESPN 3D is likely to be closed down before the 2014 World Cup, and anyone’s chance to watch games in 3D might go right along with it. While there are … [Read more...] about FIFA Rethinks 3D Technology
FCC to Review Google’s Latest Meal
Google recently acquired Waze for $1.03 billion. Waze, in case you haven’t heard of it before, was a direct mapping competitor of Google Maps. Waze’s revenue was extremely low, and the acquisition was overlooked at first, but it may trigger an antitrust investigation by the FCC. Antitrust laws are … [Read more...] about FCC to Review Google’s Latest Meal
