With the entry of Google and Apple in the music streaming business, Wall Street analysts have predicted the end of the Internet radio pioneer, Pandora. Now that Google and Apple have respectively announced their answer to Internet radio - Google streaming music launched last month; Apple's iTunes Radio announced last Monday - market investors should keep a close look at Pandora and find it to be doing well despite the new and potential threats.
Reissa Su
Jun 14, 2013
With the announcement of Apple and their iOS 7 in the car, the company is confident that voice commands in automobiles prevent as much number of accidents. A recent study claims otherwise.
Precious Silva
Jun 14, 2013
This story was first published on June 5 for subscribers only but has now been opened for general readership.
Admin System
Jun 14, 2013
Intel (INTC) unleashed their Solid-State Drive DC S3500 Series and their newest solid-state drive (SSD) for cloud computing and data centers. Intel claim their latest SSD drives can take the place of traditional hard disk drives (HDD) especially because they are designed to handle read-intensive applications.
Precious Silva
Jun 14, 2013
By Greg PeelThe Dow rose 180 points, or 1.2%, while the S&P gained 1.5% to 1636 and the Nasdaq added 1.
Admin System
Jun 14, 2013
More Australian miners are selling their mines as the prices of the yellow metal continues to decline in the world market. The latest to join the growing number of resources companies closing operations is Alacer Gold which would sell its Higginsville and South Kalgoorlie gold operations in Western Australia.
Vittorio Hernandez
Jun 14, 2013
Sony's promise of Android 4.2.2 firmware update for the Xperia Z may hit really soon with the certification for two versions of the firmware actively moving on the horizon.
Ryan Inoyori
Jun 14, 2013
The share of Androids in the tablet market may likely grow bigger and eat away whatever share that the iPad still currently holds. The reason behind such a development is the roll out of very affordable Android tablets by the third quarter of 2013.
Vittorio Hernandez
Jun 13, 2013
The Australian share market touched 2013 lows today, with the All Ordinaries Index (XAO) closing at its lowest level since 28th December 2012. Because of a sharp gain on the market on the first trading day of this year (2nd January), the market remains in positive territory year to date, up 0.4 per cent. The ASX 200 Index (XJO) is up 1 per cent year to date.
Vittorio Hernandez
Jun 13, 2013
Telstra's exchange buildings are the focus of new asbestos claims as union leaders are demanding for an investigation. The exchange buildings contain some of the interconnection points of the National Broadband Network (NBN). Union leaders claim the presence of asbestos is not only limited to the communication pits but also in the company's exchange buildings.
Reissa Su
Jun 13, 2013
Newcrest Mining's problems are far from over. The mining company is facing a class action case filed by angry investors amidst allegations of withholding sensitive information.
Reissa Su
Jun 13, 2013
The Ultrabook market has been booming lately, especially with the release of Intel’s Haswell processors. Makers like Sony and Asus are leading the way for more high-powered and high-performing laptops like ultrabooks. In the same way, Panasonic is betting on this industry with their latest AX3 Ultrabook.
Precious Silva
Jun 13, 2013
The Australian share market is holding at lows for the year, following more falls on offshore markets overnight and despite a slight revision to Australia's unemployment rate.
Vittorio Hernandez
Jun 13, 2013
- Stock held hostage by uncertain PHI market- Broker sentiment mixed- Growth to slow near term on uncertainty- Longer term prospects strongBy Andrew NelsonAt first look, private health insurer NIB Holdings ((NHF)) is a real head-scratcher.
Admin System
Jun 13, 2013
Is there a growing shareholder revolt against the giant tech companies? Stocks of Apple, Facebook and Samsung are on a downtrend, and company stockholders have been vocal about their displeasure over the loss of value of their shares. In the case of Apple, stock market observers noticed that each time Chief Executive Officer Tim Cook opens his mouth, the California-based tech giant's stock does down.
Vittorio Hernandez
Jun 13, 2013
By Marc Lichtenfeld, Investment U Senior AnalystI'm reading a fascinating book called the Emperor of All Maladies by Siddhartha Mukherjee.
Admin System
Jun 13, 2013
Goldman Sachs warned on Wednesday that Australia has a 20 per cent chance of going through a recession in 2014 due to the slowdown in mining investments.
Vittorio Hernandez
Jun 13, 2013
Belkin, a leading player in technology solutions for IT infrastructure, schools, classrooms and mobile settings, introduced two new docking stands for ultrabooks and Windows 8 tablets. The company announced the release of the Dual Video Docking Stand for Ultrabooks and the Dual Video Docking Stand for Windows 8 tablets.
Precious Silva
Jun 13, 2013
Lenovo is gearing up to join the battle for ultrabook supremacy. With the computer and tech manufacturers lining up to featuring Intel Haswell processors, Lenovo is poised to release its line of ultrabooks Haswells with their U430 and U330 and models.
Precious Silva
Jun 13, 2013
The Asus VivoBook S551 comes off as a standard package like most touch screen laptops today. The line with an “S” attached to their names has impressed people specifically the Asus VivoBook S400. There are several reasons why the touch screen device is a top pick – it may also have to do with its Intel Haswell processor.
Precious Silva
Jun 13, 2013
By Greg PeelThe Dow closed down 126 points, or 0.8% to 14,995, the S&P fell 0.8% to 1612 and the Nasdaq lost 1.
Admin System
Jun 13, 2013
The Samsung Galaxy S4 continues to win over the Apple iPhone 5, not only in terms of units sold, but also in physical strength. The test conducted by CNET showed the two popular smartphones dunked underwater, scratched, dropped and then crushed by a truck.
Vittorio Hernandez
Jun 12, 2013
Toshiba has not made major announcements for quite some time but this time, the company is joining the bandwagon for some big tech announcements and releases. Just recently, Toshiba unleashed their new Satellite P Series of laptops, adding to the number of super computers on the market.
Precious Silva
Jun 12, 2013
The Australian share market fell to a five month low today, with selling virtually across the board. The only sector to finish firmer was the telecom service sector, support by defensive buying in Telstra (TLS).
Vittorio Hernandez
Jun 12, 2013
Alienware is popular for leading the way for PC gaming systems. Doing what they do best, this pioneer in specialty laptops unveiled their current line of gaming devices: Alienware 14, Alienware 17 and Alienware 18. These gaming laptop systems take on a bold design coupled with exceptional performance. Alienware promises against the best of laptop gaming experience.
Precious Silva
Jun 12, 2013
Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg faced a group of angered shareholders at the just concluded first Facebook stockholder's meet. Shareholders are agitated over the steady decline of Facebook's stock price since it debuted in the stock market last year.
Frances Samson
Jun 12, 2013
Apple’s WWDC 2013 in California not only revealed the revamped iOS7 and iOS in the Car but it also unveiled a series of products from the company. The newest refreshed line of Apple Macbook Air ultraportable laptop computers was also introduced. The laptops start at $999 to $1099 – ready for purchase at the Apple store.
Precious Silva
Jun 12, 2013
Sony is launching their first phablet and successor of the Xperia Z called Xperia ZU which features waterproof and dust-proof capabilities.
Ryan Inoyori
Jun 12, 2013
You have to give it to those Japanese. They know how to put on a show. The Nikkei 225 had a lazy 636 point gain on Monday while most Australians enjoyed a public holiday. The gain was good enough for a 4.94% rise in the index. It just goes to show you that those who are determined to ruin the world's financial system have a nearly inexhaustible arsenal of bad ideas.
Jamelle Agbuis
Jun 12, 2013
How about that? The Dow rose 207 points on Friday. Gold down $32 per ounce.
Jamelle Agbuis
Jun 12, 2013
