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Verizon, Redbox Alliance Faces Fierce Competition in Streaming Video
The newly announced alliance between Verizon and video-rental specialist Redbox has a lot of potential--and faces fierce competition.
Monday Apple Rumors: Best Buy Survey Offers Peak at Possible iTV Features
A survey issued by Best Buy accidentally included details about features that might be included in Apple's iTV, a source notes. See what was revealed.
EyeIO: First Netflix, Then a World of Online Video to Compress
EyeIO, a startup based in California, offers video-compression technology that could be key to the success of major streaming services, including Netflix.
OpenText: The Canadian Anti-RIM
Like RIM, OpenText, a specialist in enterprise content management, is a high-profile tech firm based in Waterloo, Ontario. But the similarities end there.
Electronic Arts Carves a Path to Digital Sales and Stays Competitive
Game developer Electronic Arts might not regain its industry dominance, but it has struck a balance between sales via traditional retail and digital platforms.
Microsoft Rides Windows 8 to 52-Week High
Hype and well-timed leaks about the upcoming Windows Phone 8 operating system have gotten plenty of media traction and boosted Microsoft's stock price.
iPad’s Consumer-Driven Popularity at the Office
Many investors are watching closely to see if Apple's iPad will continue to penetrate the business market, or if MSFT’s Windows 8 will eventually stem the tide.
Google’s Weird Week of Privacy and Security Headaches
Concerns about Google's new privacy policy and a mistaken security alert for an Android app combined to create unwanted PR challenges for the company.
Friday Apple Rumors: Apple Loses Patent Case for 3G Devices in Germany
A patent challenge by Motorola forces Apple to pull its 3G wireless devices in Germany, but a licensing agreement returns the devices to store shelves.
Apple’s Growing Team of Gaming Insiders
With a former Xbox Live chief added to Apple’s executive lineup, some observers suspect a big play in gaming is underway.
Can Kazuo Hirai Navigate Sony’s Sea of Red?
Sony's new CEO, Kazuo Hirai, is a company veteran unafraid to shake things up, but he faces major challenges as he tries to return Sony to profitability.
Spirit’s New $2 Fee Prompts Bickering over DOT Regulations
Spirit Airlines says its $2-per-ticket up-charge is necessary to compensate for a DOT rule that allows passengers to cancel reservations without penalty.
RIM’s Biggest Bet: BlackBerry London
The BlackBerry London, RIM's first phone to feature the new BlackBerry 10 operating system, is seen as key to the company's survival.
How Much Is a Positive Review Worth?
Fake reviews of products are nothing new, but as a recent incident involving an Amazon vendor showed, they still can generate mistrust and damage a brand.
Thursday Apple Rumors: Offbeat Media Events Expected in Run-up to iPad 3 Rollout
The run-up to Apple's iPad 3 will include "strange" media events, one blog site says. Meanwhile, Apple has joined the world's three biggest phone manufacturers.
BSkyB Video Service Sheds Light on News Corp.’s Streaming Future
Even though News Corp. been tentative so far in its efforts to exploit streaming TV, the company has the means to move forward aggressively.
Wednesday Apple Rumors: Neil Young Urged Steve Jobs to Develop Hi-Def Digital Audio
Lamenting the quality of most MP3s, musician Neil Young says he urged Steve Jobs to develop high-definition digital audio.
Slower Gorilla Glass Growth in 2012?
Price pressure from mobile-device makers and indifference from flat-panel TV makers could hurt 2012 sales -- unless Corning finds more uses for Gorilla Glass.
Could Teen Tweets Curtail Facebook’s Growth?
Twitter is gaining popularity among teens looking for less obtrusive ways to connect than those used on Facebook. Will the trend hurt Facebook growth?
