Otto’s speciality is in self-driving trucks. Uber Technologies Inc. has disclosed that it has acquired Otto, a startup which specialises in self-driving trucks. It has also formed a $300 million alliance with the Volvo Car Group so as to develop… Read More ›
Entrepreneurship
SolarCity slashes operating costs, reduces CEO pay to $1
SolarCity’s CEO and CTO have asked that their annual salaries be slashed to $1 as part of the restructuring process. In order to bring its expenses in line with its reduced installation outlook, SolarCity Corp has disclosed that it would… Read More ›
Will Robots Save Denmark’s Welfare State?
Denmark may not soon be able to afford offering such a good deal to its people and this is a problem for the country. Marking one of the highest levels in the rich world, Denmark devotes slightly more than 30… Read More ›
Artificial Intelligence as Future of Search is Start-ups’ Bet to Challenge Google
New artificial intelligence (AI) techniques that make searching the web more like talking to a friend and start-ups are hoping that with this new technology they would be able to challenge Google. Understanding natural language, a thing that has typically… Read More ›
Lenovo reports a hike of 64% growth in its first quarter profits
This is despite a slowing of the PC market. It has also cornered 4.5% of the global smartphone market. Lenovo, the world’s biggest computer manufacturer has reported a rise of 64% in its net profit, beating analysts’ estimate. The surge… Read More ›
Judge allows the continuance of “AT&T thanks” program
With no evidence presented to show that the consumer was confused by AT&T’s thanks program, whereas Citigroup’s own evidence of the “many negative comments” only goes to show that consumers could distinguish from Citigroup’s “thank you” from AT&T’s “AT&T thanks”…. Read More ›
Bill Maris, founder and CEO of Google Ventures set to leave the company tomorrow
There have been a series of hi-profile departures from Alphabet Inc.’s projects. What’s brewing at Alphabet Inc.? Recode has reported citing sources familiar with the matter at hand that Bill Maris, founder and CEO of GV, Alphabet’s venture capital arm,… Read More ›
Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd to acquire California based Dacor Inc.
The move will boost Samsung’s sales of high-end luxury appliances. South Korean electronics giant Samsung Electronics Co Ltd has disclosed that it is interested in acquiring Dacor Inc, a U.S. company that manufactures luxury appliances, so as to boost sales… Read More ›
Verizon eyeing fleet management business
With the telecom market being increasingly saturated, telecom companies are looking for other recurring sources of revenues to boost their bottom lines. Analysts opine that Verizon Communications’ recent acquisition of two vehicle tracking firms could lead to and/or spark more… Read More ›
U.S. Federal Judge disallows unionizing of taxi, Uber and Lyft drivers
According to the ruling the timing of the lawsuit was too early since Seattle’s ordinance had yet to take effect. In a significant development in the history of ride sharing companies, a federal judge has dismissed a lawsuit against the… Read More ›