Redbox Instant, a streaming video service operated by Verizon Communications and Outerwall Redbox, will shut down next week because the venture has not been as successful as hoped, the two companies announced…
The Massachusetts Institute of Technology and Twitter are teaming up on a $10 million project to better understand social networks and figure out new ways to benefit from them. As…
Verizon Communications, the No.1 U.S. wireless carrier known for its widespread coverage, is falling behind its biggest rival in what many are betting will be the next big thing in…
Germany’s Rocket Internet is bringing its planned initial public offering (IPO) forward by a week, citing “exceptional investor demand across all points of the price range” for its shares. The…
European data privacy regulators on Thursday handed Google a package of guidelines to help it bring the way it collects and stores user data in line with EU law after six regulators…
Google Inc, the target of an EU antitrust investigation into its internet search engine, may face further scrutiny over its other services following several complaints, Europe’s antitrust chief said on Tuesday….
Students eager to keep on top of classes, assignments and extra-curricular activities can turn to new apps to keep them organized as the new school year ramps up. With millions…
Websites like Groupon have become the go-to place for folks looking for that half-off deal on a manicure, a two-for-one offer for a fancy dinner or that all-inclusive trip that…
With its media event scheduled for September 9 fast approaching, Apple is working overtime to improve users’ App Store experience ahead of the iPhone 6 and iOS 8. For HealthKit, Apple…
(Reuters) – European Union antitrust regulators will decide by Oct. 3 whether to clear world No. 1 online social network Facebook’s $19 billion offer for mobile messaging startup WhatsApp, the…
Tackling a new recipe, especially for novice cooks, can be a daunting task. Forgetting ingredients, losing your place in a recipe, and getting oils and flour on your recipe page…
Procrastinating travelers who find it difficult to plan trips in advance could find some spontaneity and even bargains with last-minute travel apps to book flights and hotel rooms. Whether it’s…
Apple has released a new television ad, the fourth in its “You’re More Powerful Than You Think” campaign. Called “Dreams”, the ad features iPhone owners using their devices to assist them in…
Facebook’s Slingshot has been competing with popular ephemeral app Snapchat for almost two months now. The concept behind the apps is pretty much the same: share a short-lived video or photo with one or…
Facebook Inc said the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission dropped its probe into the social networking company over events surrounding its controversial initial public offering. In its quarterly report filed…
