PCs are dead. So says Wall Street. Again.
Related: Microsoft sales soar … for non-Windows products Intel is also emphasizing mobile as well as other growth areas, particularly the so-called Internet of things (aka connected devices) and data…
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U.K. fights Russian oligarch over North Sea oil
Related: Putin’s cronies lose $50 billion Fridman’s deal with RWE was first announced a year ago, just as the West imposed its first round of sanctions against Russia over Ukraine….
Google+ is about to be broken up
Hangouts is Google’s one-stop shop for communications, combining instant messaging, text messaging, Internet phone calls, video messaging and group chats. Particularly because of its presence on Android phones and Gmail,…
This tiny card will give your smartphone 200 GB of storage
As smartphones become our primary cameras, those huge photo and video files tend to eat up space pretty quickly. A growing number of cloud storage options, including Google+ (GOOGL, Tech30)…
Costco teams with Citi, Visa
Related: Costco just killed my favorite credit card Most stock quote data provided by BATS. Market indices are shown in real time, except for the DJIA, which is delayed by…
Too much Facebook leads to envy and depression
Facebook has allowed me a little window into my friends’ lives back home. They have babieswell some of them have teenagers. They have lovely homes. And the dinnersoh the dinners…
Malaysia hopes revamp will revive airline
“We are seeing signs today that they are at least looking at necessary steps to survive in the modern competitive world.” Related: Why planes don’t live stream data But saying…
A bank is offering scented credit cards to Middle Eastern women
The bank also came out with a “selfie” credit card, which allows users to upload photos of themselves from their phones and have them printed on their cards. According to…
Deflation risk is now a worry even for China
But economists are worried about something more sinister: The prospect that a harmful deflationary cycle could develop at a time when central banks are running out of ways to respond….
‘Judge Judy’ extends contract with CBS until 2020
First debuting in 1996, “Judge Judy” has been the #1 court show for 969 consecutive weeks. – Most stock quote data provided by BATS. Market indices are shown in real…
Hyundai issues safety recall for power steering defect on 200,000 vehicles
The level of force necessary to steer the vehicle without power steering was within compliance standards, and the flaw has not historically been considered a safety defect in the U.S.,…
Room to run: 7 stocks Wall Street thinks will soar
Upside potential: 47% each Last year airline stocks took off and never landed. American Airlines (AAL) surged 112% and Delta (DAL) spiked nearly 70% as investors feasted on this suddenly…
Apple, Yahoo bus drivers vote to unionize
It wasn’t immediately clear when the drivers would seek contract negotiations with Compass, which didn’t immediately respond to a request for comment on Sunday. – Most stock quote data provided…
‘Corinthian 15’ launch ‘debt strike’ over student loans
Related: The debt collector that does the government’s dirty work A creditor advocacy group called Debt Collective has taken up the Corinthian 15 cause. Debt Collective, which is an offshoot…
The answer to New York City’s housing crisis: Smaller apartments
Rents in the city rose by 75% between 2000 and 2012, according to a 2014 report by the New York City Comptroller’s Office. The city’s mayor, Bill DeBlasio, has promised…
Kelly Osbourne quits E!’s ‘Fashion Police’
Giuliana Rancic has since apologized for her comments. – Most stock quote data provided by BATS. Market indices are shown in real time, except for the DJIA, which is delayed…
The woman who broke into the BBQ ‘boys club’
“I’m just preaching the gospel of barbecue,” Cookston says.”I do what I love.” Related: Women build bigger businesses – “It sounds like a lot of sour milk,” Cookston says. “Everything…
Hardcore ‘House of Cards’ fans have already finished watching season 3
It was 8 a.m. in the U.K. when @MurphyOReilly says he started. He didn’t go outside (“fresh air is so overrated!”) and bought American snacks to keep him in the…
India looks for economic magic in new budget
The ghost of 1991 In the Indian media, comparisons are being made with 1991, the year India launched a series of economic reforms that opened up its economy and reversed…
Rick Perry: ‘Unemployment rate is a sham’
Related: 3 things Rick Perry should know about income inequality – Most stock quote data provided by BATS. Market indices are shown in real time, except for the DJIA, which…
Rick Perry: ‘Unemployment rate is a sham’
Related: 3 things Rick Perry should know about income inequality – Most stock quote data provided by BATS. Market indices are shown in real time, except for the DJIA, which…
Benmosche, controversial former AIG CEO, dies
CNNMoney’s David Goldman contributed to this report Most stock quote data provided by BATS. Market indices are shown in real time, except for the DJIA, which is delayed by two…
Obama administration proposes a ban on assault rifle bullet
“The Obama Administration was unable to ban America’s most popular sporting rifle through the legislative process, so now it’s trying to ban commonly owned and used ammunition through regulation,” said…
Europe’s gas power play against Russia coming to a head
President Vladimir Putin has warned this week that Gazprom could turn off the taps again. A new dispute could have a knock-on effect on Europe. About a third of the…
FCC voting on historic Internet rules
– Most stock quote data provided by BATS. Market indices are shown in real time, except for the DJIA, which is delayed by two minutes. All times are ET. Disclaimer….
FCC voting on historic Internet rules
– Most stock quote data provided by BATS. Market indices are shown in real time, except for the DJIA, which is delayed by two minutes. All times are ET. Disclaimer….
The luxury travel industry is now catering to kids
Related: Bored of your superyacht? Try a submarine Luxury hotels are also stepping up their child-focused amenities and activities. – “We see families often start out with a domestic vacation,…
Billionaire GOP contributor maxes out in one day
Griffin’s past political contributions have included groups like America Rising, Karl Rove’s American Crossroads, Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell’s campaign, and the independent group that supported Mitt Romney’s 2012 presidential…
America has deflation in January
January’s deflation could cause the Federal Reserve to hesitate on raising its key interest rate, which many expect them to do later this year. Federal Reserve Chair Janet Yellen and…
Google learns how to beat you at Atari video games
In some games, the Google computer was able to learn strategies that would help it maximize its score. For example, after playing the brick-breaking game Breakout 600 times, deep-Q network…