Apple iPad and iPhone Are Bankrupting Finland
With his country currently experiencing some economic turbulence, Finnish Prime Minister Alexander Stubb said that Apple was partially to blame for Finland’s problems. In an interview with CNBC, Stubb said that several traditionally strong Finnish industries were in decline, and pointed to Apple as a major reason why. Finland was once one of the world’s […]
The “Wild West” of Domain Names All Over Again
Until recently, businesses and entrepreneurs establishing websites had a limited selection of available domains to choose from. The Internet was dominated by .com, .net, .org and, to a lesser extent, .biz. Yet, with an aggressive expansion of available domain names in the online world, that’s all set to change. The only remaining hurdle is awareness. […]
Apple Announcing New Product Launches at iPad and Mac Event
Apple is set for its second major product launch of the season. On October 16 at the Town Hall Theater in Cupertino, California, Apple is holding a major event, and rumor has it that the company will launch a new lineup of iPad and Macs while debuting its next-generation operating system. Here’s a rundown of […]
President Obama Meets Distinguished Tech Innovators in Los Angeles
The President of the United States of America visited tech co-working space Cross Campus during his latest visit to Southern California, opening up direct dialogue with local entrepreneurs to discuss the economy, tech industry concerns, and public policy. The CEO of Los Angeles based mobile app development company Dogtown Media met with President Obama during […]
1 in 3 Doctors Expected to Buy the iPhone 6
The Apple iPhone has been a hit with doctors since its initial release, and that trend is expected to reach new heights with the upcoming release of the company’s new iPhone 6. Apple’s new flagship iPhone line is replete with activity sensors and health and fitness tracking features, prompting some industry analysts to suggest that […]
Banks Hungry to Cash in on “Apple Pay” Mobile Commerce
U.S. banking giants are in a race to entice Apple Pay subscribers to select their branded cards when they set up their payment options. Various media outlets have reported that while every major bank in the country has set aside a sizeable “war chest,” Apple is imposing strict guidelines on how financial institutions may and […]
HealthKit Enhances Disease Research and Patient Monitoring
Even though iOS 8’s HealthKit has yet to be officially released, it is already helping doctors at Duke University and Stanford University keep track of patient wellness in individuals suffering from cancer, diabetes and other chronic health conditions. At Stanford, doctors have entered into a partnership with Apple as part of a pilot program to […]
Chinese Tech Company Alibaba Makes IPO in History
Shares of Chinese tech company Alibaba rocketed during the company’s high-profile IPO. Investors and tech industry analysts are already drawing comparisons with Facebook, Tom.com and other recent examples in which speculators flocked to buy a stock without really understanding how the company was going to generate a positive ROI. In Facebook’s case, it’s safe to say that […]
Apple Pay Marks Major Leap for Digital Payments
In addition to unveiling the Apple Watch and the new iPhone 6 models, Apple also revealed plans to sync up both devices with the Apple Pay digital payment system. The move will allow users to complete online and point-of-sale payments with their smartwatches and smartphones. Apple Pay uses near-field communications (NFC) technologies to allow connected […]
Apple Watch to Offers Health and Fitness Tracking Features
Apple has finally made its move into the wearables market official with the unveiling of the Apple Watch at an industry event in Cupertino, California on September 9, 2014. As expected, the Apple Watch is built around comprehensive health and fitness tracking features, something the company’s CEO, Tim Cook, has said is “personal” to him. […]