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Cobalt’s Valkyrie Aircraft Racks Up $50M In Preorders, But FAA Approval May Be Years Away
Cobalt has $50 million in preorders but has not yet sought FAA approval for the 300 mph craft, which could be years away.
Apple Pay Going Live In China On Feb. 18
Apple will significantly increase the footprint of its mobile payment solution by launching the service in China on Feb. 18.
Apple Watch Price Slashed By $100; Apple Watch 2 Release Imminent Next Month?
Apple Watch is now available with a $100 discount with Best Buy and B&H — stoking speculation that the Apple Watch 2 may be announced next month.
Grammys 2016: This Year Could Be Kendrick Lamar, Compton And South LA’s Coronation, But It’s Been Long Building
Kendrick Lamar's Best Rap Album win Monday ended a drought for rap artists from the Los Angeles area.
Apple Recalls Faulty USB-C Cables For MacBook Laptops
Apple has said some of the USB-C cables it shipped with its latest MacBook laptop could be faulty and causing power issues.
iPhone 7 Delay? Apple’s Chipmaker TSMC Says Earthquake Damage Greater Than First Thought
Damage to the plants of iPhone 7 chipmaker TSMC from a Feb. 6 temblor may be more severe than initially believed.
Apple iPhone 7 Rumors: Concept Model Reveals Newer Features Like Waterproof Liquidmetal Chassis
An iPhone 7 concept model designed by Herman Haidin has surfaced along with its purported features.
Safe Harbor 2.0: Confusion Reigns As US, EU Send Mixed Messages Over ‘Privacy Shield’ Data-Sharing Rules
A new data agreement between the U.S. and the European Union has been hailed as the replacement for Safe Harbor — but companies are unsure.
Foxconn, Sharp Close To Merger Deal, Foxconn Chief Says; Shares Surge
Sharp’s shares gained 25.7 percent in two days on the Tokyo Stock Exchange on Friday reports of Foxconn’s chief flying to Japan to meet company officials.
Apple Updates Trade-In Program To Include Cracked Screens, Buttons And Cameras
Apple is reportedly preparing to launch a new system allowing users to trade in broken iPhones as a way of urging them to upgrade.
Google Driverless Cars Head To Washington State For Bad Weather Trials
To test its autonomous vehicles in more extreme weather conditions Google will begin testing the cars near Seattle.
Sharp U-Turn: TV Maker Enters Exclusive Merger Talks With Foxconn, Report Says
Company shares soared following news about the bidding war between Foxconn and a Japanese government-backed fund for the electronics company.
Google Likely To Manufacture Future Nexus Devices In-House, Like Apple: Report
Google is apparently mulling the idea of manufacturing Nexus smartphones and tablets completely in-house, much like how Apple does it.
Safe Harbor Deadline Expires As EU-US Officials Fail To Reach Compromise
A data-sharing deal between the U.S. and Europe ran out Sunday, but European Commission leader Jean-Claude Juncker is confident a new deal can be struck.
Sharp Leans Toward Japanese Fund Even As Foxconn’s Offer Looms Amid Bailout Talks
The embattled consumer-electronics maker recorded more than $9.91 billion in losses in its core television business during the past four years.
Safe Harbor 2.0: US-EU Data Protection Talks Are Coming Down To The Wire
The Safe Harbor deal, which allowed Facebook, Google, Microsoft and others to move user data across the Atlantic, is over. Will a new deal replace it?
iPhone Wireless Charging Technology Being Developed By Apple For 2017: Report
Apple is reportedly working with partners in the U.S. and Asia to develop the groundbreaking technology and could be ready to introduce it as soon as 2017.
US, EU Tax Conflict Looming Over Loopholes For Google, Starbucks, Apple
Fired by public sentiment, the European Commission is preparing fresh measures to stop tax avoidance, drawing hints of retaliation from the United States.
EU Shuts Down Tax Loopholes As It Targets Google, Apple, Amazon And Facebook
Google, Apple, Facebook and other U.S. tech companies could face increased tax bills as European Union regulators propose major tax changes to close loopholes.
Apple Recalling MacBook, iPhone And iPad Chargers Over Electric Shock Fears
Chargers for Apple’s MacBook, iPhones and iPads have been recalled over fears the pins may break and cause an electric shock.
Samsung Forecasts Tough Year Ahead As Smartphone Sales Dip
A dip in smartphone sales would hurt profits in 2016, the company warned, underscoring a broader trend impacting consumer electronics producers.
Asian Stocks Fall After Apple Slumps, Fed Leaves Interest-Rate Expectations Little Changed
Shares in both Japan and South Korea were down early Thursday after the U.S. Federal Reserve left interest rates unchanged.
iPhone Sales Unlikely To Get Boost From India, Which Is No Apple-Obsessed China
Despite what you may have heard, the subcontinent is not going to be another China when it comes to fueling Apple’s next growth phase.
Apple iPad Air 3 Rumors: Four Speakers, LED Flash For Camera Expected
A leaked schematic of the iPad Air 3 suggest that it will arrive with quad speakers and LED flash for its rear shooter.
iPhone 5se: Apple Eyes Midrange With 4-Inch Smartphone Featuring Touch ID, Better Camera, Siri
The tech giant dominates the premium market, but with slowing growth and increasing competition, it may be time to go affordable.
Apple Car ‘Project Titan’ Faces Team Hiring Freeze Amid Setbacks
Chief Design Officer Jony Ive is reportedly displeased with the group’s progress.
Alleged iPhone 5se Photo Surface Alongside iPhone 5
A leaked photo of the alleged iPhone 5se has surfaced placed next to the iPhone 5.
Earnings Preview: McDonald’s Corporation (MCD), Apple Inc (AAPL), Amazon.com Inc (AMZN), Caterpillar Inc (CAT)
Major names in technology, consumer products and the industrial sector will report their latest earnings starting Monday.
Apple Hires Top VR Expert Doug Bowman As It Plays Catch Up With Facebook, Samsung, Microsoft And Google
Apple’s secretive virtual reality plans are gathering pace as, after a series of related acquisitions, it has hired one of the best-known researchers in the area.
Xiaomi To Push Offline Sales In 2016: Chinese Smartphone Maker Mulls US Retail Launch
Having missed its 2015 sales target, Xiaomi is reportedly set to focus on its offline presence this year.


