Media rumors on the impending iPad 3 launch could turn out to be true as retail shops are also moving fast to clear their stocks of iPad 2. The first week of March is considered as the most likely period for the launch of Apple's next generation iPad, dubbed iPad 3 and a Michigan-based supermarket chain has already slashed the price of iPad 2 to clear its shelves for the new tablet.
Pinterest--the new social network based off of photo-sharing--recently became one of the top five social networks on the Internet. As it continues to close in on the type of traffic that brands such as Twitter and Facebook have, Pinterest is becoming popular among celebrities and large companies. With that in mind, we've created a list of the most important celebrities, brands and other pinners on Pinterest that you must follow:
The Malkin family, owner of the Empire State Building and other properties in New York and Connecticut, has filed for an initial public offering that will allow the public to own a piece of the storied Art Deco landmark.
Empire State Realty Trust, owners of the iconic Empire State Building, filed to sell up to $1 billion of its Class A common stock, giving ordinary investors a chance to own a piece of the building that has been fought over by billionaires.
As the first traces of snow began to fall on day four of Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week in New York, Falguni and Shane Peacock heated things up in the studio with their Fall 2012 collection that embodies dark, edgy glamour. View the slideshow to see photos of the Falguni and Shane Fall 2012 runway show at Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week in New York.
Sales at U.S. retailers probably climbed in January as Americans bought more new cars and shoppers took advantage of post-holiday promotions, a sign that the U.S. economy is recovering, economists said before a report this week.
U.S. stock markets may begin the week with gains as stocks in Asia and Europe advanced after Greek parliament approved austerity measures demanded by Eurozone leaders to secure a bailout package and avoid a messy debt default.
Microsoft India's retail website was down on Monday after an apparent hack, with a purportedly Chinese group called Evil Shadow Team posting doctored screenshots that seemed to be of partially obscured customers' usernames and passwords.
Despite a mediocre earnings season and signs of an overbought market, Wall Street bulls are likely to remain in control this week.
An audit released this week called the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey a challenged and dysfunctional organization, citing the ballooning costs at New York's World Trade Center. But, for all the turmoil at the site, the Port Authority has taken steps to return it to both the private and public city.
I get to the bottom of what file sharing means for the actual market of intellectual property.
Valentine's Day is round the corner and many retailers have announced discounts for shoppers who want to buy something special for their loved ones. Looking for Valentine's Day gifts for him? Or for her? Here's a quick look at some of the best online Valentine's Day deals you will find at some of the biggest and most popular retailers around.
Despite a mediocre earnings season and signs of an overbought market, Wall Street bulls are likely to remain in control next week. There are a number of catalysts that have helped the market this year, including a slew of improved economic data and the Federal Reserve's vow to keep interest rates low.
Rumors are rife that Apple is all set to launch its next generation iPad, but the Android lovers should not lose heart as Amazon is also anticipated to release two versions of its flagship Kindle Fire, one of which will be bigger than the existing Fire, AllThingsD has reported.
The constant rumor mill churning around online megalith Amazon.com (AMZN) has offered up a new hatchling, in brick and mortar form. The world's largest online retailer will open a physical store in Seattle, according to Good E-Reader, making it the first major online retailer to jump from an Internet Protocol address to actual zip code.
Consumers are feeling relatively upbeat about where the economy will be six months from now, but right now, after maxing out their credit card and perhaps purchasing a big-ticket item over the holidays, they're planning on sticking to a budget. Those are the main findings from a preliminary survey of February consumer confidence conducted by the University of Michigan and Thomson Reuters, which was released Friday morning.
J.C. Penney Co is introducing a three-tier price model by which the retailer is essentially committing to a new markdown pricing strategy that will convince consumers that some items will not have price reductions (everyday fair price), thereby their risk of buying at current prices is low, according to a Stanford University business faculty.
Britain's Kate Middleton and her sister Pippa have bumped Lady Gaga off the international fashion map.
Activision Blizzard Inc. (NASDAQ:ATVI), the large video game maker, beat analysts' expectations as it retained more World of Warcraft subscribers and had massive retail sales for its Call of Duty title.
The tech giants of Silicon Valley appear to be chasing after Apple's brick-and-mortar sales model: Earlier this week, rumors began to leak about the possibility of an Amazon brick-and-mortar store opening in Seattle. Google has followed up with an announcement of creating a store in Dublin, Ireland.
A new contender for the world's tallest building has emerged. Avesta Group's Azerbaijian Tower is set to rise over a kilometer in height, to around 3,444 feet and 189 floors. It would surpass the 2,723-foot Burj Khalifa, currently the world's tallest building, as well as the planned Kingdom Tower.
Kodak announced Thursday it plans to stop making digital cameras, pocket video cameras and digital picture frames in the first half of 2012 in a bid to cut costs.
