One week after Apple’s $1 billion win over Samsung, Apple CEO Tim Cook and Google CEO Larry Page are holding secret patent talks. Is peace possible?
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Apple’s $1 Billion Patent Win Over Samsung Rattles Google’s Cage
The billion-dollar verdict is the largest victory yet in Apple’s global proxy war against arch-rival Google. But what does the decision mean for mobile innovation?
Spotify is Growing — But Why Isn’t It Growing Faster?
Spotify has frequently been hailed at as the savior of the moribund music industry. Sooner or later, the pundits argue, a streaming music service that gives users unlimited access to virtually every piece of recorded music in the …
The Smartphone Shakeout: Time Is Running Out for a Viable No. 3
Smartphone maker HTC has repeatedly cut its earnings and revenue outlook, and is reportedly shuttering its South Korea office. Nokia is struggling with a lukewarm response to its Lumia Windows Phone devices and challenges in …
Is Apple Losing Its Shine After Steve Jobs?
A few more disappointing quarters — or slowing iPhone sales-growth — and doubt could build about Apple’s post-Steve Jobs future.
Why a Euro-Zone Crisis Can’t Be Avoided Very Much Longer
Each postponement of financial disaster in the euro zone seems likely to last for a shorter time, and the U.S. won’t be able to escape the fallout indefinitely
Apple Earnings Miss Wall Street Target as Buyers Wait for New iPhone
Economic weakness in Europe hurts Apple’s quarterly results, but the main issue was consumers holding out for the new iPhone
Should Justice Drop the Apple Ebook Lawsuit?
When the news of the Department of Justice’s antitrust suit against Apple and five of the nation’s largest book publishers became public earlier this spring, it took many by surprise. The suit accused Apple and the publishers …
Is Apple Underpaying Its Retail Employees?
If there is any company that can be said to be on the cutting edge of retail, it’s Apple. Yes, the Most Profitable Company in the World has come to be one of the most admired names in business not only because of its …
Future of Retail: Companies That Profit By Investing in Employees
Ideally, a capitalist economy is constantly becoming more efficient. The benefits of that newly gained efficiency, however, are not always uniformly distributed. Sometimes it goes to business owners in the form of higher prices, …
Report: Netflix Beats Apple as No. 1 Online Movie Supplier
After building a powerful subscription video-on-demand business virtually overnight, Netflix passed Apple last year to become the top revenue earner in the U.S. online movie business.
Smartphones of the Future: 6 Predictions
Future mobile devices will change the way you do business–in ways you probably can’t even imagine. Here are a few predictions.
