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Big senior leadership shakeup at Nike

Big senior leadership shakeup at Nike

26 May 2023

Tadeu Marroco, new chief executive of BAT. Source: Supplied

Tadeu Marroco takes the helm at British American Tobacco

16 May 2023

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The Activite smartwatch from Withings that looks good and monitors your health. Image:

Activite: a smartwatch that fuses fashion and fitness

26 Jun 2014

Bob O'Donnell says Microsoft's strategy allows platforms and services to be separated and is counter-intuitive. Image:

Nokia X2 from Microsoft runs Android's OS

26 Jun 2014

Google's Sundar Pichai says that Android software platforms will be used in smartwatches, cars and televisions sets. Image:

Android software to be used in cars, watches, TVs

26 Jun 2014

Global Equities Analyst Trip Chowdhry says Apple and Samsung will need to catch up with some of the Fire's innovations. Image:

Amazon sets 'Fire' to smartphone market

19 Jun 2014

Elon Musk says Tesla will not pursue people using or copying its technology. Image: Twitter

Tesla patents available to 'open source movement'

17 Jun 2014

The new Samsung Galaxy Tab S line will compete head-on with Apple's iPad Air and iPad Mini. Image:

Samsung's new high-end tablet may challenge iPads

17 Jun 2014

Allergan's David Pyott, back by shareholders, has again rejected Valeant Pharmaceutical's bid to buy the company. Image:

Valeant's higher offer rejected by Allergan again

11 Jun 2014

Jeep sales in the US climbed by 58% in May and may indicate that conditions in the USA economy are improving fast. Image:

Chrysler's US sales jump 17% in May

4 Jun 2014

Apple's Tim Cook showed off new operating system software, a new programming language and new software for health applications and for controlling lights and appliances in homes. Image: Apple

Apple unveils HealthKit, HomeKit and new operating systems

3 Jun 2014

The Ford Explorer is one of a number of models that are part of a recall of 1.4m cars in the USA, most of them related to problems with the power steering system. Image: Wikipedia

Ford recalls almost 1.4 million cars in North America

2 Jun 2014

Analyst see Apple's deal with Beats to get Jimmy Iovine and Dr Dre on board is a mismatch that won't add much to the company's value. Image: Wikipedia

Software to star at Apple developers conference

2 Jun 2014

Simband, Samsung's latest health device works in tandem with SAMI, an open source platform that stores data from the body digitally to better understand health issues. Image:

Samsung unveils new digital health platform

30 May 2014

LG's new G3 is drawing some rave reviews from various technology magazines around the world. Image:

LG launches new flagship G3 smartphone

29 May 2014

Microsoft's Surface Pro 3 is a combination of a tablet and a serious business computer claims Microsoft's Satya Nadella. Image: Wikimedia Commons

Microsoft's new Surface Pro 3 computer and tablet

22 May 2014

The Chinese government has banned all government agencies from installing Windows 8 on its computers. Image:

Microsoft to negotiate with China after Windows 8 ban

21 May 2014

Google has bought software company Divide so it can incorporate more security into its Android operating systems. Image:

Android out to conquer businesses with startup Divide

20 May 2014

An airbag fault has prompted Hyundai to recall 140,000 vehicles in the USA and 3,500 in Puerto Rico. Image:

Hyundai recalls 140,000 SUVs over airbag issue

20 May 2014

GM's Jeff Boyer says the company is taking all safety issues seriously and reacting promptly to any manufacturing defects. Image:

General Motors recalls 2,9m more cars worldwide

16 May 2014

Google has opened its beta program for the Glass device to anyone willing to buy the device for US$1,500. Image: Wikipedia

Google selling Glass internet eyewear in US

15 May 2014

HP's Martin Fink says applications must be scaled for hybrid environments. Image: HP

HP pledges US$1bn investment in cloud computing

8 May 2014

Apple's Attorney Harold McElhinny says Samsung sold 37m phones that infringed Apple's copyright. Image: Lisa Shuchman

Apple, Samsung make final pitches in high-stakes trial

2 May 2014

Apple splitting stock as iPhone sales soar

Apple splitting stock as iPhone sales soar

25 Apr 2014

IBM's boss Ginni Rometty says the company's performance will improve in the next year.Image: Wikipedia

IBM hammered on earnings slump

22 Apr 2014

The ASIMO robot built by Honda, walks downstairs to a glittering event in Manhattan. Image:

Honda's new ASIMO robot, more human-like than ever

22 Apr 2014

Zynga has released a new version of FarmVille tailored to smartphones and tablet computers. Image: Google

Zynga seeks to harvest players with mobile FarmVille game

22 Apr 2014

GM is to ask a New York court for protection from damages claims arising from the deaths of 13 people because of manufacturing defects. Image: Andrey Burmakin

GM seeks court protection from ignition lawsuits

17 Apr 2014

Mary Barra, Chief Executive of GM was apparently informed about steering problems affecting GM cars in 2011. Image: LinkedIn

GM has known about steering problems since 2011

16 Apr 2014

Titan Aerospace's high-flying drone that can provide monitor deforestation and disasters as well as deploy atmospheric satellites to provide Internet access to millions. Image:

Google buys drone for its stable

15 Apr 2014

GM's chief executive Mary Barra has apologised to people affected by the safety recall and met with those who lost loved one in accidents. Image: LinkedIn

GM boss 'deeply sorry' after deadly crashes

3 Apr 2014

Amazon's Fire TV bundle that will offer streaming video in competition with Hulu and Netflix. Image:

Amazon launches new device for streaming video

3 Apr 2014

More news

The Activite smartwatch from Withings that looks good and monitors your health. Image:

Activite: a smartwatch that fuses fashion and fitness

26 Jun 2014

Bob O'Donnell says Microsoft's strategy allows platforms and services to be separated and is counter-intuitive. Image:

Nokia X2 from Microsoft runs Android's OS

26 Jun 2014

Google's Sundar Pichai says that Android software platforms will be used in smartwatches, cars and televisions sets. Image:

Android software to be used in cars, watches, TVs

26 Jun 2014

Global Equities Analyst Trip Chowdhry says Apple and Samsung will need to catch up with some of the Fire's innovations. Image:

Amazon sets 'Fire' to smartphone market

19 Jun 2014

Elon Musk says Tesla will not pursue people using or copying its technology. Image: Twitter

Tesla patents available to 'open source movement'

17 Jun 2014

The new Samsung Galaxy Tab S line will compete head-on with Apple's iPad Air and iPad Mini. Image:

Samsung's new high-end tablet may challenge iPads

17 Jun 2014

Allergan's David Pyott, back by shareholders, has again rejected Valeant Pharmaceutical's bid to buy the company. Image:

Valeant's higher offer rejected by Allergan again

11 Jun 2014

Jeep sales in the US climbed by 58% in May and may indicate that conditions in the USA economy are improving fast. Image:

Chrysler's US sales jump 17% in May

4 Jun 2014

Apple's Tim Cook showed off new operating system software, a new programming language and new software for health applications and for controlling lights and appliances in homes. Image: Apple

Apple unveils HealthKit, HomeKit and new operating systems

3 Jun 2014

The Ford Explorer is one of a number of models that are part of a recall of 1.4m cars in the USA, most of them related to problems with the power steering system. Image: Wikipedia

Ford recalls almost 1.4 million cars in North America

2 Jun 2014

Analyst see Apple's deal with Beats to get Jimmy Iovine and Dr Dre on board is a mismatch that won't add much to the company's value. Image: Wikipedia

Software to star at Apple developers conference

2 Jun 2014

Simband, Samsung's latest health device works in tandem with SAMI, an open source platform that stores data from the body digitally to better understand health issues. Image:

Samsung unveils new digital health platform

30 May 2014

LG's new G3 is drawing some rave reviews from various technology magazines around the world. Image:

LG launches new flagship G3 smartphone

29 May 2014

Microsoft's Surface Pro 3 is a combination of a tablet and a serious business computer claims Microsoft's Satya Nadella. Image: Wikimedia Commons

Microsoft's new Surface Pro 3 computer and tablet

22 May 2014

The Chinese government has banned all government agencies from installing Windows 8 on its computers. Image:

Microsoft to negotiate with China after Windows 8 ban

21 May 2014

Google has bought software company Divide so it can incorporate more security into its Android operating systems. Image:

Android out to conquer businesses with startup Divide

20 May 2014

An airbag fault has prompted Hyundai to recall 140,000 vehicles in the USA and 3,500 in Puerto Rico. Image:

Hyundai recalls 140,000 SUVs over airbag issue

20 May 2014

GM's Jeff Boyer says the company is taking all safety issues seriously and reacting promptly to any manufacturing defects. Image:

General Motors recalls 2,9m more cars worldwide

16 May 2014

Google has opened its beta program for the Glass device to anyone willing to buy the device for US$1,500. Image: Wikipedia

Google selling Glass internet eyewear in US

15 May 2014

HP's Martin Fink says applications must be scaled for hybrid environments. Image: HP

HP pledges US$1bn investment in cloud computing

8 May 2014

Apple's Attorney Harold McElhinny says Samsung sold 37m phones that infringed Apple's copyright. Image: Lisa Shuchman

Apple, Samsung make final pitches in high-stakes trial

2 May 2014

Apple splitting stock as iPhone sales soar

Apple splitting stock as iPhone sales soar

25 Apr 2014

IBM's boss Ginni Rometty says the company's performance will improve in the next year.Image: Wikipedia

IBM hammered on earnings slump

22 Apr 2014

The ASIMO robot built by Honda, walks downstairs to a glittering event in Manhattan. Image:

Honda's new ASIMO robot, more human-like than ever

22 Apr 2014

Zynga has released a new version of FarmVille tailored to smartphones and tablet computers. Image: Google

Zynga seeks to harvest players with mobile FarmVille game

22 Apr 2014

GM is to ask a New York court for protection from damages claims arising from the deaths of 13 people because of manufacturing defects. Image: Andrey Burmakin

GM seeks court protection from ignition lawsuits

17 Apr 2014

Mary Barra, Chief Executive of GM was apparently informed about steering problems affecting GM cars in 2011. Image: LinkedIn

GM has known about steering problems since 2011

16 Apr 2014

Titan Aerospace's high-flying drone that can provide monitor deforestation and disasters as well as deploy atmospheric satellites to provide Internet access to millions. Image:

Google buys drone for its stable

15 Apr 2014

GM's chief executive Mary Barra has apologised to people affected by the safety recall and met with those who lost loved one in accidents. Image: LinkedIn

GM boss 'deeply sorry' after deadly crashes

3 Apr 2014

Amazon's Fire TV bundle that will offer streaming video in competition with Hulu and Netflix. Image:

Amazon launches new device for streaming video

3 Apr 2014

Microsoft's new boss, Satya Nadella, encourages users to remain loyal to the Windows operating systems. Image: Wikimedia

Microsoft's smartphone assistant, Cortana

3 Apr 2014

There has been a slight improvement in the US manufacturing outlook for the coming year after years of depressed conditions in industry. Image: Beeboys

US manufacturing activity picks up in March

2 Apr 2014

John Chen says that BlackBerry is on track to return to profitability. Image:

BlackBerry still bleeding with US423m loss

31 Mar 2014

Computers lose more ground to tablets

Computers lose more ground to tablets

28 Mar 2014

Cyber-crime is now a well organised 'economy' says Juniper Networks. Image: Chanpipat

Cybercrime is part of online economy says study

26 Mar 2014

Google has teamed up with Luxottica to make frames for its Glass device. Image: Wikipedia

Google partners with Luxottica for Internet eyewear

26 Mar 2014

Android will be available for a wide range of different smartwatches. Image:

Google expands Android platform to wearables

20 Mar 2014

GM has recalled its Chevrolet Cobalt model over a faulty ignition. Image: GM

GM recalls another 1.8m cars amid safety probe

18 Mar 2014

AT&T wins clearance to buy Leap Wireless

17 Mar 2014

The Galaxy S5 and other current models do not infringe Apple's patents and may be sold in the USA. Image:

Judge rejects Apple bid to ban Samsung devices

7 Mar 2014

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