Tag Archives: Speaks

Google says it will buy Nest Labs for $3.2B

Posted on by

Google says it will buy Nest Labs, maker of high-tech smoke alarms and thermostats, for $3.2B NEW YORK (AP) — Google will pay $3.2 billion to buy Nest Labs, which develops high-tech...
    






Week Ahead: Fasten Seatbelts For Earnings, Indicators & Budget Fight

Posted on by

Stock markets shrugged off Friday’s confusingly low U.S. job creation numbers – so let’s see how they cope with an onslaught of news this coming week in the shape of big company earnings, economic...
    






CES 2014 in Las Vegas Highlights: Desktop Blood Pressure Monitor with Speech – VGP 4050 from Vitagoods LLC

Posted on by

The much awaited Consumer Electronics Show (CES), also known as International CES is just only a few days away from now. We have been eagerly waiting for this event since last and can’t wait anymore...
    






Frozen Movie Breaks Previous Disney Records

Posted on by

At the home box office, the movie grossed a hefty $300 million. In the rest of the world, it raked in a staggering $642 million which speaks volumes about its popularity. This makes it a record...
    






Nintendo Announces Massive 45% Increase In 3DS Games Sales In 2013

Posted on by

While the Wii U is still the “console who must not be named” in terms of sales at this point, Nintendo is more than happy to boast about its other piece of hardware, the 3DS. The handheld has...
    






The 15 Best Countries To Retire To In 2014

Posted on by

The Best Countries To Retire To In 2014 If you’re planning to retire abroad—because you want to live better for less, diversify your investments or enjoy a greater degree of adventure—you should...
    






Facebook To Help Brands Convert 55 Million U.S. Hispanics

Posted on by

In 2014 brands must finally resolve their fate with Hispanic consumers. Most companies see only the growing number of Hispanic consumers and their estimated $1.5B purchasing power in 2015, yet fail...
    






Pandora Mines Music Data Trove For Better Ads

Posted on by

A few months ago, I spoke with Eric Bieschke, Pandora’s’ Chief Scientist, for a story about the company’s approach to analyzing the music listening data it gleans from its 72 million active...