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Why Hasn't Apple Released A New Apple TV?
Wednesday, December 10, 2014 - 3:59pm | 699Apple Inc. (NASDAQ: AAPL) continues to receive new software updates for Apple TV, bringing new content to the Mac maker's set-top box. Unlike the iPad, iPhone, MacBook Air and MacBook Pro, Apple does not upgrade Apple TV on an annual basis. In fact, the device has not been updated since...
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Yahoo's Developer Conference Is The Company's Way Of 'Fighting Back'
Wednesday, December 10, 2014 - 1:29pm | 583Yahoo! Inc. (NASDAQ: YHOO) announced this week that it will hold its first mobile developer conference on February 19, 2015. The event is expected to demonstrate Yahoo's mobile first strategy, which could include presentations by Flurry, a mobile analytics company that Yahoo acquired...
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10 Tech Stocking Stuffers You Should Buy For Christmas
Wednesday, November 26, 2014 - 8:57am | 896It seems like everyone already has a smartphone, computer and/or tablet. For alternative gift-giving ideas, Benzinga turned to Santa's little helpers (AKA tech analysts) to see what belongs under the Christmas tree. Alienware PCs Sean Udall, CIO of Quantum Trading Strategies and author of...
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Why Steve Jobs Might Be 'Spinning In His Grave' This Black Friday
Friday, November 21, 2014 - 9:43am | 752Apple Inc. (NASDAQ: AAPL) has dropped the price of its MacBook Air every year for the last three years. MacBook Air purchaser hopefuls enjoy these cuts in addition to the predictably steep discounts found at retail. Best Buy Co Inc (NYSE: BBY) is among retailers betting on Apple as a customer...
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Chromecast Vs. Fire TV Stick Vs. Roku Streaming Stick: Which Device Will Stuff More Stockings?
Wednesday, November 19, 2014 - 12:54pm | 519The holiday shopping season is in full effect, and that means big sales for TV-connected devices. HDMI dongles are by far the cheapest, but which one will come out on top? "It seems to me like Roku is the market leader there and they're probably going to continue to keep [that] share,...
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Tariff Removal Could Mean Fewer U.S. Jobs And Lower-Priced Goods
Friday, November 14, 2014 - 4:18pm | 714Earlier this week the United States and China agreed to drop tariffs for various technology products, including GPS devices and semiconductors. Apple Inc. (NASDAQ: AAPL) and other manufacturers could benefit (notably those that manufacture products in China), but one analyst says there are...
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iPhone 6 Vs. Entire Galaxy Line: Will Apple Win The Holidays?
Friday, November 14, 2014 - 1:57pm | 846Apple Inc.'s (NASDAQ: AAPL) iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus are going up against a large number of Samsung (OTC: SSNLF) devices, including the newly released Galaxy Note Edge. The iPhone 6 has been very successful, but the 6 Plus' bendable body surprised consumers who expected Apple to...
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DoubleClick Outage Might Have Cost Google Millions (Not Billions) Of Dollars
Thursday, November 13, 2014 - 6:02pm | 688The DoubleClick outage caused more than a few headaches on Wednesday, but Google Inc's (NASDAQ: GOOG) (NASDAQ: GOOGL) quick resolution seems to have minimized the economic impact. "Google is making money from the advertisers -- the people that are actually trying to sell a product --...
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Will Amazon Ever Make A Profit?
Monday, November 3, 2014 - 5:55pm | 762Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ: AMZN) recently had another bad quarter and disappointed investors. Can the company ever turn things around? "The whole business model of not making money on the core delivery business -- I think that is gonna be a major problem," John Thompson, CEO and...
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Rite Aid, CVS Unlikely To Win War Against Apple
Wednesday, October 29, 2014 - 12:54pm | 987CVS Health Corp and Rite Aid Corporation (NYSE: RAD) surprised consumers when they announced they would no longer accept Apple Inc.'s (NASDAQ: AAPL) new mobile payment solution. This unexpected move appears to be tied to CurrentC, an upcoming payment solution that numerous retailers are...
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Amid Mysterious Apple Event, Analysts Expect Larger iPad By Next Year
Monday, October 13, 2014 - 3:15pm | 693Apple Inc. (NASDAQ: AAPL) has been rumored to be developing a 12-inch tablet for more than a year. Is the company finally ready to unveil a larger iPad? According to The Wall Street Journal, the biggest iPad could be delayed until 2015 so that suppliers can focus on the new iPhone. "I...
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What Is Apple's 'It's Been Way Too Long' Promo Hinting At?
Friday, October 10, 2014 - 1:08am | 579Apple Inc. (NASDAQ: AAPL) is gearing up for its next media event on October 16. It could be the firm's event of the year, but will it live up to Apple's September 9 extravaganza? The official invite indicates that Apple will introduce a product that either has not been refreshed or is...
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Is Carl Icahn Good For Apple?
Thursday, October 9, 2014 - 5:23pm | 965Carl Icahn has been very open about what he wants from Apple Inc. (NASDAQ: AAPL) -- including an Ultra HD television set. More than anything, Icahn wants a buyback. Is this good for Apple and its investors, or would it be better if Icahn and other activist investors backed off? "I think...
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Will Adam Sandler, 'Crouching Tiger' Bring New Subscribers To Netflix, Inc.?
Friday, October 3, 2014 - 3:44pm | 843Netflix, Inc. (NASDAQ: NFLX) announced a number of exclusive deals recently, including plans to stream "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon: The Green Legend" and the TV series "Gotham." In October, Netflix also revealed it had secured a four-picture deal with Adam Sandler. No...
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Will Facebook Inc's Health Care Initiative Exploit Users?
Friday, October 3, 2014 - 3:04pm | 760Facebook Inc (NASDAQ: FB) is expected to enter the health care sector with support communities and/or preventative care applications. This could be huge for the social network, which already collects some user data. What does it mean for Facebook's 1.32 billion users? "I think it...