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Tech Pro: Snapchat Is Valuable, But It's No Facebook
Tuesday, May 24, 2016 - 12:32pm | 253TechCrunch reported that Snapchat is looking to raise $200 million, which would place the company's valuation as high as $22.7 billion. Speaking to CNBC, International Business Times' Michael Learmonth pointed out that Snapchat's latest round of financing implies it is among one of the most...
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Facebook Testing 'Moneypenny,' A Virtual Assistant For Messenger
Tuesday, July 14, 2015 - 1:42pm | 337Tech website The Information recently revealed that social media giant Facebook Inc (NASDAQ: FB) is testing a virtual assistant feature for mobile devices called "Moneypenny." Michael Learmonth, editor of tech, media and culture at International Business Times, was on CNBC Tuesday to...
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Why Facebook And Google Dropped Satellite Internet Plans
Tuesday, June 9, 2015 - 3:25pm | 327Recent reports have highlighted that both Facebook Inc (NASDAQ: FB) and Google Inc (NASDAQ: GOOG)(NASDAQ: GOOGL) are doing away with plans of providing Internet access through satellite. Michael Learmonth, Technology Editor at International Business Times, was on CNBC to discuss why the...
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Periscope Or Meerkat: Who'll Emerge The Winner Of Live Streaming?
Friday, March 27, 2015 - 3:52pm | 330Twitter Inc (NYSE: TWTR) is betting it big on live streaming to be the next big thing in video sharing space with its recently acquired app, Periscope. However, it is expected to face some tough competition from a similar service, Meerkat. Michael Learmonth, editor of tech, media and culture at...
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Can Patent Lawsuits Really Block The Sales Of iPhone?
Friday, February 27, 2015 - 3:11pm | 330Telecom equipment maker Ericsson (ADR) (NASDAQ: ERIC) announced Friday that it will be suing Apple Inc. (NASDAQ: AAPL) for infringing on 41 of its mobile related patents. Through the lawsuit, Ericsson will seek to block the sale of iPhone and iPads in the U.S. International Business Times Tech...
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How To Make The Next Version Of Google Glass A Success
Tuesday, January 20, 2015 - 9:31am | 367Google Inc (NASDAQ: GOOGL) (NASDAQ: GOOG) announced recently that it will be discontinuing its current Google Glass and will come up with a new one in some time. Michael Learmonth, Technology Editor at International Business Times, was on CNBC Friday to discuss what made Google discontinue the...