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Four of the world's most valuable internet companies are now based in China.
Four of the world's most valuable internet companies are based in China. $BIDU $JD $TENCENT $BABA - via StockTwits Related articles Alibaba IPO will make it biggest internet company in China and third biggest in the world Alibaba IPO is wake-up call for Silicon Valley
Gartner's Hype Cycle for Emerging Technologies
Gartner Group's latest Hype Cycle for Emerging Technologies is out. Last year, Big Data was at the “peak of inflated expectations.” This year, the Internet of Things is at the top of the hype cycle. A new entry to the Hype Cycle this year is “data science,” projected to reach the plateau in 2
Surprised Steve Ballmer Went Bonkers In His Clippers Intro Speech?
Here is how new Los Angeles Clippers owner Steve Ballmer introduced himself to fans in his introductory pep rally. Ballmer, the former Microsoft CEO who's known for his emotional speeches, was quite excited. He even gave the crowd his email address ([email protected]). Here is the video. via YouTube. The best part came at the
What Is $100 Actually Worth In Your State?
Money goes further in some states than others. Here is one way demonstration. The Tax Foundation released a map showing the relative value of $100 in every state (compared with the national average using the data from the Bureau of Economic Analysis). The same amount of dollars are worth almost 40 percent more in Mississippi
The Monkey Selfie Cannot Be Copyrighted
This monkey took a selfie using a photographer's camera. via Mashable. It went viral. Then the photographer tried to sue to protect the copyright he thought he deserved because it was his camera, his set-up, his planning, etc. However, the U.S. Copyright Office has settled the recent debate over the so-called monkey selfie,
The Burger King - Tim Hortons Deal Isn't Just About Dodging Taxes
Burger King has confirmed it will buy Canadian coffee and doughnut chain Tim Hortons for around $11 billion. The move has proved controversial, however, with Burger King confirming its intention to establish the new company's headquarters in Canada. Critics have lambasted the fast-food chain for moving abroad in an attempt to secure lower