Recent Posts

Qualcomm dials in cell towers so drones can fly anywhere

  Bloomberg One of the main hurdles to drones’ ability to zip around the country delivering packages is a requirement that they stay within their operator’s line of sight during daylight hours. Qualcomm Inc. is working on a solution that’s been right before our eyes: cellphone networks. The rules from the US Federal Aviation Administration exist to help prevent accidents ...

Read More »

Fitbit eyes smartwatch pioneer Pebble for buyout

  Relaxnews Fitbit is close to buying the smartwatch-maker Pebble, known for its string of successful crowdfunding campaigns. Due to financial difficulties, Pebble is under pressure to find a buyer, although the brand itself risks being phased out after a potential takeover. Despite its original products, the American startup hasn’t managed to withstand growth in the smartwatch market, which has ...

Read More »

Fashion to rebound after toughest year

  Bloomberg The $2.4 trillion world fashion industry is poised to rebound in 2017 from one of its toughest years on record, according to a report. Improving global economies and restructuring measures by leading brands like Burberry Group Plc and Ralph Lauren Corp. mean overall industry sales are likely to rise as much as 3.5 percent next year, consulting firm ...

Read More »
Send this to a friend