Amazon HBO video streaming deal
An Amazon HBO video streaming deal has been announced by the two companies. Amazon Premium customers will be able to watch HBO licensed content...
Netflix added 2.25 million new members in Q1 2014
In the first quarter of 2014, Netflix added 2.25 million new members in the US, reaching a total of 35.7 million American members.
Worldwide, membership...
Ultra-fast fiber networks in 100 cities across USA, AT&T
AT&T says it plans to install ultra-fast fiber networks in 100 cities across America, with connection speeds of up to 1 Gigabit per second...
2013 Newspaper revenue fell, US
Despite a rise in circulation revenue, overall 2013 newspaper revenue fell 2.6%, according to figures published by the Newspaper Association of America. While circulation...
Google advertising prices down 9%
Google advertising prices – cost per click - are down 9% compared to one year ago, but the company’s Q1 2014 profits rose 3%...
Yahoo profits fell 20% but shares up
While Yahoo profits fell 20% for the first quarter of 2014, its shares surged 9%. Even though first-quarter earnings dropped to $312 million, they...
Professional video market grows 55% in 6 years
From 2007 to 2013 the professional video market expanded 55%, from $41 billion to $63 billion, according to IHS Technology Professional Video Research. The...
Semiconductor sales up 11.4% in February 2014
Semiconductor sales worldwide in February reached $25.87 billion, or 11.4% higher than in February 2013, the largest year-on-year increase in three years, according to...
Roaming fees scrapped in the European Union
European Union (EU) lawmakers voted 534 to 25 to scrap roaming fees charged for using mobile phones while users are abroad in another EU...
University scholars resisting social media
Why are university scholars resisting social media to broadcast their scientific breakthroughs and engross their tech-savvy students?
Businesses and journalism have embraced social media as...