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Microsoft has nearly $93 billion in overseas cash, and it's reduced its tax bill by almost $30 billion
Venture Beat - 24 Aug 2014 02:00
Microsoft’s stash of cash stored overseas, not subject to U.S. taxes, is growing. In its latest regulatory filing, the software giant said it has now stockpiled $92.9 billion offshore and that this money could have cos...
The Backed Pack: a smart gas meter, a folding keyboard, and USB business cards
Venture Beat - 24 Aug 2014 23:00
Each week, our friends at Backerjack bring us updates on some of the most successful gadget crowdfunding campaigns. Kepler A home gas connector, Kepler sits on the wall and features a rechargeable battery for maximum uti...
The Internet of Things will cost companies more than they're ready for
Venture Beat - 24 Aug 2014 22:00
Guest Post: Today, the cost of managing data centers is underwritten by a constant flood of replacement devices with short lives. Not so in the Internet of Things era.
Conservative power: crowdfunding for police officer who shot Brown surpasses funds for victim's family
Venture Beat - 24 Aug 2014 20:49
A crowdfunding campaign for Officer Darren Wilson, who sparked a national firestorm with the shooting of Michael Brown in Ferguson, Missouri, has outraised money for those of Brown's family memorial fund.
Why Talented Marketers Make Other People Rich
Forbes - 24 Aug 2014 19:32
Talented marketers launch successful mass media and social media campaigns. They help create fashion and fad trends. They turn obscure products into consumer brands. They collect hefty bonuses and recognition awards.
Week Ahead: Economy, WPP -- And Madden NFL 15
Forbes - 24 Aug 2014 18:32
The week ahead brings important updates on US second-quarter gross domestic product (GDP), a number of reads on the housing market, and earnings from retailers and advertising giant WPP.
Can Pebble take on Goliath-sized smartwatch platforms?
Venture Beat - 24 Aug 2014 18:00
Volume Up is a regular column on consumer technology and digital ecosystems by Reticle Research principal analyst Ross Rubin. This week we saw mighty Microsoft settling for Windows Phone landing on an HTC One, a device t...
LG quickly forgets its failed Android smartwatch: Plans to debut a round model next week
Venture Beat - 24 Aug 2014 17:03
If you need further proof that LG's first Android smartwatch was basically just a boring prototype, consider this teaser for its next flagship smartwatch.
Coin flips: Beta testers won't have to pay for the final product
Venture Beat - 24 Aug 2014 16:05
Only a day after announcing that the finished product would be delayed from this summer to next spring, Coin has some good news for backers who pre-ordered the credit card replacement device last fall. Coin will extend i...
Centscere, The Startup That Lets You Donate While Posting On Facebook, Is Getting Ready To Scale
Forbes - 24 Aug 2014 10:45
Social media users have been called in many ways, not all of them flattering: narcissistic, tech addicted, self centered, to name a few. There's probably some truth in this, although critics sometimes seem to compare the...
Tesla Model S: The electric car for 'mistresses', apparently
Venture Beat - 24 Aug 2014 04:30
That's the message from the latest episode of "Mistresses," a primetime soap opera now in its second season on ABC-TV.
SOCAP Adds Gratitude Awards To Celebrate Social Entrepreneurs
Forbes - 24 Aug 2014 04:00
SOCAP, the Social Capital Markets conference, has grown to likely be the largest annual conference connecting social entrepreneurs with impact investors. For 2014, Kevin Jones, the founder of SOCAP, has partnered with Ra...
Mozilla's Firefox Marketplace will soon use crowd-curation for apps (exclusive)
Venture Beat - 24 Aug 2014 01:00
A strong app store is vital to the success of Mozilla's Firefox OS and phones.