Uber Gets Blocked on WeChat
Uber’s official brand accounts have been blocked by WeChat, a massively popular messaging app in China. The move promises to lock out Uber from an important channel, preventing them from …
Apple and Google Smartwatch Competition Heats Up
Just as cellphones have evolved to become more than just tools for communication, wristwatches have also evolved from being fashion accessories to becoming business tools. The Apple Watch has been …
Australia’s Richest Channels A Tale of Two Cities
Gina Rinehart, Australia’s richest, will remember December 1, 2015 as the best of times, as well as the worst of times. The ‘best of times’’ part for her was the …
Too Lazy to Read? This AI Buddy Will Do Your Reading for You
Lazy readers will probably rejoice at the thought of a study buddy that can get their reading done for them. But for Arya.ai, a Mumbai-based startup, the study companion is …
Uber Faces Worst Nightmare As Global Rivals Unite
Uber is facing serious competition after four of its rivals forged an alliance to take it on. Didi Kuaidi (China) and Lyft (USA) were the first to officially announce their …
Price Cuts Signals the End of Home-Boom in Sydney
As of November 2015, the prices of Sydney dwellings have been cut down to at least 1.4 percent lower, which is the most in the past five years. Several factors …
Looking Back on Jay Fishman and His ALS Battle
You may be wondering how and why Jay Fishman stepped down as the CEO of Travelers after being diagnosed with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis, otherwise known as ALS or Lou Gehrig’s …
JX Holdings and TonenGeneral Involved in Merger Talks
JX Holdings Inc. has agreed to merge with its one-time rival, TonenGeneral Sekiyu K.K., in an attempt to push for refinery consolidation. This move was prompted after the no. 2 …
Alibaba’s Latest Move is to Open French and German Offices
In October, Alibaba, which is co-founded by chairman Jack Ma, opened offices in UK and Italy as part of their plan to provide Chinese consumers with more foreign products through …
Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg and Wife Welcome Baby Girl
Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg is now a dad! He and his wife Priscilla have welcomed a daughter, Max, into the world. Maxima Chan Zuckerberg was born early in Thanksgiving week, …