AMAZON LAUNCHES PRIVATE LABEL SPORTSWEAR
According to reports from Bloomberg, Amazon’s expansion into private label fashion continues with the launch of a handful of new sportswear brands. Set to directly compete with some of the biggest...
View ArticleUBER WILL BRING FLYING CARS TO LOS ANGELES BY 2020
Uber‘s Elevate project plans to introduce airborne vehicles to Los Angeles by 2020. Designed to help LA’s serious traffic problems, chief product officer Jeff Holden “predicted heavy use of UberAir” by...
View ArticleTESLA POWERBANK IS A SLEEK PORTABLE BATTERY PACK
Designed and inspired after Tesla’s supercharger monument at the Tesla Design Studio, the Tesla Powerbank is a portable battery pack that will keep you charged on the go. This sleek charging station’s...
View ArticleAPPLE BUYS SHAZAM FOR $400 MILLION USD
According to reports, London-based music discovery app Shazam was acquired by Apple for a staggering $400 million USD. In a statement, Apple said it was ‘thrilled’ to bring the Shazam team over to...
View ArticleMUSIC STREAMING GIANT SPOTIFY FILES ITS IPO
Big news! Music streaming giant Spotify has officially filed its IPO paperwork with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. The timing of the SEC filing suggest that a public offering is likely in...
View ArticleAMAZON GO’S CHECKOUT-FREE GROCERY STORES OPENS IN SEATTLE
Get ready to say goodbye to traditional shopping, Seattle residents can now experience the first ever Amazon Go store. Using some of the world’s most advanced shopping technology, customers can simply...
View ArticleVIACOM IS LAUNCHING ITS OWN STREAMING SERVICE
American multinational media conglomerate Viacom (Comedy Central, Nickelodeon, and MTV) is now officially entering the streaming market. Over the past few years, the structure of the TV and film...
View ArticleINSTAGRAM IS ADDING VOICE & VIDEO CALLING
According to sources, Instagram is gearing up to add voice and video calling to its platform. Icons found in the Android version of the Instagram application suggests that the company is developing...
View ArticleAPPLE IPHONE X PLUS WILL BE RELEASED THIS FALL
According to reports, Apple is set to release the iPhone X‘s successor this upcoming September. Apple’s latest flagship device is being dubbed the iPhone X Plus, and is rumored to sport a 6.2-inch OLED...
View ArticleAPPLE’S ORIGINAL TV CONTENT WILL BE RELEASED IN 2019
Apple‘s move into original television content is in full swing, according to reports. Apple‘s video division already has 12 projects in the works, with a 2019 launch date for summer. The lineup is set...
View ArticleUBER ACQUIRES BIKE-SHARING STARTUP JUMP
Uber just acquired bike-sharing startup JUMP for an undisclosed amount of money. Sources close to the deal are saying the final price was close to $200 million, which exceeds the $100 million dollar...
View ArticleNEW GMAIL FEATURES SELF-DESTRUCTING MESSAGES
Today, Google is launching the biggest revamp of Gmail in years, designed with a host of new features. The latest version of Google‘s flagship email service gives users the ability to take actions on...
View ArticleUPS DEBUTS NEW ELECTRIC DELIVERY TRUCK
UPS just unveiled 35 sleek new lightweight electric trucks made in collaboration with auto manufacturer Arrival. Capable of traveling 150 miles on a single charge, this zero-emission delivery truck...
View ArticleYOUTUBE DEBUTS NEW MUSIC STREAMING SERVICE
YouTube has revealed its new music streaming service, a revamped version of YouTube Music launching May 22nd. Set to compete with subscription platforms like Apple Music, Spotify, and Tidal, there’s a...
View ArticleAPPLE & VOLKSWAGEN SIGN DEAL TO LAUNCH SELF-DRIVING SHUTTLE SERVICE
German automotive group Volkswagen and Apple are set to launch a new partnership for Apple’s campuses and locations in San Francisco. Volkswagen’s T6 Transporter models will be used as self-driving...
View ArticleSCOOTER STARTUP BIRD SET TO EXPAND TO EUROPE
Headquartered in Venice, California, scooter startup Bird is set to expand into the European market. According to a new job posting, the company is looking to hire a general manager based in Europe to...
View ArticleJAY-Z STARTS NEW VENTURE FUND ‘MARCY VENTURE PARTNERS’
According to California regulatory filings, Jay-Z has a new venture fund called Marcy Venture Partners that is being launched with Walden Venture Capital managing director Larry Marcus and Roc Nation...
View ArticleVENMO INTRODUCES NEW DEBIT CARD
Mobile payment service giant Venmo just announced the Venmo Debit Card which allows customers to use their Venmo balance for in-person purchases. The new debit card can be used everywhere Mastercard is...
View ArticleAPPLE’S NEW IPHONE WILL LAUNCH IN NEW COLORWAYS
According to reports, Apple is getting ready to launch new larger iPhones this upcoming September. Rumored to arrive in a variety of colors, the 6.5-inch OLED iPhone is expected to come in black, white...
View ArticleBMW’S REACHNOW ANNOUNCES RIDE-HAILING SERVICE
ReachNow is no longer just a car-sharing service. The BMW-owned company is now a ride-hailing service too, putting it in direct competition with Lyft and Uber. Today the company launched a new app that...
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