Parmy Olson's Blog, page 30

Vertu, The Phone Maker For The Super Rich, Has A New Chinese Owner

A Hong Kong holding company said to be working on a secure mobile operating system will now churn out diamond encrusted smartphones for the wealthy and private.

Who Needs Cameras? These 3D Maps Can Show Real-Time Moving Parts

eeGeo uses interactive maps inspired by computer games like Grand Theft Auto to better orient people in a building. One employer is already using it to monitor office space in real time.

Apple's iPhone Sales Defy Physics - But For How Much Longer?

These little touch-screen slabs are breaking records with mind-numbing regularity, but investors are anxious for any sign that growth may finally start to slow.

Watch Mark Zuckerberg Give A 20-Minute Speech In Chinese

Facebook’s founder and CEO can’t stop wooing the huge market that blocks access to his social network.

AT&T Profits Beat Forecasts As DirecTV Sales Roll In

The carrier says its bold plan to bundle satellite TV with its communications service is already starting to pay off.

AT&T Profits Beat Forecasts As DirectTV Sales Roll In

The carrier says its bold plan to bundle satellite TV with its communications service is already starting to pay off.

Xiaomi Loses No. 1 Spot In China's Smartphone Market To Huawei

The charismatic Xiaomi has been knocked off its throne in the world’s largest smartphone market.

Huawei Is Now China's Biggest Smartphone Vendor

The charismatic Xiaomi has been knocked off its throne in the world’s largest smartphone market.

Verizon Beats Q3 Forecasts As Installment Plans Jump

After acquiring AOL over the summer the carrier earned $4.2 billion in Q3 profits, up nearly 10% from last year and beating estimates.

Fitbit On Track To Sell Thousands More Devices Through Barclays, GoDaddy And Other Employers

Barclays will offer activity trackers to 140,000 employees as Fitbit builds out its fast-growing corporate wellness division.