Parmy Olson's Blog, page 42

Billionaire Li Ka-shing Poised To Spend $15.4 Billion On U.K. Carrier O2

Asia’s richest man could soon run Britain’s biggest carrier.

Verizon Gets More Connections Amid 'Wireless' Threat From Google

Wireless and broadband connections are up for America’s leading carrier, but its market share could be under threat from a reported alliance between upstarts T-Mobile and Sprint with Google.

WhatsApp Finally Comes To The Web

The messaging giant just caught up with rivals by letting people access the service on their desktop. iPhone users will have to wait, though.

A Massive Social Experiment On You Is Under Way, And You Will Love It

With and without our consent, Websites, wearables and apps are running millions of experiments on us every day to make them more money and make us healthier, happier and smarter.

How Jewelry Makers (Not A Tech Company) Finally Cracked The Battery Problem For Wearables

How researchers at Swarovski became the first to bring a solar-powered smart watch to market — thanks to their expertise with light and crystals.

Fitbit's 'Super Watch' Goes On Sale As Rivals Pile Up

Having led the health tracking space for years, it’s now jumping into a crowded pool of souped-up wrist gear.

Xiaomi Raises $1.1 Billion At $45 Billion Valuation

Merry Christmas, Apple: the aggressive smartphone maker’s value has now jumped 10 fold in less than three years.

Who Was Behind The North Korean Web Blackout? Here Are 3 Theories

It's likely that China or the North Koreans themselves cut the country’s main Internet routes.

CEO Of Messaging App LINE Steps Down Amid Race For Users

LINE’s operations chief will temporarily replace Akira Morikawa as it hunts for new ways to break out of Asia and challenge WhatsApp and WeChat.

BlackBerry Unveils Revenue Drop After Launching 'Classic' Phone

But the struggling smartphone maker is at least cash-flow positive again.