21/09/2013

Gecko for tracking and alerts takes to Indiegogo for funds

(Phys.org) —Gecko is a new Indiegogo project from Bangalore, India startup Connovate Technology. The project seeks funds to mass produce the company's Bluetooth smart tag, slightly bigger than a coin, called Gecko. The ...

BlackBerry co-founder 'in joint bid talks'

One of BlackBerry's co-founders has held talks with private equity firms about making a joint bid for the struggling Canadian smartphone maker, The Wall Street Journal reported Saturday.

Oracle CEO Ellison's pay drops 18 pct to $78.4M

The value of Oracle founder and CEO Larry Ellison's pay package dropped 18 percent in fiscal 2013, to $78.4 million, after the company missed its internal financial targets and he declined his annual cash bonus.

UN climate report will not sway US deniers

The upcoming UN report on climate change is not likely to rattle US deniers of global warming who hold sway in the halls of power, experts say.

UN report to point to mounting climate challenge

Scientists will hike pressure next week on the UN's troubled climate talks as they release a report pointing to the dizzying challenge of meeting the international body's target for global warming.

AT&T closes on $780M buy of Atlantic Tele-Network

AT&T has closed on its $780 million acquisition of Atlantic Tele-Network Inc., a wireless phone operator that operates under the Alltel brand with 590,000 subscribers.

Apple's Tim Cook joins Twitter

Apple chief executive Tim Cook joined Twitter on Friday, as huge crowds formed around the world to buy up the California giant's two new iPhones.