Google turns a page with AlphabetGoogle's reshaping under newly formed parent Alphabet gives the tech giant more ability to focus on its core business.
12 August 2015 12:46
Swedish Ikea store stops knife sales after attackThe Ikea branch in central Sweden where two shoppers were fatally stabbed -- reportedly with knives taken from the shelves -- will temporarily stop knife sales.
ArcelorMittal Temirtau cuts wages by 25%ArcelorMittal Temirtau, a steel giant in Kazakhstan, is cutting wages of all its employees by 25 percent starting from August 1.
Microsoft cuts 7,800 jobs, reorganizes phone unitMicrosoft announced plans to cut 7,800 jobs and write down the value of its struggling mobile phone division acquired last year from Nokia by some $7.6 billion.
Facebook tests video ads in budding YouTube challengeFacebook on Thursday confirmed that it is dabbling in video ads and sharing revenue with content creators, in a move that would compete with Google-owned YouTube.
Brazil's Petrobras slashes multi-year investment planBrazil's state oil giant Petrobras slashed its five-year investment plan by a whopping 77 billion dollars -- as it tries to recover from a massive corruption scandal.
30 June 2015 11:08
Google self-driving prototype cars hit public roadsGoogle said on Thursday that its self-driving prototype cars have taken to streets in the Silicon Valley city of Mountain View where it has its headquarters.
Twitter CEO Costolo out as growth pressure mountsTwitter chief executive Dick Costolo is surrendering his post, handing the reins back to co-founder Jack Dorsey as the popular service struggles to boost its ranks of users.
12 June 2015 12:01
Murdoch unveils gradual exit from media empireRupert Murdoch presented a succession plan at media-entertainment conglomerate 21st Century Fox, passing his chief executive job to his son James.
12 June 2015 10:22
Nestle challenges noodles ban in Indian courtNestle said it is challenging a ban imposed by India on its hugely popular Maggi instant noodles brand after tests showed they contained excessive levels of lead.
11 June 2015 15:07
Google launches company to tackle city life woesGoogle unveiled a company devoted to making a thriving business out of solving big-city problems such as overpriced housing and traffic-snarled streets.
11 June 2015 14:19
Apple aims to become online music powerhouseApple made its play to shake up online music with a new subscription service allowing users to stream songs, listen to playlists and connect with performers.
09 June 2015 13:41
Apple expected to turn up the music dial on MondayApple is expected to unveil a ramped up music service that builds on the iPhone maker's strengths in a challenge to Spotify, Pandora and other established players.
