Tag: business
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Blackberry announces they will no longer make smartphones
BlackBerry, the company that invented smartphones, has just announced they will no longer be manufacturing the devices after 14 years in the business. The QWERTY-keyboard-equipped-smartphones were once the ideal choice for professionals and executives alike, but heavy competition from touch-screen rival companies, Apple and Samsung have left BlackBerry conceding their defeat once and for all. Even President Obama,…
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Things you did not know about Google
Google is celebrating 18 years of the being the world’s largest internet company. If you visit the website you’ll find balloons and a little animation doodle on the home screen. To honour the company that has always been able to answer any questions we have, here are some facts you did not know about the site. Google has a pet T-Rex…
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Snapchat introduces Snapchat Spectacles
Multibillion dollar mobile application giant, Snapchat, which has now rebranded as Snap Inc. has revealed plans to venture into the augmented and virtual reality market by releasing a new product to the market. Called Spectacles and estimated to cost around $130 (US) a pair, these glasses will allow you to tap the side of the frame and record 10 seconds…
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Walt Disney is buying Twitter?
Walt Disney is working with their financial advisor to work out a possible bid for Twitter. The company is comprehending to accept the bid with their own financial team. Another three competitors, Salesforce.com, Google and Microsoft are all planning bids on Twitter. There is a possibility that Disney will come out first as Jack Dorsey, CEO…
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Yahoo hackers stole information from 500 million users
Yahoo has just confirmed hackers stole personal information from approximately 500 million users in 2014. The breach has been classified as the largest publicly disclosed cyber-breach in history, but we’re only being told about it now. Although Yahoo announced it was investigating a data breach earlier this summer, at the time they believed only 200 million accounts…
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Six Australian universities ranked among best 100 in world
According to the The Times Higher Education university rankings that were released today, six Australian universities have been ranked among the best 100 in the world. The University of Melbourne was once again the country’s highest ranking university, with it jumping eight places since 2015 to equal 33rd. Next was the Australian National University ranked at 47th, the University of Queensland and…
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Myer’s successful turnaround due to focus on ‘wanted brands’
Myer chief executive Richard Umbers has plenty to be happy about with his turnaround plan being off to a fantastic start. Umbers recently announced that the company has more than doubled its full-year profit to $60.5 million and has grown sales revenue by three percent. Umbers claims that the increase in sales has come from focusing…
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Psychopaths are as common in the business elite as they are in prison
The Wolf of Wall Street persona that is often portrayed in Hollywood has begun to seep into reality it seems, with research showing that 1 in 5 corporate workers may indeed be psychopaths. With the employees exhibiting traits such as self-obsession, ruthlessness and a lack of empathy towards their fellow employees. Australian Forensic Psychologist Nathan Brooks…
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Masters getting more backlash on end days
With customers hoping to get a good bargain at the closing down sale for Masters, they are actually getting rude customer service and seeing staff left to fend for themselves in the heavy rain. The retailer is looking to sell more than $700 million worth of stock in time for their doors to close on…
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Biggest success stories to come out of Shark Tank
It has been 7 years since American TV series, Shark Tank was brought to our screens and while the uniqueness of the shows format and the array of vivid judges are one of the reasons to watch, another is the pitch by the contestants. We look at some of the biggest success stories to come out of…