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Auto Part Makers Scramble To Change Their Offerings
January 25, 2016

As technologists and automakers are scrambling to build the next generation of cars, auto parts makers are facing an uncertain future. While relatively stable in some aspects of design, the next generation of cars (which will almost certainly be Internet-enabled and possibly able to drive...

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Asian Supplier Slump Signals iPhone Sales Dip
January 25, 2016

Apple may soon post its first decline in iPhone sales as the company’s Asian suppliers brace for lower revenues and decreased orders of the device this quarter, Reuters reported late last week. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

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Google Wants To Take Guesswork Out Of Marketing Apps
January 22, 2016

At the dawn of 2016, mobile app developers have a problem that from the outside may not seem like much of a problem. A little under a decade after the iPhone hit the market and kicked off the smartphone revolution, there are an ever increasing number...

Facebook Goes Offline (But Not In That Way)
January 22, 2016

Don’t worry — when we last checked, Facebook hasn’t crashed. The social media titan’s recent moves offline are actually a way of expanding its reach beyond the virtual realm that could have significant impacts on “real world” commerce and socialization.

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Airbnb’s Most Popular Property? A Treehouse
January 22, 2016

If anybody still needed proof that Airbnb is running veritable circles around the traditional hotel industry, look no further than the two entities’ most coveted properties. For the incumbents, it’s downtown ritzy highrises that ooze decadent luxury; for the newcomer, it’s treehouses. Get the Full...

Is Twitter Heading For A Takeover?
January 22, 2016

After a tumultuous week that saw Twitter’s stock price plummet drastically only to sharply rebound late in trading Wednesday (Jan. 20), many are scratching their heads wondering whether the social giant is primed for a takeover or buyout. Get the Full Story Complete the form...

Target CEO Literally Going Door To Door To Build Better Customer Experiences
January 22, 2016

Looking for Target CEO Brian Cornell? Skip the corner office and instead try knocking on the doors of some of the retailers’ customers. Cornell has been making house calls as of late, poking around in cupboards and opening closets, to try and learn about the...

Apple And Hermès Partner On New Watch Variation
January 22, 2016

A new partnership finds Apple looking to connect its watch with the high-fashion set. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS...

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Amazon Trying Hard To Buy Back Exploding Hoverboards
January 22, 2016

When hoverboards broke onto the scene in the middle of 2015, retailers just about got whiplash rushing to get into the craze that had people dropping upwards of $1,500 on the flavor-of-the-week gadgets. However, now that it’s clear just how many hoverboards were made with...