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New record for US original television series in 2016
AFP, Published on 22/12/2016
» NEW YORK - The number of scripted original US television series airing new seasons in 2016 hit a record 455, reflecting an explosion of original shows by online subscription services, research showed on Wednesday.
Twitter chief operating officer flying the coop
AFP, Published on 10/11/2016
» SAN FRANCISCO - Just weeks after reporting job cuts and a disappointing fiscal quarter, Twitter announced Wednesday that chief operating officer Adam Bain is leaving the company.
Apple chief Tim Cook meets Indian PM Modi
AFP, Published on 21/05/2016
» NEW DELHI - Apple chief executive Tim Cook met with Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi Saturday, launching a new version of the Indian leader's eponymous app on a visit aimed at pushing the technology giant's expansion plans.
Sony in nationwide US launch of online TV 'bundles'
AFP, Published on 15/03/2016
» WASHINGTON - Sony said Monday its Internet-based television service aimed at luring consumers away from cable subscriptions was being expanded to the entire US market.
Instagram tops 400 million users
AFP, Published on 23/09/2015
» SAN FRANCISCO - Instagram has rocketed past the 400-million-user mark, with more than 80 million pictures shared daily at the Facebook-owned service.
Instagram steps up advertising effort, adds 30 markets
AFP, Published on 09/09/2015
» SAN FRANCISCO - Instagram unveiled plans Wednesday to expand its offerings to advertisers, opening up possibilities for global marketing efforts on the Facebook-owned photo-sharing network.
Tesla car gets best-ever rating from Consumer Reports
AFP, Published on 28/08/2015
» NEW YORK - A new Tesla electric car has earned the best-ever vehicle rating from Consumer Reports, sending shares of the automaker racing higher Thursday.
Amazon moves to fuel startups for its platform
AFP, Published on 29/07/2015
» SAN FRANCISCO - Amazon unveiled plans Tuesday to help startups launch and sell their products and services through the US online giant.
AltSchool launches 'reimagine education'
AFP, Published on 06/05/2015
» WASHINGTON - Tech industry leaders including Facebook's Mark Zuckerberg have raised $100 million for an education initiative aimed at "reimagining" schools from the elementary school level.
Netflix to release war flick 'Jadotville'
AFP, Published on 17/02/2015
» LOS ANGELES - Netflix next year will release "Jadotville," a war film starring "50 Shades of Gray" star Jamie Dornan, the US online entertainment powerhouse said on Monday.