Tech Companies to Unite in Support of Apple
Several tech companies plan to file a joint motion supporting Apple Inc. in its court fight against the Justice Department over unlocking an alleged terrorist’s iPhone.
Rakuten’s Marketing Arm Acquires Ad-Tech Startup
The marketing arm of Japanese e-commerce giant Rakuten Inc. said it acquired ad-technology startup Manifest Commerce Inc.
’Fintech’ Will Mostly End in Tears, Christopher Flowers Says
The “fintech” revolution will end badly for most startups, according to veteran financial-services investor J. Christopher Flowers.
ISIS Hackers Target Facebook, Twitter CEOs in Video
Islamic State hackers have announced the group’s latest focus: Facebook Inc. Chief Executive Mark Zuckerberg and Twitter Inc. CEO Jack Dorsey.
Google Continuing Effort to Win Allies Amid Europe Probes
Alphabet Inc.’s Google on Wednesday awarded a set of grants to European newspapers and offered to help protect them from cyberattacks.
How to Love, Wow, Angry, Sad and Haha on Facebook
Facebook's new reactions require some rules. WSJ's Joanna Stern breaks down how they work and when you should use them. Photo: Facebook.
China’s Uber Competitor Didi Kuaidi Planning to Raise About $1 Billion
Didi Kuaidi Joint Co. is planning to raise about $1 billion from investors on terms that would value the Chinese car-hailing company at more than $20 billion, according to people familiar with the situation.
Business Vocabulary Idioms: The Wild West
Idioms say a lot about the people who speak a particular language. American English business vocabulary is no different.
LG Senses Breakout Moment With G5 Smartphone
After years spent lost in the shuffle of Android handset makers, LG Electronics is giving up on the China market and making a new push in the U.S. with a high-end flagship smartphone.
Saudi Oil Minister: Production Won’t Be Cut to Reduce Global Supply Glut
Ali al-Naimi, Saudi Arabia’s petroleum minister, said oil producers won’t cut production to reduce a global supply glut that has sent oil prices plunging over the past 18 months.
Google Cloud Lures Amazon Web Services Customer Spotify
Spotify, a marquee Amazon Web Services customer, plans to move much of the technology behind its music-streaming service to Google Cloud Platform.
Why Dressing For Success Works
New research points that the old adage of dressing for the job you want may have truth to it. WSJ style reporter Ray Smith joins Tanya Rivero. Photo: iStock
Fiat’s 3D Lifesize Virtual Vehicle
An augmented reality vehicle built by Accenture Digital using Google’s Project Tango developer kit shows how technology can help consumers interact with a full-scale virtual version of the car. The car was unveiled at Mobile World Congress in Barcelona.
Zuckerberg ‘Sympathetic With Apple’ in Encryption Fight
Facebook chief Mark Zuckerberg voiced measured support for Apple in its resistance of government investigators’ demands to help circumvent the encryption on an iPhone.
Circulation of Switzerland’s 1,000 Franc Note Jumps
Circulation of Switzerland’s 1,000 franc note, among the largest denomination bills in the world, rose sharply last year after the country’s central bank cut interest rates deeply into negative territory.