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Three Ways To (Usefully) Lose Control Of Your Brand
October 10, 2012 4:40 pm | by Ted | VideosThe days are past (if they ever existed) when a person, company, or brand could tightly control their reputation. Tim Leberecht offers three big ideas about accepting that loss of control, even designing for it—and using it as an impetus to recommit to your values.
Futuristic Gizmos Show Japan Hasn't Lost Its Tech Edge
October 10, 2012 4:38 pm | by Reuters | VideosGadgets galore—many uniquely Japanese—were on display at the busy CEATEC fair, the largest electronics exhibition in Asia, just outside Tokyo. Reuters' Jon Gordon gets hands-on with the most intriguing of the bunch on display, including everything from the "weird" to the "wacky."
3XSQ: Alcoa Warns And Yum Profits
October 10, 2012 12:43 pm | by Reuters | VideosIn today's 3XSQ, take a look at an early read on U.S. earning season, which started with a warning from Alcoa, a profit turned for Yum! Brands, and plans to slash costs at Federal Express. And then check out Amazon's new Netflix-like video library, and how dinosaurs can come to life with a new "dino app."
Race To Save EADS-BAE Merger
October 9, 2012 12:27 pm | by Reuters | VideosWith the deadline fast approaching, the race is on to keep BAE's mega-merger with EADS from hitting the ground. A stand-off between European governments over state shareholdings threatens to destroy the deal between the UK arms firm and Airbus parent as plans are made to give both sides extra time.
Oracle: Big Data And How It Transforms Big Business
October 8, 2012 12:58 pm | by New York Times | VideosOracle sells more software to businesses than any other company in the world. The company's CEO, Mark Hurd, recently spoke to the New York Times about investing in big data, what it means for Oracle, and what it means for its customers.
GE CEO: U.S. Starved For Investment
October 5, 2012 1:41 pm | by CNN Money | VideosGE CEO Jeff Immelt says the U.S. economy is starved for investment and political deadlock in Washington is to blame. According to Immelt, there are critical decisions that need to be made in Washington to ensure that the U.S. engages in an investment-led recovery.
ECONOMY 2012: U.S. Manufacturing Not Dead
October 4, 2012 10:56 am | by Reuters | VideosManufacturing, and manufacturing jobs in particular, have come into focus with the presidential election. But will the sector become a major driver of the economy? Sappi Fine Paper CEO Mark Gardner says, despite the slow economic recovery, he is adding jobs to his company's payroll and expects growth in manufacturing businesses to pick up over the next 12 months.
What To Expect At PACK EXPO
October 3, 2012 4:52 pm | by packexpovideo | VideosPMMI's Marketing Manager, Christine Maple, explains the attendee highlights for 1.2 million square feet of exhibit space, featuring integrated processing-packaging solutions, breakthrough technology, on-site demonstrations, and revolutionary product launches, opening new possibilities for improved safety, security, sustainability, and cost savings.
Chinese Smartphones Aim To Rival iPhone
October 3, 2012 4:50 pm | by CNN Money | VideosYou probably know about the iPhone, but do you know about Meizu? Meizu is a small Chinese smartphone maker with a growing fan base in China. The company was once known for making phones that seemed inspired by the iPhone, but now the company is coming into its own with phones like the Meizu MX 4-core, which are now competing with companies like Apple and Samsung.
Who's Better? Engineers Or Scientists?
October 3, 2012 4:45 pm | by Engineering.com | VideosElon Musk, physicist and entrepreneur, talks with Todd Sierer from Engineering.com about who's better—an engineer or a scientist? And why it's easy to start a company if you are an engineer. For more information visit www.engineering.com.
Smart Cars Project Wireless Future At Paris Motor Show
October 3, 2012 4:42 pm | by Reuters | VideosFor the next two weeks, car enthusiasts in Paris have the opportunity to see the future of automotive technology at the the Paris Motor Show. Among the highlights this year are a car with a built in movie projector and another that utilizes hologram technology as a safety feature.
Made In Brooklyn, Shipped To China
October 3, 2012 2:05 pm | by New York Times | VideosTypically, we hear about the U.S. purchasing goods and materials from overseas. This story highlights the opposite scenario. Jim Dwyer, ‘About New York’ columnist, talks to Louise Story of the New York Times about a Brooklyn manufacturer whose custom luxury fixtures have caught the eye of buyers in China.
Ford CEO: 'Europe Has A Long Way To Go'
October 2, 2012 2:16 pm | by CNN Money | Videos"Europe is a concern for all of us worldwide," says Alan Mulally, CEO of Ford. He explains that our economies are extremely interdepedent, and that countries in Europe are in a recession that's continuing to get worse. He also discusses the weakness in the European auto market and the importance of a healthy U.S.-China relationship.
China Rare Earth Dispute Strikes Wyoming
October 1, 2012 1:17 pm | by CNN Money | VideosSundance, Wyoming—population: 1,182, and where the "Sundance Kid" got his name. This sleepy town with no stop lights may see some big changes in the next few years—rare earth elements have been found in the mountains. Economic concentrations of rare earths are rare, and what was discovered appears to be a very significant economic concentration, says Jim Clark, VP of exploration with Rare Element Resources.
Are Droids Taking Our Jobs?
September 28, 2012 11:33 am | by Ted | VideosRobots and algorithms are getting good at jobs like building cars, writing articles, translating—jobs that once required a human. So what will we humans do for work? Andrew McAfee walks through recent labor data to say: We ain't seen nothing yet. But then he steps back to look at big history, and comes up with a surprising and even thrilling view of what comes next.
