Tech Trends
Why Austin's Tech CEOs Are Optimistic
December 3, 2012 11:06 am | by CNN Money | Videos | CommentsAustin, Texas, is a growing hub for technology startups, and these companies' leaders see a bright future. Mobile software, cloud computing, 3D printing and greentech businesses are just some of the areas that these CEOs feel will continue to move forward in the coming year.
Take A Look At Porsche's New Ride
December 3, 2012 11:04 am | by NBC News | Videos | CommentsCNBC's Phil LeBeau talks with Matthias Muller, Porsche AG president & CEO reveals what makes the 2013 Porsche Cayman so special. Muller says the brand new car features new interior and exterior designs, while still including key elements of the traditional "Porsche DNA."
Bregier: EADS Stake Shuffle Nothing To Fear
December 3, 2012 10:59 am | by Reuters | Videos | CommentsGermany will soon get an equal stake with France in EADS as part of EADS's shareholder reshuffle. Reuters' Axel Threlfall asks Airbus CEO Fabrice Bregier if that means fresh tension between Berlin and Paris over Europe’s flagship planemaker.
Corning Sales Shatter Expectations
November 30, 2012 1:44 pm | by CNN Money | Videos | CommentsIf you saw any of the highlights of Black Friday sales, you probably witnessed a lot of people buying flatscreen TVs - and that is great news for Corning, which owns the Gorilla Glass unit making glass for LCD screens. While the glass manufacturer has been struggling this year, Corning said that LCD shipments should be better than forecasts.
New Beetle Hits The Streets
November 29, 2012 12:54 pm | by NBC News | Videos | CommentsCNBC's Phil LeBeau speaks to Volkswagen of America president & CEO Jonathan Browning, about the Beetle Convertible coming out mid-December. Unveiled this week at the Los Angeles Auto Show, the new 2013 Beetle represents fun and freedom in the marketplace, says Browning, and there is still a demand for a convertible car.
Giant Movie Robot Comes To Life
November 28, 2012 3:48 pm | by Reuters | Videos | CommentsFlexing its metal muscles is the 4-meter or 13-foot-tall Kuratas robot. Creator Kogoro Kurata wanted to bring to life the machines of his childhood fantasies, even though he realizes his prototype doesn't hold too much value for society.
Honda's New 'Car For Women'
November 28, 2012 3:47 pm | by CNN Money | Videos | CommentsIt's the latest marketing ploy in car-crazed Japan: A car made specifically for women in an almost too predictable pink. This is a new version of the Honda Fit, a model named not "Hers", but "She's." The car's designer, Eri Tomonari, says the car's windshield cuts down on UV rays and the plamsa cluster A/C won't leave drivers with dry skin.
An Exclusive Look Inside Israel's Drones
November 28, 2012 3:41 pm | by CNN Money | Videos | CommentsCNNMoney visits Israel's biggest defense manufacturer, Israel Aerospace Industries, and gets special access to the drones of today and the future. Owned by the Israeli government, the company does over $3.5 billion in annual sales. Of that, about a quarter goes to the Israeli Ministry of Defense, which makes one of Israel's most valuable tools.
Check Out The Best Viper Yet
November 28, 2012 3:36 pm | by CNN Money | Videos | CommentsThe 2013 SRT Viper has tons of power and lots more refinement, and is the best Viper ever by a mile, says Peter Valdes-Dapena, CNN Money senior editor. Driving with only one hand on the steering wheel (something not so easily done in the older models), he shows off the new Viper here.
Yes, Some TVs Are Made In The USA
November 28, 2012 12:50 pm | by CNN Money | Videos | CommentsMike O'Shaughnessy, the company's CEO, argues that consumer demand is a primary driver for the recent success of locally-made TVs. By calculating the total costs of production, and by weighing duty and freight against labor, the company found a positive financial picture of producing in the U.S.A. And it seems to be working. The "Made in the U.S.A." packaging can't hurt, either.
HP May Have To Split Up
November 27, 2012 1:51 pm | by CNN Money | Videos | CommentsWhen it rains, it pours for HP. Hewlett Packard shares have plunged to a decade low any many are now wondering what Meg Whitman can do to save this company, if anything. Once the pride of Silicon Valley, HP's write-down and sales woes could force the company to make drastic changes to stay competitive.
New Intel CEO Needs Mobile Roadmap
November 26, 2012 12:32 pm | by Reuters | Videos | CommentsCan Intel go from being king of the PC market to a master of mobile? A fund manager and an analyst tell us what three steps the incoming CEO needs to make. Joshua Spencer, portfolio manager of the T. Rowe Price Global Technology Fund, sees two important steps for the chipmaker: pushing the manufacturing advantage and integrating Intel's chips with cellular chips.
Ford Fusion: No Really, That's A Ford
November 16, 2012 11:06 am | by CNN Money | Videos | CommentsThe first reaction a lot of people have to the new Ford Fusion is disbelief that the new model is really a Ford. It is, and it's a mid-size family sedan competing against cars like the Toyota Camry and the Honda Accord. The new Fusion is "a pretty interesting package," says Peter Valdes-Dapena, CNN senior writer. Take a look.
Buffett: Fiscal Cliff Won't 'Torpedo' Economy
November 15, 2012 11:03 am | by CNN Money | Videos | CommentsWarren Buffett says that whether the U.S. goes over the fiscal cliff or not depends on if the Republicans in congress, and the president, can agree. Even if the U.S. temporarily goes over the cliff, the Oracle of Omaha doesn't think that will push the country in another recession.
Bigelow Tea: From One To A Billion Bags
November 14, 2012 4:34 pm | by CNN Money | Videos | CommentsRuth Campbell Bigelow decided to create a food company in her home, and introduced flavored tea to the U.S. more than 60 years ago. Bigelow Tea has since become the number one specialty tea company in the country, producing about 1.6 billion bags of tea each year.
The Future Electric Car May Be One Big Battery
November 14, 2012 4:06 pm | by Reuters | Videos | CommentsSwedish researchers believe the problem of battery efficiency in electric cars can be solved by turning the car's entire frame into one, big battery. They say their solution would remove the drag created by today's heavy batteries, vastly increasing the range of electric cars.
Robot Gets Around By Asking The Way
November 14, 2012 4:05 pm | by Reuters | Videos | CommentsGerman scientists have taught a humanoid robot to find its way by asking for directions from people in the street. Fitted with an array of cameras and sensors, the automaton represents a significant step in the development of robots that can intergrate with society.
Lamborghini Debuts Its Fast And Furious Aventador
November 14, 2012 4:03 pm | by Reuters | Videos | CommentsWhat can go zero to sixty miles per hour in just three seconds? The new Lamborghini Aventador, and the luxury automaker's Singapore showroom had the privelege of giving car lovers the first look. The LP700-4 roadster operates with a 12 cylinder, 700 horsepower engine that takes it to a top speed of just about 220 miles per hour.
Motor Trend's Car Of The Year: Tesla Model S
November 14, 2012 12:31 pm | by CNN Money | Videos | CommentsMotor Trend made a truly revolutionary choice for its car of the year this year, choosing the Tesla Model S. The Model S is Tesla's all-electric, plug-in luxury sedan. With prices ranging from $50,000 to over $100,000, the Model S is priced to compete against big luxury cars, and stands up well against its competition, according to the magazine.
Skilled Workers In Short Supply
November 13, 2012 12:47 pm | by CBS News | Videos | CommentsMillions of jobs are waiting to be filled, but employers say they can't find qualified workers because of "the skills gap." It's not that the United States doesn't manufacture anymore. That's a myth. Companies are ready to grow, but they can't find the labor to take things to the next level.
Ford: New 7-Seater Not A Minivan
November 13, 2012 10:32 am | by Dee-Ann Durbin, AP Auto Writer | News | CommentsIt looks like a minivan. It has sliding doors like a minivan. So why isn't Ford calling its new seven-seater a minivan? For the same reason you don't wear mom jeans or listen to Barry Manilow: It's not cool. The Transit Connect Wagon will debut later this month at the Los Angeles Auto Show. It's set to go on sale late next fall.
China's Economy Perks Up
November 12, 2012 12:11 pm | by Reuters | Videos | CommentsFresh industrial production data among a raft of figures shows that China's lukewarm rebound is on track. China's manufacturing sector had been hit earlier in the year by Europe's steep slowdown, but the latest figures show that it is now on the rebound.
American Manufacturing Thrives As Industry Faces "Renaissance"
November 9, 2012 1:07 pm | by NBC News | Videos | CommentsThe United States may have shifted to a postindustrial economy, but that does not mean the manufacturing sector is dead. Far from it. From coast to coast, manufacturers are making more products, but with fewer people, as the sector makes an improbable rebound after a tough recession.
Siemens' 6B Euro Cost-Cutting Plan
November 8, 2012 12:11 pm | by Reuters | Videos | CommentsGerman engineering giant Siemens unveils a 6 billion euro cost-cutting plan, more than expected, as it fights to stay competitive in a weak global economy. Some German media reports suggest up to 10,000 jobs could go. Siemen's chief Peter Loescher wouldn't confirm the numbers, but said job losses were inevitable.
The Future Of Learning In A Networked Society
November 7, 2012 4:23 pm | by Ericsson | Videos | CommentsCan ICT redefine the way we learn in the Networked Society? Technology has enabled us to interact, innovate, and share in whole new ways. This dynamic shift in mindset is creating profound change throughout our society. The Future of Learning looks at one part of that change, the potential to redefine how we learn and educate.
