‘Sideways Dictionary’ simplifies tech jargon for the masses
Jigsaw marketing head Alfred Malmros says the idea is to create a shared vocabulary around tech. “The innovation emerging from the technology industry is staggering, but too often we fall back on jargon to explain new concepts,” he said in a statement.To explain the term “DDoS,” for instance, he uses a child’s birthday party. “If you think about it a bit sideways, it’s like hosting a birthday...
Apple Reports Record Third Quarter Results
CUPERTINO, California — July 21, 2015 — Apple® today announced financial results for its fiscal 2015 third quarter ended June 27, 2015. The Company posted quarterly revenue of $49.6 billion and quarterly net profit of $10.7 billion, or $1.85 per diluted share. These results compare to revenue of $37.4 billion and net profit of $7.7 billion, or $1.28 per diluted share, in the year-ago quarter. Gross margin was 39.7 percent compared to...
The 24th ‘Overwatch’ character arrives next week
Orisa is a mix of Reinhardt (a big, healthy character with a giant shield) and Zarya (who has a laser gun and barriers she can throw onto her allies). But, she has four legs. And she’s a robot. And she was built by an 11-year-old genius, Efi Oladele, who lives in the peaceful city of Numbani.But that’s enough backstory. Here’s what Orisa actually does: Her main gun has two functions, Fusion Driver and Halt. Fusion...
Apple Reports Second Quarter Results
CUPERTINO, California — April 26, 2016 — Apple® today announced financial results for its fiscal 2016 second quarter ended March 26, 2016. The Company posted quarterly revenue of $50.6 billion and quarterly net income of $10.5 billion, or $1.90 per diluted share. These results compare to revenue of $58 billion and net income of $13.6 billion, or $2.33 per diluted share, in the year-ago quarter. Gross margin was 39.4 percent compared...
Apple Reports Second Quarter Results
CUPERTINO, California — April 26, 2016 — Apple® today announced financial results for its fiscal 2016 second quarter ended March 26, 2016. The Company posted quarterly revenue of $50.6 billion and quarterly net income of $10.5 billion, or $1.90 per diluted share. These results compare to revenue of $58 billion and net income of $13.6 billion, or $2.33 per diluted share, in the year-ago quarter. Gross margin was 39.4 percent compared...
