Category Archives: Business
U.S. Internet Speeds Tripled Over Three-and-a-Half Years, FCC Says
The FCC says video accounts for more than 60 percent of U.S. Internet traffic.
Source:: Entrepreneur
What Economic Forecasters Got Right, and Wrong, in 2015
Oil and economic forecasting did not mix well in 2015.
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It’s clear what threw prognosticators and policy makers for the biggest loop with their economic forecasts for 2015: oil.
Crude oil prices stayed unexpectedly low this year and those low prices didn’t prove as beneficial as many had hoped.
A year ago, the price of oil had collapsed but many expected it to gradually rebound. Lower gas prices usually provided a boost to consumers, and higher gas prices certainly hurt consumers, but the boom that many had hoped for failed to materialize. In other words, estimates of oil prices and inflation Read More
Source:: wsj
What Inspired Beacon to Build an Affluent Social Network in the Sky
A daily and direct pan-national flight from San Francisco to India’s Silicon Valley inspired this startup’s unique service.
Source:: Entrepreneur
Can Groupon become the next Yellow Pages?
Groupon shot to fame back in the 2000s when it delivered the first real savings for consumers with its deal-a-day coupons. Things are a lot more competitive online now though, and in response Groupon has decided to alter its business model to stay one step ahead.
Groupon’s idea is simple. Rather than just offering coupons and vouchers, it integrates its great deals along with highly detailed information of the businesses its promoting. It’s not too dissimilar to the Yellow Pages, only it comes with the advantage of saving you money when you find the service you want. For example, just look at the offer on this Las Olas Mexican Restaurant listing.
Inside The Pages Of Fast Company: A Year In Photos
A look back at the creative people, the innovative companies, and the trends that set the tone for 2015.Taking a look at Fast Company’s best photos and illustrations of 2015 is a visually compelling way to understand a year of innovation and progress (you can also see some of our favorite images of the year from our website).
Source:: Fast Company
