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Amazon AWS, Blackberry Join Forces at CES 2020
Blackberry (BB) announced that it would work with Amazon AWS (AMZN). So, the companies will work together over a software platform for connected vehicles.
Huawei, Facebook, and Oracle Put Pressure on Google
Facebook now shares Huawei’s ambition to challenge the dominance of Google’s Android, creating a huge risk for Google’s advertising business.
Google Gets One Last Chance to Block Oracle’s Demand
The Supreme Court has agreed to hear Google’s (GOOGL) petition in its long-running copyright dispute with Oracle Corporation (ORCL).
Tesla’s Real Competition: Automakers or Mega-Tech?
Tesla (TSLA) stock has been polarizing like no other. Analysts and investors have very strong views about the stock on either side.
Self-Driving Cars: Has the Media Hyped Waymo?
Has Waymo, Alphabet’s self-driving car unit, been hyped by the media? We’ll take a closer look and see what’s new in the world of autonomous vehicles.
Ford’s Self-Driving Plan: Can It Overtake the Competition?
Ford plans to produce autonomous cars for ridesharing by 2021. GM acquired Cruise, a self-driving startup, to kickstart its autonomous driving plans.
Apple’s Self-Driving Car: Quanta Supplying the Tech
MacRumors recently reported that Quanta Computer supplied autonomous driving solutions to Apple. Apple has tested its self-driving car in Cupertino.
Nokia Partner Helps Google Fight Android Fine in Europe
Google (GOOGL) enlisted Nokia’s HMD to testify in its favor during a lawsuit with the EU’s (European Union) General Court over a huge antitrust fine.
Could Microsoft and BlackBerry Help Google Survive the Huawei Exit?
Microsoft joins BlackBerry in setting aside its own operating system in favor of Android. That could soften the blow to Google if Huawei exits.
Hyundai-Aptiv Collab Heats Up Self-Driving Market
The competition in the self-driving technology market just heated up again. Hyundai Motor Company (HMC) has formed a joint venture with Aptiv.
BlackBerry, Roku, GoPro, Shopify Down More than 5%
It’s been a bad day for small- and mid-cap tech stocks. BlackBerry, Roku, GoPro, and Shopify have lost significant market value today. Here’s why.
BlackBerry Stock Fell 17%, Q2 Revenues Miss Estimates
BlackBerry (BB) shares fell 17% in early market trading today. The company released its results for the second quarter of 2020 ending in February.
The 5 Best Stocks to Invest in for Self-Driving Cars
Self-driving cars are inevitable, and billions of dollars are going into this technology. We take a look at five of the best stocks in the industry right now.
Autonomous Vehicles: Jaguar Ties Up with BlackBerry
Jaguar Land Rover has partnered with BlackBerry to develop autonomous vehicles. BlackBerry will assist Jaguar in various areas via AI and machine learning.
Why RBC Isn’t Optimistic about BlackBerry Stock
Shares of BlackBerry (BB) have been volatile over the last 12 months. BlackBerry stock fell 40.5% from $12.0 in September 2018 to $6.57 in December.
BlackBerry’s QNX Technology Continues to Gain Traction
BlackBerry’s (BB) QNX technology is a part of the BlackBerry Technology Solutions (or BTS) vertical.
Why BlackBerry’s Cylance Acquisition Is Key for Revenue Growth
BlackBerry (BB) acquired Cylance in the last fiscal year for $1.4 billion.
What Drove BlackBerry’s Key Metrics in the First Quarter?
BlackBerry’s (BB) sales rose 23.0% year-over-year in the first quarter.
How Do Analysts View BlackBerry Stock?
BlackBerry (BB) stock has burnt significant investor wealth over the years.
A Look at BlackBerry’s Successful Pivot
BlackBerry’s Software and Solutions revenue now accounts for over 90.0% of sales.
What’s BlackBerry’s Revenue Growth Potential?
According to BlackBerry, the total available market across its business segments stands at $22 billion.
What Are BlackBerry’s Key Revenue Drivers?
BlackBerry (BB) is a leader in secure communications solutions.
What to Expect from BlackBerry’s Earnings and Revenue Growth
BlackBerry was once the market leader in the smartphone market.
What Analysts Project for BlackBerry in Q1
BlackBerry beat analysts’ earnings estimates in each of the last four quarters.
BlackBerry’s Revenue Is Beginning to Grow Again
Blackberry’s (BB) hardware business faced a massive downturn with the advent of smartphones like Apple’s iPhone.
Alibaba Makes Move That May Upset Cisco and Microsoft
Alibaba (BABA) has acquired workplace team collaboration platform Teambition, according to a report from TechNode.
Did Twitter Pass Up a Chance to Avoid BlackBerry Litigation?
BlackBerry (BB) sued Twitter (TWTR) last month in a patent infringement dispute.
Amazon’s Anti-Counterfeit Push Shakes the Marketplace
Last month, Amazon (AMZN) launched a new anti-counterfeit program called Project Zero.
The Google-Oracle Dispute is going to the Supreme Court
Alphabet’s (GOOGL) Google is under pressure to prove it didn’t violate Oracle’s (ORCL) software copyright in the development of Android.
Apple Eliminates a Distraction in France
Apple (AAPL) agreed to an estimated $570 million to settle with French authorities over unpaid taxes.
Here Are Google’s Two Questions to Supreme Court in Oracle Dispute
Alphabet’s (GOOGL) Google has taken its long-running software copyright dispute with Oracle (ORCL) to the United States Supreme Court.
Could Apple’s iPhone Meet Blackberry’s Fate Sooner than Expected?
Investors are optimistic about the latest round of the US-China trade talks (SPY). The optimism helped Apple recover this week.
BlackBerry Is Trading at 48% Discount to Average Price Target
BlackBerry (BB) stock fell 28% in 2016 and rose 52% in 2017.
Which Segment Will Drive BlackBerry’s Fiscal 2019 Revenue?
In fiscal 2019, BlackBerry (BB) expects its total Enterprise Software & Services segment billings to grow by double digits in fiscal 2019.
Nokia and Blackberry End Patent Infringement Suit
Nokia and BlackBerry have quietly terminated a 2017 patent infringement lawsuit that pitted them against each other, according to a Bloomberg report.
How Does BlackBerry View Fiscal 2019?
Analysts expect BlackBerry’s (BB) revenues to fall 7.8% year-over-year to $891.82 million in fiscal 2019.
BlackBerry’s Major Wins in Enterprise Software & Services Unit
The United States Department of Veterans Affairs chose BlackBerry for a multiyear FedRAMP (Federal Risk and Authorization Management Program) cloud license.
BlackBerry’s Optimism about Enterprise Software and Services
Revenues from BlackBerry’s (BB) Enterprise Software and Services business fell from $91.0 million in fiscal Q2 2018 to $88.0 million in fiscal Q2 2019.
BlackBerry Technology Solutions: Revenue Driver in Fiscal Q2 2019
The revenues from BlackBerry Technology Solutions rose 29.0% year-over-year to $49.0 million in the second quarter of fiscal 2019.
Apple Anticipates Strong iPhone XR Sales
Apple (AAPL) appears to anticipate strong demand for its least expensive new iPhone model, the iPhone XR.
Inside BlackBerry’s Program to Monetize Its Patents
The Patent Trial and Appeal Board (or PTAB) noted in August that Nokia wouldn’t challenge several of BlackBerry’s patent claims against it.
Can BlackBerry’s Turnaround Be Successful?
QNX software is now embedded in ~120 million vehicles, up from 60 million in June 2015.
BlackBerry Named Market Leader in Enterprise Mobility Management
In August, IDC named BlackBerry (BB) a leader in the Worldwide Enterprise Mobility Management Software 2018 Vendor Assessment.
Nokia Expects Royalties of as Much as $3.5 for Every 5G Phone
Vendors such as Nokia are expecting to make money from the arrival of 5G network technology by licensing patents for 5G mobile phones.
Has Samsung Had Enough of Chinese Competitors in India?
It appears Samsung (SSNLF) has come to a point where feels it has had enough of its Chinese competitors in India.
IBM Lawsuit against Groupon Leads to $83 Million Fine
Groupon disagreed with a jury verdict that it willfully infringed on several patents owned by IBM. Groupon’s options include an appeal.
Is Blackberry’s Software Bet Crumbling?
BlackBerry (BB) has focused on software and services as its core business since it lost ground to Apple and Samsung (SSNFL) in the smartphone market.
Why Samsung Is Expanding in India
Samsung is expanding its capacity in India. Just a few weeks ago, it opened a new factory in India that it said is the world’s largest mobile phone manufacturing plant.
BlackBerry Continued to Slide Yesterday
In this series, we’ll look at yesterday’s sell-off in the technology sector, which was driven by escalating US trade disputes.
BlackBerry’s Licensing and Enterprise Software Verticals
BlackBerry’s (BB) licensing revenue almost doubled, from $32 million in fiscal Q1 2018 to $63 million in fiscal Q1 2019.
Google’s Fine in Android Case May Exceed $11 Billion
The European Union’s antitrust agency is preparing to fine Google—we’ll look into why, as well as other news, in this series on the Internet industry.
Will BlackBerry’s New Smartphone Result in Revenue Growth?
Last week, TCL launched the BlackBerry KEY2 for a price starting at $649.
BlackBerry’s QNX Technology Now in 120 Million Vehicles
BlackBerry (BB) recently announced that its QNX software has been embedded in more than 120 million vehicles.
Why BlackBerry Is Optimistic about Enterprise-of-Things Space
According to BlackBerry (BB), EoT (Enterprise-of-Things) is the fifth wave of enterprise productivity.
BlackBerry’s Performance Highlights in Fiscal 2018
Due to BlackBerry’s business transition, its revenue fell from $2.2 billion in fiscal 2016 to $1.4 billion in fiscal 2017 and $967 million in fiscal 2018.
A Look at BlackBerry’s Revenue and Profitability in Fiscal 2018
Analysts expect BlackBerry’s revenue to fall 13% YoY in the fiscal second quarter of 2019 and 8.3% YoY in fiscal 2019.
Facebook Is in Hot Water over Data Deals with Samsung and Others
Facebook (FB) faces fresh privacy questions following reports that it may have struck illicit data-sharing deals with dozens of device makers.
A Look at Nokia’s Smartphone Launches in 2018
Nokia (NOK) has a device licensing agreement with China’s (FXI) HMD Global. Nokia and BlackBerry (BB) have outsourced their smartphone manufacturing businesses to third-party producers in China and Southeast Asia.
Apple and Qualcomm: Their Fights over Patent Infringement
Apple (AAPL) has reportedly replaced Qualcomm (QCOM) and partnered with Intel (INTC) for its modem chip supplier for upcoming iPhone models.
Broadcom’s next Move after the Qualcomm Quash
Semiconductor giant Broadcom (AVGO) is on track to shift its offices to Delaware from Singapore in April.
Google Partners with Microsoft’s LinkedIn to Train Developers
Alphabet’s (GOOGL) Google and Microsoft’s (MSFT) LinkedIn are teaming up to train future Android developers.
Samsung’s New Tune Isn’t Sweet Music to Sony
Samsung (SSNLF) has set its sights on becoming the world’s top supplier for image sensors, Korean publication Etnews reported.
What You Need to Know about Nokia Backer Solidium
Including Nokia, Solidium owns minority stakes in 13 listed Finnish companies for an estimated value of over $11 billion.
How BlackBerry Is Trading Compared to Moving Averages
BlackBerry (BB) has returned 79% in the trailing 12 months, 11.1% in the last month, and 2.4% in the trailing five days.
Why BlackBerry Filed a Lawsuit against Facebook
On March 6, BlackBerry (BB) sued Facebook (FB) on allegations that Facebook has infringed on seven technology patents.
When Is BlackBerry Expected to Return to Revenue Growth?
As we observed in the previous part of this series, Wall Street analysts expect a revenue decline of 27% YoY (year-over-year) for BlackBerry (BB) in fiscal 4Q18 with revenue of $216.8 million.
How Facebook Views Blackberry’s Patent Lawsuit
Facebook disagrees with BlackBerry’s claims in the latter’s recent patent infringement lawsuit that many features of FB’s social media services were copied.
How Apple Stacks Up in China’s Smartphone Scene
The rapid rise of local Chinese smartphone makers in recent years has reduced foreign brands such as Apple and Samsung into challengers rather than leaders in China’s smartphone arena.
Why Apple May Extend Its iPhone Battery Discount
When Apple moved to cut the price of replacement iPhone batteries to $29 from $79 in December 2017, the intention was not to run the battery discount forever.
Why Apple Recently Raised Device Prices In India
Apple Watch price up 7.9% Apple (AAPL) recently raised prices on almost all of its devices in India, by 3.0%–8.0%. With that move, the price of a 256 GB (gigabyte) iPhone X jumped to almost $1,700 from $1,650. The same model costs about $1,150 in the United States. Apple’s price increases in India affected models from the […]
What Softened Apple’s iPhone Shipments
iPhone shipments slip 1.0% Apple (AAPL) shipped fewer iPhones in the 2017 holiday quarter than in the 2016 holiday quarter, missing Wall Street expectations. The company reported that it sold 77.3 million iPhone handsets in fiscal 1Q18 (its December quarter), and iPhone unit sales fell 1.0% year-over-year. On average, analysts expected Apple to sell 80 million iPhones. Apple had […]
Looking into the BlackBerry–Nokia Patent Licensing Dispute
BlackBerry generated revenues of ~$50.0 million from its patent licensing business in fiscal 3Q18, up from its fiscal 3Q17 revenues of $30.0 million.
Why Apple Slowed Down Aging iPhones
Apple (AAPL) admitted and apologized to its customers for making software changes that ended up slowing their iPhones, especially the older devices.
How VMware’s End-User Computing Has Been Performing
VMware’s (VMW) EUC license bookings grew 40% on a YoY (year-over-year) basis in fiscal 3Q18.
Why BlackBerry Outsourced Its Patent Licensing Efforts
BlackBerry has tapped Teletry to be its patent licensing partner. The company highlighted this development in its latest quarterly earnings update for fiscal 3Q18.
Why Is Nokia Getting $137 Million from Blackberry?
A quietly fought patent licensing dispute has yielded $137 million for Nokia (NOK) and has cost BlackBerry (BB) a similar loss.
How Samsung Is Approaching the IoT Market
Selling IoT (Internet of Things) end points appear to a natural market for Samsung, as it is already a leading global consumer electronics company.