Google misses earnings and revenue estimates in first quarter results April 23, 2015 The figures Google once again disappointed investors after earnings in the first quarter missed analysts' expectations – the sixth quarter in a row it has fallen short. Earnings per share came in at $6.57 per share – short of the expected $6.61 per share – on revenue of $17.3bn. That marked a 12 per cent rise [...]
London Marathon 2015: What to eat, which foods to avoid and how much water you need to drink April 23, 2015 This Sunday, runners from across the UK will gather for the event they've spent months training for – the annual London Marathon. If you're one of the fit few who has decided to take on the challenge (not to mention who managed to get a much-coveted place), the next three days' preparation will be crucial. [...]
FinTech payment startups least likely to get acquired by banks April 23, 2015 Financial technology startups shaking up the payments industry are least likely to be acquired by established banks, despite the increasing efforts by financial institutions to become more innovative. The most likely end-game for a successful startup developing innovative new ways for making payments in the rocketing FinTech sector is being acquired by a major technology firm such [...]
These insane pictures show Chile’s Calbuco volcano erupting for first time in 42 years April 23, 2015 A huge ash cloud could be seen spreading across southern Chile last night, after the enormous Calbuco volcano erupted for the first time in 42 years. Lying 625 miles south of the capital Santiago, Calbuco is a pretty big worry for Chileans – it is considered one of the top three most potentially dangerous of [...]
Keeping obesity at bay: Why diet is more important than exercise when you’re trying to lose weight April 23, 2015 The world has a growing obesity problem, but this doesn't mean you need to get a gym membership and start running everywhere – being more active just won't make a difference, according to a group of medical experts in the UK. To keep the weight off, it's going to involve limiting the amount of sweet [...]
London’s best eats now within reach: New app Uncover aims to take the pain out of restaurant reservations April 22, 2015 Many of London’s top restaurants can be legitimately described as “exclusive”, primarily because they cost upwards of a hundred pounds a head – prices way out of most ordinary people’s price range. There is, however, another echelon of exclusivity inhabited by restaurants that aren’t only eye-wateringly expensive, but are also booked up for years to [...]
Best of the rest: other useful dining apps for hungry Londoners April 22, 2015 Bookatable Bookatable not only finds the best restaurants around, it also finds the best deals. With a range of offers at great restaurants, it’s a useful, cheapskate’s way of eating in some of London’s best restaurants. Free iPhone/Android Urbanspoon Perfect for when you’ve just arrived in a new city, Urbanspoon organises restaurants by distance, cuisine [...]
Facebook earnings show mobile accounts for 75 per cent of all revenue April 22, 2015 The Figures Facebook's revenue rose just short of analysts' expectations in the first quarter, jumping by 42 per cent from a year ago to $3.54bn (£2.35bn) from $2.5bn a year ago as advertisers' valuation of the social media platform continue to grow and users keep signing up. The number of monthly active users on the social media [...]
Project Fi: Everything you need to know about Google’s mobile phone network April 22, 2015 After venturing into manufacturing handsets and providing broadband, Google is making its first move into the mobile phone network business. "Project Fi" is the name given to Google's latest piece of disruptive technology. Here's everything you need to know about the internet giant's new mobile network. How does it work? Currently only available on the Google [...]
Yahoo earnings plummet as investors wait for Alibaba share sale April 21, 2015 The figures Yahoo fell short of Wall Street’s earnings expectations in the first quarter of 2015, posting earnings per share of $0.15 below the predicted $0.18. Shares in the technology company immediately dropped two per cent in after-hours trading as investors swallowed a 93.3 per cent fall in net earnings from $312m (£208.9m) to $21m. [...]