Новости за 11.11.2014

Apple was ordered to face a federal lawsuit based on a claim of blocking text messages.

What a difference a few years can make, eh? Prior to 2011, Matthew McConaughey’s name would usually have been quickly followed or immediately preceded by words like “shirtless,” “dire rom-com,” “nude bongo-playing” or “paycheck gig,” but here he is in 2014 heading up one of the year's most massive movies with “Interstellar,” and doing so as the Academy’s reigning Best Actor. In fact, McConaughey’s phoenix-like rise from the ashes of integrity has been so remarkable he’s gifted hacky scribes like... Читать дальше...

Obamacare's excise tax on pricey health plans will hit both employers and workers with some steep costs, a new analysis shows.

Lower oil prices could be a holiday boost to the economy, Academy Securities President Phil McConkey says.

At 9:03 GMT tomorrow, or 4:03 a.m. Eastern time in the United States, the final stage in an historic 10-year adventure is set to begin: The Rosetta spacecraft will attempt to drop a refrigerator-sized lander onto the rough and rocky surface of a comet. For the Philae lander, which has been safely secured to Rosetta during the long trip to Comet 67P/Churyumov–Gerasimenko, that last leg of the journey will be only 13.67 miles. That's a little more than a half marathon — after a 4 billion mi

Billionaire Jack Ma sat down with CNBC's David Faber to answer your Twitter questions. Here is what we learned.

Never one to shy away from a wacky wardrobe, constructed facial hair and madcap hijinks, Johnny Depp has found another vehicle for his particular brand of thespian-ism in "Mortdecai." And today a brand new trailer for the caper movie has arrived on the scene. The supporting case for the film is pretty solid with Ewan McGregor, Gwyneth Paltrow, Aubrey Plaza, Jeff Goldblum, Olivia Munn, Oliver Platt and Paul Bettany all appearing in the ensemble. We bet that when the press junket interviews find them... Читать дальше...

YouTube has struck a deal with indie labels, which paves the way for a long awaited subscription service, reports The FT.

Olive Garden same-restaurant sales have been declining, but KeyBanc thinks the trend will likely reverse. Here's why.

The group VetsinTech is helping veterans find their place in the tech ecosystem by helping them raise capital, launch start-ups.

Buybacks probably will increase 18 percent to $707 billion next year, according to an analysis from Goldman Sachs.

Surprise! George Lucas may have washed his hands clean of the “Star Wars” franchise (some will say “thank Christ!”), but that doesn’t mean the filmmaker is sitting on his hands. Evidently he’s been quietly making a movie all this time —or at least he’s written one. It’s a new animated film from Lucasfilm Ltd. called “Strange Magic.” Touchstone Pictures will release the film on January 23, 2015, and it's a madcap fairy tale musical inspired by “A Midsummer Night's Dream.” According to a press release... Читать дальше...

President Obama's push for net neutrality has investors worried that Comcast will walk away from its bid for TWC.

Note: The following contains major spoilers for “Interstellar,” and other Christopher Nolan films. What sets Christopher Nolan apart from most filmmakers? Any number of things. A dedication to old-school techniques, from shooting on film to utilizing practical effects. An ability to get pretty much anything greenlit. A serious approach to fantastical subject matter, coupled with a desire to explain rather than obfuscate, and a sense of giant scope to his storytelling. But perhaps more than anything... Читать дальше...

New releases of "Halo," "Assassin’s Creed" and "World of Warcraft" will be available this week.

Alibaba founder and executive chairman Jack Ma finds being his country's richest man 'a great pain.'

No one can complain about our warm extended autumn with one of the best shows of leaf color in recent memory.

Christina Kelly is walking back her accusations of drug use and debauchery by senior Jefferies bankers with clients.

One Chick-fil-A manager has had it! He banned a list of slang words that employees are no longer allowed to use.

Unilever is suing Hampton Creek, maker of Just Mayo, accusing it of false advertising and fraud, the New York Times reports.

European Union countries can block jobless immigrants from receiving welfare benefits, Europe's top court said.

Karl Martin, Bionym CEO & co-founder, showcases the "Nymi" wristband that allows users to simply tap their wrists to pay for merchandise. "Nymi" uses technology that reads the unique heart rhythms of users.

Some energy companies are showing signs of pulling back on capital expenditures, according to a report in Oilprice.com.

This summer, the animation world was thrown into a bit of a tailspin when it was announced that Hayao Miyazaki had retired from filmmaking. Or had he? The news had come from translated reports from overseas, and it was a bit unclear what exactly was going on. But having just received an honorary Oscar over the weekend at the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences' Governors Awards, the director chatted briefly with the LA Times and confirmed that indeed, there will be no more movies from his imaginative pen. Читать дальше...

Vodafone nudged its full-year earnings forecast higher as improving demand helped reduce a drop in revenues.