Week in review: CES 2022 coverage; Apple hits $3 trillion market cap

The following is a roundup of my stories from Investors.com.

Chip shortage likely to last through 2022. (Jan. 7, 2022)

Will 2022 be the year of augmented reality glasses? (Jan. 7, 2022)

Netflix stock tumbles amid subscriber growth concerns. (Jan. 6, 2022)

STMicroelectronics, IBD Stock of the Day, showing strength in rough market. (Jan. 6, 2022)

How digital health firms are innovating far beyond your wrist. (Jan. 6, 2022)

Sony drives into electric car market at CES 2022. (Jan. 5, 2022)

AMD, Nvidia, Intel, Qualcomm tout chip advances at CES 2022. (Jan. 4, 2022)

Metaverse hype permeates CES 2022 tech show. (Jan. 4, 2022)

These semiconductor stocks called top picks for 2022. (Jan. 3, 2022)

Evergreen stories:

Is Apple stock a buy after reaching a $3 trillion market cap? (Jan. 3, 2022)

Photo: Gary Shapiro, chief executive of the Consumer Technology Association, speaks at CES 2022. (CES)

Week in review: Microsoft buying Bethesda Softworks

The following is a roundup of my stories from Investors.com.

Nvidia seeing “massive demand” for graphics cards thanks to gaming. (Sept. 25, 2020)

Sony, Microsoft prepare for cage match in new video game consoles. (Sept. 25, 2020)

Microsoft bolsters cloud offerings with Azure, Teams enhancements. (Sept. 24, 2020)

Apple stock downgraded on mature hardware businesses. (Sept. 23, 2020)

Epam Systems stock nears buy point from three-weeks-tight pattern. (Sept. 22, 2020)

Apple seen selling more pricey iPhone 12 models than cheaper handsets. (Sept. 22, 2020)

Microsoft bulks up video game business with Bethesda acquisition. (Sept. 21, 2020)

Roku deal to carry Peacock opens the door for HBO Max. (Sept. 21, 2020)

Semiconductor companies: Where are they in the chip cycle? (Sept. 21, 2020)

Photo: Microsoft announces deal to buy Bethesda Softworks. (Microsoft)

Week in review: Sony PlayStation 5 reveal, Adobe earnings

The following is a roundup of my stories from Investors.com.

Sony PlayStation 5 reveal earns praise, but big questions remain. (June 12, 2020)

Chipmaker Qorvo riding 5G wireless adoption wave. (June 12, 2020)

Adobe earnings top second-quarter views, but outlook comes up short. (June 11, 2020)

IBD 50 stocks to watch: Netflix buoyed by hit shows, positive usage trends. (June 11, 2020)

Teradyne, IBD Stock of the Day, nears buy point as chip-gear spending rises. (June 11, 2020)

Chipmaker AMD hits two buy points as data-center stocks surge. (June 10, 2020)

Activision outgunning video game rivals with “Warzone.” (June 9, 2020)

Apple seen replacing Intel chips in Macs with its own processors. (June 9, 2020)

Is Apple stock a buy ahead of virtual Worldwide Developers Conference? (June 9, 2020)

Should Apple buy a search engine as leverage against Google? (June 8, 2020)

Is Micron stock a buy ahead of chipmaker's quarterly report? (June 8, 2020)

Is Intel stock a buy after first-quarter earnings beat? (June 8, 2020)

Is AMD stock a buy after rebound from coronavirus sell-off? (June 8, 2020)

Photo: Sony PlayStation 5 consoles (Sony)

Week in review: E3 2018 video game expo

The following is a roundup of my stories from Investors.com.

These stocks got the biggest bounce from E3 video game expo. (June 15, 2018)

Apple to spend $900 million on original video content this year: analyst. (June 15, 2018)

Adobe stock nabs price-target hikes after beat-and-raise report. (June 15, 2018)

Adobe beats Wall Street’s second-quarter targets, guides higher. (June 14, 2018)

Netflix stock spikes to record high as investors ignore short-seller call. (June 14, 2018)

Apple services business faces skepticism from Wall Street analyst. (June 14, 2018)

Headset maker Turtle Beach riding high from “Fortnite effect.” (June 14, 2018)

“Red Dead” game not threatened by stiff competition, Take-Two CEO says. (June 13, 2018)

Two top chip-gear stocks hit with downgrades while one upgraded. (June 13, 2018)

NBA 2K League tries to stand out from esports crowd. (June 13, 2018)

Nintendo, Sony, Ubisoft bring out big guns at E3 video game show. (June 12, 2018)

E3 to show video game industry vibrancy and innovation. (June 11, 2018)

Video game stocks called “must own” group ahead of E3 expo. (June 11, 2018)

Microsoft acquires 5 game studios, touts diverse E3 software lineup. (June 11, 2018)

EA enters battle royale games with “Battlefield 5.” (June 11, 2018)

Photos: E3 2018 in downtown Los Angeles. (ESA)

Week in review: Best Buy earnings, Fitbit smartwatch

The following is a roundup of my stories from Investors.com.

What to expect when Apple holds its product launch event Sept. 12. (Sept. 1, 2017)

Microsoft to usher in “mixed reality” technology on Oct. 17. (Sept. 1, 2017)

Apple gets price-target hike ahead of iPhone 8 launch. (Sept. 1, 2017)

Sony jumps into smart-speaker market with assist from Google. (Aug. 31, 2017)

ON Semi rated “strong buy”; Microchip, ASML break out. (Aug. 31, 2017)

Apple schedules Sept. 12 media event; New iPhones expected. (Aug. 31, 2017)

Microsoft carves new high, gains in enterprise cloud software. (Aug. 31, 2017)

Fiber-optic network firm Ciena slammed by soft guidance. (Aug. 31, 2017)

Universal Display stock soars on bullish analyst report. (Aug. 30, 2017)

Semtech falls on weak sales guidance for October quarter. (Aug. 30, 2017)

Apple hits record high as it ramps up iPhone 8, HomePod lines. (Aug. 30, 2017)

Best Buy slide continues as analysts doubt it can maintain sales. (Aug. 30, 2017)

Dycom stock pummeled on weak July-quarter sales, guidance. (Aug. 30, 2017)

Analog Devices smashes earnings estimates, guides higher. (Aug. 30, 2017)

Analog Devices, Semtech earnings on tap: What to expect. (Aug. 29, 2017)

Apple, Accenture partner on enterprise mobile apps. (Aug. 29, 2017)

Best Buy crushes on earnings, but CEO puts a chill on shares. (Aug. 29, 2017)

Virtual-reality gear discounted as VR interest ebbs. (Aug. 28, 2017)

Best Buy could get lift from Nintendo Switch, appliances. (Aug. 28, 2017)

Fitbit debuts smartwatch to take on Apple Watch. (Aug. 28, 2017)


Photo: Fitbit Ionic smartwatch.

Week in review: E3 video game show

The following is a roundup of my stories from Investors.com.

Top video game stocks look attractive after E3 show. (June 16, 2017)

Amazon-Whole Foods deal sends this chip IPO soaring. (June 16, 2017)

Fantasies of Apple buying Disney fade with new hires. (June 16, 2017)

Two chip stocks on IBD 50 list initiated with buy ratings. (June 16, 2017)

Two chip gear makers earn price-target hikes in hot semiconductor market. (June 16, 2017)

3 chip stocks are plays on iPhone 8-led wireless charging shift. (June 15, 2017)

Video game publishers see more digital downloads, microtransactions. (June 15, 2017)

This company’s outlook points to strong Apple iPhone 8 cycle. (June 15, 2017)

Qualcomm gets price-target hike; Broadcom still a “top pick.” (June 15, 2017)

This deal opened Pandora’s Box of negative reactions. (June 14, 2017)

Nvidia to see lift from Nintendo Switch sales, gets price-target hike. (June 14, 2017)

Apple might have to make car to succeed in autonomous driving. (June 14, 2017)

These two video game publishers “well positioned” for holiday sales. (June 14, 2017)

Tracking-chip maker Impinj seen as “open-ended growth story.” (June 13, 2017)

Nintendo makes pitch for Switch at E3, previews new games. (June 13, 2017)

Sony touts 60 million PS4 console sales, E3 game unveilings. (June 13, 2017)

Apple finally confirms its worst-kept secret. (June 13, 2017)

Intel gets game on with e-sports partnerships, virtual reality, new chips. (June 12, 2017)

Is Apple hobbling older iPhones to spur upgrades? (June 12, 2017)

2 leading tech stocks grabbing early E3 buzz. (June 12, 2017)

Analyst tells Apple investors it’s time to step to the sidelines. (June 12, 2017)

Photo: “Star Wars Battlefront 2” from Electronic Arts.

Week in review: Samsung pulls Galaxy Note 7, boosting Apple

The following is a roundup of my stories from Investors.com.

Apple, Google product leaks proliferate, but don’t tell whole story. (Oct. 15, 2016)

Netflix subscriber growth focus of Q3 earnings report. (Oct. 14, 2016)

Chip darling Inphi falls on report investor enthusiasm premature. (Oct. 14, 2016)

NetEase stock hits record high on bullish report. (Oct. 14, 2016)

Apple seen riding iPhone 8 “supercycle” next year. (Oct. 14, 2016)

HP to slash workforce, says it’s a “pillar of stability.” (Oct. 14, 2016)

Halliburton, Delta Air Lines, Ulta Beauty get price-target hikes. (Oct. 14, 2016)

Teens stoked about iPhone 7, but GoPro is so yesterday. (Oct. 13, 2016)

9 top stocks with near-term catalysts: Morgan Stanley. (Oct. 13, 2016)

Sony PlayStation VR aims to make virtual reality mainstream. (Oct. 13, 2016)

Chipmaker TSMC’s Q4 guidance points to strong Apple iPhone 7 sales. (Oct. 13, 2016)

Apple price target raised; Gigamon, GrubHub rated buys. (Oct. 13, 2016)

Brooks Automation, MKS Instruments rated chip-gear buys. (Oct. 12, 2016)

Qualcomm among chipmakers hurt by Galaxy Note 7 demise. (Oct. 12, 2016)

Apple stock rises on price-target hike, improved sentiment. (Oct. 12, 2016)

Apple, Barracuda get price-target hikes; GrubHub rated buy. (Oct. 12, 2016)

HP gains on Lenovo in PCs; Apple Mac sales tumble. (Oct. 11, 2016)

Netflix U.S. subscriber estimate cut on price-hike impact. (Oct. 11, 2016)

Apple stock gains on Samsung battery pains; iPhone loses rival. (Oct. 11, 2016)

NetEase has new hit mobile game in “Yin and Yang Shi.” (Oct. 11, 2016)

Twitter, Caterpillar, Finisar upgraded; Southwest is a buy. (Oct. 11, 2016)

HP stock gets price-target hike ahead of analyst day. (Oct. 10, 2016)

Samsung halts Note 7 sales; Apple could sell 15 million more iPhones. (Oct. 10, 2016)

Deutsche Bank hits sell button on Netflix stock; Expectations too high. (Oct. 10, 2016)

Buy McDonald’s, sell Netflix, analysts say; Google gets 1000 price target. (Oct. 10, 2016)

Photo: Samsung Galaxy Note 7 smartphone. (Samsung)

Week in review: Apple iPhone 7, Apple Watch 2 unveiling

The following is a roundup of my stories from Investors.com.

Pokemon Go Plus wearable launch date set; Supply unknown. (Sept. 9, 2016)

Microsemi price target hiked after analyst day; Micron PT also raised. (Sept. 9, 2016)

Apple iPhone 7 preorders begin with jet black model shortages. (Sept. 9, 2016)

Apple iPhone 7 camera improvements rile GoPro. (Sept. 8, 2016)

What investors loved, hated about Apple iPhone 7 event. (Sept. 8, 2016)

Apple news positive for Broadcom, negative for Qualcomm. (Sept. 8, 2016)

Apple iPhone 7 launch not “insanely great,” but “good enough.” (Sept. 8, 2016)

Sony unveils mid-cycle refresh to PlayStation 4 game console. (Sept. 7, 2016)

Apple introduces waterproof iPhone 7 handset. (Sept. 7, 2016)

Apple debuts fitness-centric Apple Watch Series 2 with “Pokemon Go.” (Sept. 7, 2016)

“Top picks” among chip stocks: Inphi, Intel, Macom, Nvidia, NXP (Sept. 7, 2016)

Silicon Motion breaks out amid industry storage shift. (Sept. 7, 2016)

Apple car interest high in car owner survey. (Sept. 6, 2016)

Marvell Technology stock sinks on disappointing Q3 guidance. (Sept. 6, 2016)

Activision stock stakes new high after “Call of Duty” fan fest. (Sept. 6, 2016)

Intel stock upgraded to buy on data center strength. (Sept. 6, 2016)

Fitbit exercises its dominance in wearables as Apple wheezes. (Sept. 6, 2016)

Apple iPhone 7 leaks point to waterproofing, new colors, better cameras. (Sept. 6, 2016)

Photo: Rear view of Apple iPhone 7 Plus models.

Week in review: FAA’s commercial drone rules, Adobe Systems earnings, Tencent buys Supercell

The following is a roundup of my stories from Investors.com.

Commercial drone market cleared for takeoff by FAA. (June 24, 2016)

Microsoft-LinkedIn deal “modestly positive,” Deutsche Bank says. (June 24, 2016)

Activision game “Overwatch” profitability may be underappreciated. (June 24, 2016)

Anticipation: Apple iPhone 8 could rain on upcoming iPhone 7 parade. (June 24, 2016)

Consumer drone sales off to “very strong start,” aerial games era. (June 23, 2016)

Apple faces uproar over rumored removal of audio jack from next iPhone. (June 23, 2016)

Apple stock gets another price-target cut as iPhone upgrades slow. (June 23, 2016)

Facebook, Sony lead virtual reality stock picks in Nomura report. (June 22, 2016)

Adobe Systems stock drops on sales growth concerns. (June 22, 2016)

Adobe Systems stock falls late on Q2 sales, guidance below views. (June 21, 2016)

Low-cost iPhone SE cannibalizing sales of pricier Apple handsets. (June 21, 2016)

Tencent buys “Clash of Clans” game maker Supercell from SoftBank. (June 21, 2016)

PC, printer maker HP divests software assets in deal with Open Text. (June 20, 2016)

Apple’s Beijing patent case could be salvo in China-U.S. trade fight. (June 20, 2016)

Netflix stock gets price-target cut as global outlook softens. (June 20, 2016)

Photo: Filmmakers use a DJI camera drone. (DJI)

Week in review: Apple WWDC, E3, Microsoft buys LinkedIn

The following is a roundup of my stories from Investors.com.

Adobe Systems’ earnings hot streak seen continuing; Q2 out Tuesday. (June 18, 2016)

LinkedIn worth a few laughs, as well as $26.2 billion. (June 17, 2016)

Likely Apple OLED display supplier gets cautious report. (June 17, 2016)

China patent ruling against Apple unlikely to hold, analysts say. (June 17, 2016)

Apple stock hit with second price target cut, China action. (June 17, 2016)

E3 2016 winners and losers: Top games, big disappointments. (June 16, 2016)

Apple Watch 2 fitness focus pressuring Fitbit stock. (June 16, 2016)

“Clash of Clans” game maker possible $9 billion takeover target. (June 15, 2016)

Facebook, Google cash in on ads as news media firms struggle. (June 15, 2016)

Apple iPhone 7 demand “muted” by next year’s rumored iPhone 8. (June 15, 2016)

Sony turns to Batman, “Star Wars” to lead virtual reality games. (June 14, 2016)

3 things investors loved about Apple WWDC keynote, and 2 they hated. (June 14, 2016)

Apple playing catch-up with rivals on software updates. (June 14, 2016)

Microsoft’s LinkedIn buy could put Salesforce, Workday in play. (June 14, 2016)

Apple stock falls on lackluster WWDC keynote, highlighted by emojis. (June 13, 2016)

Microsoft to buy LinkedIn for $26.2 billion as transition accelerates. (June 13, 2016)

EA kicks off E3 week with “Battlefield 1” debut, e-sports news. (June 13, 2016)

Photo: Someecards comic makes fun of Microsoft’s purchase of LinkedIn.

Week in review: Adobe earnings, new iRobot floor-mopping robot, Sony VR gear

The following is a roundup of my stories from Investor’s Business Daily at Investors.com.

Apple-FBI court case gets more comedian-splaining. (March 18, 2016)

Apple investors should brace themselves: Monday event could be a yawner. (March 18, 2016)

Adobe Systems stock hits new high on Q1 beat and raise. (March 18, 2016)

Adobe Systems beats Q1 views, guides Q2 EPS higher. (March 17, 2016)

Jabil Circuit’s weak guidance suggests soft Apple iPhone demand. (March 17, 2016)

Google parent Alphabet to sell humanoid robot maker Boston Dynamics. (March 17, 2016)

Apple Watch shipments slowing ahead of version 2. (March 17, 2016)

Microsoft stock gets thumbs up from Oppenheimer. (March 17, 2016)

Apple’s rumored iPhone SE is subject of “modest” expectations. (March 16, 2016)

Netflix, Amazon, Akamai benefiting from cable cord-cutters. (March 16, 2016)

iRobot hopes to clean up in floor-mopping business. (March 16, 2016)

Apple urges court to “zealously guard civil liberties.” (March 16, 2016)

Sony undercuts virtual reality rivals with $399 VR headset. (March 15, 2016)

Apple iPhone demand “tracking ahead of expectations.” (March 15, 2016)

Adobe Systems Q1 earnings expectations are cloud high. (March 15, 2016)

Redbox owner Outerwall doubles dividend, explores possible sale. (March 14, 2016)

Sony takes Internet TV service PlayStation Vue nationwide. (March 14, 2016)

Amazon tablet market share surges, thanks to its low-cost slates. (March 14, 2016)

Better times for Apple could start with spring product launch. (March 14, 2016)

Photo: iRobot’s new Braava Jet floor-mopping robot.

Week in review: Holiday sales disappoint for GoPro, GameStop, Best Buy

The following is a roundup of my stories from Investor’s Business Daily at Investors.com.

Netflix subscriber growth key to Q4 earnings report. (Jan. 16, 2016)

More analysts join the herd cutting Apple iPhone estimates. (Jan. 15, 2016)

Activision’s “Black Ops 3” rakes in the green at U.S. retail. (Jan. 15, 2016)

Netflix U.S. subscriber growth a concern for Q4. (Jan. 14, 2016)

GoPro slapped with downgrades, price target cuts. (Jan. 14, 2016)

Best Buy reports crummy holiday season; stock falls. (Jan. 14, 2016)

GoPro stock crashes on holiday sales, profit warning. (Jan. 13, 2016)

Apple M&A speculation continues with Time Warner chatter. (Jan. 13, 2016)

Sony poised to dominate virtual reality market. (Jan. 13, 2016)

Apple bucks declining PC sales trend. (Jan. 12, 2016)

GameStop slides on digital download worries. (Jan. 12, 2016)

Study indicates Apple Watch holiday sales “tepid.” (Jan. 12, 2016)

Apple’s March-quarter iPhone guidance an overhang for stock. (Jan. 12, 2016)

Netflix gets price-target cut on international losses. (Jan. 12, 2016)

Virtual reality, autonomous cars make impact at CES 2016. (Jan. 11, 2016)

Apple stock rises on rare positive analyst report. (Jan. 11, 2016)

Netflix skunked by Amazon.com at Golden Globe Awards. (Jan. 11, 2016)

Fitbit stock falls below IPO price post-CES. (Jan. 11, 2016)

Photo: GoPro corporate photo.

Week in review: E3 2015, Microsoft reorg

The following is a roundup of my stories from Investor’s Business Daily at Investors.com.

Bethesda kicks off E3 week with “Doom,” “Fallout 4.” (June 15, 2015)

Microsoft rolls out new “Halo,” “Gears of War” games. (June 15, 2015)

Electronic Arts goes full force into “Star Wars” games. (June 15, 2015)

Adobe Systems unleashes big Creative Cloud update. (June 16, 2015)

Sony PS4 nabs exclusive content from Activision, Square Enix. (June 16, 2015)

“Star Fox” leads slim holiday game slate for Nintendo. (June 16, 2015)

Apple iPhone 6S forecast up, Watch outlook weakening. (June 16, 2015)

Microsoft shuffles executive suite; Nokia’s Elop out. (June 17, 2015)

Zynga ready to do battle in action-strategy mobile games. (June 17, 2015)

Apple iPad Pro on the way, iOS 9 code indicates. (June 17, 2015)

Virtual reality games face real market challenges. (June 18, 2015)

Apple Watch 2 could have camera for Dick Tracy video calls. (June 18, 2015)

E3 winners and losers: Wall Street edition. (June 18, 2015)

Netflix stock gets big price target hike from Oppenheimer. (June 19, 2015)

Microsoft’s Windows 10 poised to goose Q3 PC sales. (June 19, 2015)

Apple iPhone 6S will be a bit thicker, analyst says. (June 19, 2015)

Photo: E3 2015 at the Los Angeles Convention Center (Photo by Patrick Seitz).

Week in review: Apple Internet TV, celebrity video games, Adobe earnings

The following is a roundup of my stories from Investor’s Business Daily at Investors.com.

Apple building new set-top box for its Internet TV service. (March 20, 2015)

Most video game players still want physical discs. (March 20, 2015)

Amazon drone test flights cleared for takeoff by FAA. (March 19, 2015)

Here’s why Apple wants a new streaming music service. (March 19, 2015)

TAG Heuer winds up Google, Intel to take on Apple Watch. (March 19, 2015)

Harman sitting pretty in car infotainment market. (March 19, 2015)

Vasco Data Security scores two government approvals. (March 19, 2015)

Qualys outlook strong, but valuation concerns linger. (March 19, 2015)

Kendall and Kylie Jenner video game could break seventh seal. (March 18, 2015)

Sony pursues cord cutters with over-the-top TV service. (March 18, 2015)

Will iPhone sales still grow after iPhone 6 series surge? (March 18, 2015)

Adobe Creative Cloud subscriber additions disappoint. (March 18, 2015)

Adobe EPS growth best in 4 years, but outlook soft. (March 17, 2015)

Chip equipment sales increase doesn’t lift all boats. (March 17, 2015)

Adobe Systems adds third pillar to cloud strategy. (March 17, 2015)

Apple streaming video service a steppingstone to TV set. (March 17, 2015)

Nintendo’s Mario to make the leap to smartphones. (March 17, 2015)

Photos: Apple TV set-top box (top); Kendall and Kylie Jenner video game.

Week in review: King Digital reigns, Apple joins Dow, GoPro investors spooked

The following is a roundup of my stories from Investor’s Business Daily at Investors.com.

King Digital continues to “crush” mobile game competition. (March 6, 2015)

Apple joining the Dow seen as warning sign by some. (March 6, 2015)

HP expands server lead as IBM retreats. (March 5, 2015)

Apple delays iPad Pro production, may add USB port. (March 5, 2015)

Apple Watch: Hit, flop or meh? (March 5, 2015)

Sony eyes virtual reality games with Morpheus headset. (March 4, 2015)

Comcast might pursue Netflix if Time Warner Cable deal fails. (March 4, 2015)

10 big tech stocks that climbed back from the dot-com crash. (March 4, 2015)

Apple Watch sales to get boost from interchangeable bands. (March 3, 2015)

Best Buy delights with Q4 earnings beat, cash return program. (March 3, 2015)

GoPro investors spooked by low-cost China rival. (March 2, 2015)

Microsoft Windows 8 notches small gain in February. (March 2, 2015)

Apple could quadruple its total addressable market by 2020. (March 2, 2015)

Photos: King Digital’s “Candy Crush Soda Saga”; Xiaomi’s Yi Action Camera on pet harness.

Week in review: Apple stock soars to record highs on car rumors

The following is a roundup of my stories from Investor’s Business Daily at Investors.com.

Apple urged to develop personal robots. (Feb. 20, 2015)

Remote-control maker UEI tumbles on Q1 EPS forecast. (Feb. 20, 2015)

Apple stock has more upside, Goldman Sachs says. (Feb. 20, 2015)

Microsoft’s hybrid cloud strategy poised to pay off. (Feb. 20, 2015)

Apple stock hits record on possible dividend hike. (Feb. 19, 2015)

Apple Watch launch weighs on Fossil, Garmin. (Feb. 19, 2015)

Amazon Web Services leads, but Microsoft Azure catching up. (Feb. 18, 2015)

Game over for Xbox One; PS4 seen winning by big margin. (Feb. 18, 2015)

Consumers ready for drones to deliver pizzas, other goods. (Feb. 18, 2015)

FAA’s proposed drone regulations criticized. (Feb. 17, 2015)

Apple car rumors rev up stock price to new high. (Feb. 17, 2015)

Apple Watch leads make-or-break year for smartwatches. (Feb. 17, 2015)

Photo: Supermodel Candice Swanepoel wears the highly anticipated Apple Watch on the March 2015 cover of Self magazine.

Week in review: CES 2015 brought wearables, UHD TV, drones

The following is a roundup of my stories from Investor’s Business Daily at Investors.com.

Omni-directional stereo speakers will keep people guessing. (Jan. 9, 2015)

Drones face new battlefields: public perception, regulation. (Jan. 9, 2015)

Smartwatches still searching for killer app. (Jan. 8, 2015)

Global smartphone prices tumbling thanks to Chinese firms. (Jan. 8, 2015)

Ultra HD video surge coming to fuel 4K TV upgrade cycle. (Jan. 7, 2015)

Helping paraplegics walk just the start for robot exoskeletons. (Jan. 7, 2015)

Carmakers roll over gadget firms to steal spotlight at CES. (Jan. 6, 2015)

Samsung, other TV makers are behind the curve. (Jan. 6, 2015)

Ultra HD TV era comes into focus at CES 2015. (Jan. 5, 2015)

Dumb household goods with digital smarts flood CES. (Jan. 5, 2015)

Consumer drones booming despite concerns. (Jan. 5, 2015)

GoPro rival takes action videos to the next level. (Jan. 5, 2015)

Photo: Sony 4K Ultra HD TV. 

Week in review: 2015 tech predictions, CES preview

The following is a roundup of my stories from Investor’s Business Daily at Investors.com.

CES 2015: Wearables, drones, virtual-reality goggles. (Jan. 2, 2015)

Microsoft’s Windows 8 suffers embarrassing setback. (Jan. 2, 2015)

What to expect from Apple in 2015 beyond its smartwatch. (Jan. 2, 2015)

Top 10 gutsiest tech industry predictions for 2015. (Dec. 31, 2014)

2015 tech forecast: clouds, wearables, cybersecurity. (Dec. 31, 2014)

GoPro sales look strong as camera inventories go lean. (Dec. 30, 2014)

Amazon likely to convert 70% of holiday Prime trial members. (Dec. 30, 2014)

Apple celebrates merry iChristmas, rules activations. (Dec. 30, 2014)

CES could provide boost to Synaptics, others. (Dec. 30, 2014)

“Show me” the money: Apple copycat scores rich valuation. (Dec. 29, 2014)

Sorry, North Korea, Sony’s “The Interview” is a hit online. (Dec. 29, 2014)

Photo: GoPro camera with chest harness. 

Week in review: Sony releases ‘The Interview’ online first

The following is a roundup of my stories from Investor’s Business Daily at Investors.com.

Winners and losers from “The Interview” streaming online. (Dec. 26, 2014)

Meet 4 hot security stocks as hacking attacks make headlines. (Dec. 26, 2014)

Internet Of Things Driving MEMS Growth. (Dec. 26, 2014)

Last-second Christmas e-gifts for overlooked loved ones. (Dec. 24, 2014)

Wal-Mart wants to buy your unwanted gift cards. (Dec. 24, 2014)

iPhone 6 supply surges just in time for Christmas. (Dec. 23, 2014)

Yes, Virginia, Microsoft’s Surface Pro 3 is a hot seller. (Dec. 23, 2014)

GoPro up after IPO share lockup ends, but gains fading. (Dec. 23, 2014)

Photos: Poster from comedy movie “The Interview” (top); Wal-Mart gift cards.

Week in review: Hasbro in talks to buy DreamWorks Animation

The following is a roundup of my stories from Investor’s Business Daily at Investors.com.

Hungry Hungry Hippos movie a possible Hasbro-DreamWorks project. (Nov. 14, 2014)

Apple hits new high on positive iPhone 6 sales data. (Nov. 14, 2014)

Take-Two Interactive leads weak month for video game sales. (Nov. 14, 2014)

Amazon buries the hatchet with major book publisher. (Nov. 13, 2014)

Sony aims to shake up pay TV with Internet alternative. (Nov. 13, 2014)

Apple stock cracks new high despite sour iPad report. (Nov. 13, 2014)

Solar-energy homes keeping excess power off the grid. (Nov. 12, 2014)

Mobile game consolidation forecast as King and Glu lead. (Nov. 12, 2014)

Apple stock hits new high as iPad prices hit new lows. (Nov. 12, 2014)

Apple iPhone 6 Plus demand much stronger than expected. (Nov. 11, 2014)

Almost as many Twitter quitters as active users. (Nov. 10, 2014)

GoPro stumbles on secondary stock offering. (Nov. 10, 2014)

Photo: Scene from “Transformers: Age of Extinction.”