Apple Leaves Nest Thermostat Out in the Cold

Apple Leaves Nest Thermostat Out in the Cold

Apple Leaves Nest Thermostat Out in the Cold By Peter Suciu Jul 24, 2015 12:49 PM PT Apple reportedly has pulled the Nest smart thermostat from both its online and brick-and-mortar stores, possibly paving the way for its own line of smart home appliances. The...
Spotify Ain’t Afraid of No Apple

Spotify Ain’t Afraid of No Apple

“That’s more than half the $1 billion Spotify raised in funding over the past nine years,” said Susan Schreiner, analyst at C4 Trends. “Apple is the catalyst,” Schreiner told the E-Commerce Times. “They’re expecting the market...
The Great Apple Watch Marketing Mystery

The Great Apple Watch Marketing Mystery

The day Apple initially picked to launch the Apple Watch was in some respects a dud. The device was not available for sale in Apple Stores on Friday as previously scheduled, although it was available at some high-end fashion boutiques. Confusion reigned over...
Square Reshapes Itself for Small Businesses

Square Reshapes Itself for Small Businesses

Square will work with SMBs to resolve charge-backs. The money won’t be held — and if the dispute is lost, Square will cover the loss. “They need someone in their corner,” said Susan Schreiner, analyst with C4 Trends. “This could certainly help...