Shares of the world’s biggest software company rose as much as 2.1 percent to $65.64, an all-time high, in early trading, valuing the company at $510.37 billion. The last time Microsoft was valued more was in March 2000, during the heyday of the dotcom era, when it had a market value of a little above $550 billion, according to Thomson Reuters data.
Month: October 2016
Executive viewpoints: 2017 outlook
Each year, Solid State Technology turns to industry leaders to hear viewpoints on the technological and economic outlook for the upcoming year. Read through these expert opinions on what to expect in 2017.
VIDEO: Sony brings virtual reality to the masses
When the PlayStation VR goes on sale Thursday, it won’t just be a test for Sony. As the first high-end virtual-reality headset aimed at the mass market, the gadget will also offer the first hint as to whether the technology can become a mainstream product.
Waterfall Rich Communication Services
The partnership is part of Google’s Early Access Program announced today and debuting at Mobile World Congress in next week. The program will allow brands to reach customers in new and dynamic “mobile app-like” ways directly within Android smartphones’ native messaging service, providing features including suggested replies and actions, dynamic rich media, and company branding.