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Xbox One: 'This is rocket science,' says Microsoft

Xbox One: 'This is rocket science,' says Microsoft

Last night, in Richmond, Washington, the all-new Xbox One was unveiled. 'It changes everything,' said Xbox exec Marc Whitten, without a trace of hyperbole.

 

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Luke Johnson: The madness of investing in booming digital firms

Luke Johnson: The madness of investing in booming digital firms

22 May 2013

Software firms offer tempting opportunities for VC investors - but often they are too risky, says Luke Johnson. He's taking a punt on a restaurant in Florida.

 
 
Battersea developer romps home with $1bn sales

Battersea developer romps home with $1bn sales

21 May 2013

The developers of the Battersea Power Station complex have sold $1bn worth of properties as of Monday, making it one of the fastest-selling London developments ever.

 
 
Entrepreneur Q&A: Felix Velarde, Underwired

Entrepreneur Q&A: Felix Velarde, Underwired

21 May 2013

MT caught up with serial entrepreneur Velarde to talk customer loyalty, buying and selling agencies, and turning down 'unethical' business.

 
 
Senate takes a bite of Apple, sees terrible tax truth

Senate takes a bite of Apple, sees terrible tax truth

21 May 2013

The Senate committee has accused tech giant Apple of being 'among America's largest tax avoiders'.

 
 
Tumblr stumbles into Yahoo!'s clutches

Tumblr stumbles into Yahoo!'s clutches

20 May 2013

In an attempt to get 'down with the kids', internet giant Yahoo! has bought micro-blogging service Tumblr for the princely sum of £1.1bn.

 
 
David Cameron: 'Damn you, tax havens!'

David Cameron: 'Damn you, tax havens!'

20 May 2013

The PM has penned a stiffly-worded letter to 10 overseas British territories demanding that they sign up to international tax treaties. 'Get your house in order!' he wrote.

 
 
Ooh Ahh....Help your business

Ooh Ahh....Help your business

17 May 2013

Sean Farrington of QlikTech identifies the five winning criteria for the Eurovision Song Contest and discusses how this can be applied to the world of business

 
 
Dell profits fizzle as takeover battle rages

Dell profits fizzle as takeover battle rages

17 May 2013

Profits are down 79% at the PC maker as consumers snub computers for smartphones and tablets. Could the fall pave the way for founder Michael Dell's takeover attempt?

 
 
My Week: Justine Angelli of Shareagift

My Week: Justine Angelli of Shareagift

17 May 2013

Computer programmer Justine Angelli swapped a private jet business for a crowdfunding gift website. She talks about working with major retailers and opening an office in the US.

 
 
Six simple tips to add billions to your bottom line

Six simple tips to add billions to your bottom line

17 May 2013

Jo Behari, founder of Home Jane, reckons that UK small businesses are missing a trick - and billions of pounds in revenue - by ignoring the importance of marketing. Here are six ways to box clever in the marketing stakes.

 
 

The MT interview: Gareth Penny

The boss of the world's dominant diamond business

Gareth Penny, De Beers Group CEO, predicts a sparkling return to form

 
 

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