Wednesday, 1 March 2017

Facebook's Oculus Cuts Headset Price to Lure Consumers


Facebook’s Oculus VR is dropping the price of its Rift virtual-reality headset by $100, in a bid to spur sales after a rocky first year for the device.
http://on.wsj.com/2mFTHSV

Can Nintendo's Switch Balance Portable and Home Gaming?


Games including “1-2 Switch” and “Zelda” are a blast, but without more titles and online services, Nintendo’s new Switch videogame console feels like a beta test, writes Nathan Olivarez-Giles.
http://on.wsj.com/2mdARF8

Foxconn Still Looking at Opening Plant in U.S.


Chairman Terry Gou said his company is bidding for Toshiba’s flash-memory unit, as the two businesses would be a good match.
http://on.wsj.com/2mcZxhh

Behind Buffett's $18 Billion Apple Bet


Berkshire Hathaway’s stake in Apple checks many of the boxes of Warren Buffett’s biggest investments: a strong brand name, a relatively low valuation and consistent share buybacks and dividends.
http://on.wsj.com/2mEJ7eT

Foxconn Is Bidding for Toshiba's Chip Business


Chairman Terry Gou said his company is bidding for Toshiba’s flash-memory unit, as the two businesses would be a good match.
http://on.wsj.com/2mcZxhh

Coding Boot Camps Band Together to Boost Accountability


Seventeen well-established coding schools have formed a coalition and agreed to report results like job-placement rates for their graduates so prospective students can compare schools.
http://on.wsj.com/2md7vXL

Snap, on Cusp of IPO, Looks Set for Strong Debut


Snap, parent of the popular disappearing-message app Snapchat, is on track to price its IPO above its target of $14-16 and could awaken the dormant tech market.
http://on.wsj.com/2mcXUjw