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Eye-tracking tech makes virtual reality hands-free

By Matthew Stock An advanced virtual reality headset could be a game-changer for the entertainment industry and give people with certain disabilities new powers of communication and interaction, according to the developers. The FOVE headset uses eye-tracking technology to give the wearer an immersive and completely hands-free virtual reality, where all of their actions can be controlled by their eye movements.     Virtual reality technology has been touted as the next

Apple gets partial win on appeal in Samsung patent case

NEW YORK/SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) – Apple Inc was handed a mixed ruling by a U.S. appeals court in the latest twist in a blockbuster intellectual property battle with Samsung Electronics Co Ltd , as a prior patent infringement verdict was upheld but a trademark finding that the iPhone’s appearance could be protected was thrown out. In the highly anticipated ruling stemming from the global smartphone wars, the Federal Circuit in

Alibaba's Ma says Kering lawsuit 'regrettable'

By Christine Kim SEOUL (Reuters) – The founder of Alibaba Group Holdings Ltd on Tuesday called “regrettable” a lawsuit by a group of luxury goods firms owned by Kering SA accusing the Chinese e-commerce giant of being a conduit for counterfeiters. Executive Chairman Jack Ma was speaking after Gucci, Yves Saint Laurent and other brands owned by Kering sued Alibaba in the United States on Friday, accusing it of knowingly

JPMorgan sees second-quarter slowdown in investment banking

Investment banking revenues in the second quarter for eight of the top banks could fall 15 percent from the previous quarter, as income from rates trading tumbles, JPMorgan analysts said on Tuesday. “We are witnessing a slowdown in investment banking revenues in the second quarter 2015, potentially more than normal seasonality, driven by weakness in rates following a strong first quarter performance” the analysts wrote in a note to clients.

Wal-Mart same-store sales miss estimates as shoppers cut spending

Wal-Mart forecast second-quarter earnings of $1.06-$1.18 per share, largely below the average analyst estimate of $1.17. “Based on recent surveys, we know that many of our U.S. customers are using their tax refunds and the extra money from lower gas prices to pay down debt or put it into saving,” CEO Doug McMillon said in a statement. Wal-Mart said in February it would invest $1 billion to increase wages and