Choose five new words and read through them two or three times just before you go to sleep and first thing in the morning when you wake up. This really works!
Electric Forces Let Robotic ‘Bees’ Hang Tight
In a new study, scientists describe a miniature flying robot that can perch on a variety of surfaces.
Google Makes Push Into Artificial Intelligence With New Offerings
Google CEO Sundar Pichai unveiled new products and services that use smarter software to make decisions rather than follow instructions, part of a major push into artificial intelligence.
Mitsubishi Motors President to Resign as Japan Car Scandal Engulfs Suzuki
Mitsubishi Motors said its president will step down to take responsibility for a fuel-economy rigging scandal in Japan, while Suzuki Motor admitted to using an improper testing method for its vehicles.
Japan’s Economy Rebounded Sharply in First Quarter
Japan’s first-quarter economic output was up an annualized 1.7% from the quarter before, reversing the 1.7% decline in the last quarter of 2015. Photo: Getty Images
Business Vocabulary: Computers
Thirty years ago, someone would have easily been able to survive in the business world with little or no knowledge of computers. Back then, business was done in the old-fashioned way.
Samsung, Alibaba to Cooperate on Mobile Payments
Samsung Electronics agreed with Alibaba’s financial-services affiliate to cooperate on mobile payments, as the world’s largest smartphone-maker looks to expand its presence in China, a market where it has struggled in recent years.
Google Bringing Android Apps to Chromebooks
Google’s Android and Chrome OS operating systems soon will run the same apps.
Keep Your Smart Home Safe From Hackers
As Internet-connected devices in homes grow more popular, so do the risks of unwanted intruders
Vietnam Bank Target in Attempted Cyber Heist
A Vietnamese bank on Sunday said it thwarted a cyber heist mounted late last year by hackers using a global funds-transfer network for banks, Reuters reported on its website.
Uber Puts Brakes on Bangkok Motorcycle-Booking Service
Uber suspended its motorcycle-booking service in Bangkok after warnings from local authorities over operating licenses for drivers.
How to Stop an Adult Cyberbully
A large percentage of adult Internet users say they've been harassed online. WSJ's Lee Hawkins explains how to stop cyberbullying and discusses how some high-profile celebrities have dealt with the issue.
Word of the Week
Taken from the new ‘Silicon Valley Speak’ book, every week we feature a little known word from the world of business jargon!
Why Some Frackers Look Good After the Oil Bust
Oil-and-gas frackers destroyed a lot of wealth but aren’t hopeless cases going forward.
Tencent’s Profit Jumps on Revenue From Mobile Games, Advertising
The Chinese Internet giant warned of possible challenges to its ad business due to China’s economic slowdown, despite posting strong earnings growth thanks to solid revenue from mobile games and advertising.
A Lesson in Big PR for Small Business
Jennefer Witter, author of the "Little Book of Big PR," joins Veronica Dagher for a discussion about the best ways to promote small business and develop your brand.