On Monday, Shares of Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT), lost -3.23% to $41.68, hitting its lowest level.
As of Monday, Microsoft’s savvy digital assistant is now available as a public beta in the Google Play Store. Just like on Windows, Cortana is ready to find you a restaurant, set an alarm, or search the Web.
To try it out, first join the beta program and then download the app from Google Play. Thanks to the Play Store’s new beta rules, you’re able to join the beta and download the app without waiting for approval.
Overall, Cortana on Android isn’t all that different from the PC version. You can set reminders, search the web, track flights and do the usual voice-powered searches Cortana has long been able to handle on other platforms.
In May, Microsoft revealed that its digital assistant Cortana would be coming to Android and iOS. Last month, a beta build of Cortana for Android leaked, letting Android users try the assistant for the first time.
Microsoft describes the Cortana app as a “companion to your Windows 10 PC” that extends the service’s functionality across any device you carry (which, of course, implicitly acknowledges that you’re very unlikely to carry a Windows Phone).
Microsoft Corporation, a technology company, develops, licenses, and supports software products, services, and devices worldwide. The company’s Devices and Consumer (D&C) Licensing segment licenses Windows operating system and related software; Microsoft Office for consumers; and Windows Phone operating system.
Shares of Kinder Morgan, Inc. (NYSE:KMI), declined -4.75% to $30.28, during its last trading session, as oil plunged to as low as $37 per barrel early Monday, as concerns about the world’s economic health lead to a dramatic selloff on markets and stock indexes around the world.
U.S. benchmark oil ended trading down $2.21 to $38.24 per barrel on the New York Mercantile Exchange. The contract fell as low as $37.75 per barrel in earlier trading before paring losses. Monday’s close was the first time oil has settled below $40 per barrel since 2009, though crude briefly traded below that mark on Friday before settling higher.
Kinder Morgan, Inc. operates as an energy infrastructure and energy company in North America. The company operates through Natural Gas Pipelines, CO2, Terminals, Products Pipelines, Kinder Morgan Canada, and Other segments.
Finally, News Corporation (NASDAQ:NWSA), ended its last trade with -6.25% loss, and closed at $13.04, hitting its lowest level. The shares are however, negative as contrast to the S&P 500 for the past week with a loss of 2.76%. The stock has underperformed the index by 1.23% in the last 4 weeks. Investors should watch out for further signals and trade with caution.
News America Marketing declared that Checkout 51, their newly attained mobile savings app has won Juniper Research’s Future Digital Award for Best Platform for Mobile Coupons, beating out a number of influential industry players for the title. Checkout 51 enables consumers to browse weekly discount offers on a wide range of grocery items and then redeem the offers post-purchase by taking a photo of their receipt.
The Future Digital Awards are awarded annually by Juniper Research – a company that specializes in identifying and appraising high growth market sectors within the digital ecosystem – to companies that have an unrivaled position in their sector, and are poised to make considerable industry impact. Checkout 51 was recognized for its unique cross-retailer, SKU-level grocery purchase data which is tied to individual consumers via their grocery receipts. The data allows Checkout 51 to provide consumers with offers that are relevant to them based on their shopping history, and gives brands actionable insights to maximize performance and budget; something Juniper Research recognized as unparalleled in the current mobile savings space.
Checkout 51, which was attained by News America Marketing in July, reinvents couponing in the mobile era, giving shoppers cash back for taking photos of their grocery receipts, and offering brands real-time insights and consumer segmentation. Since its launch, the app has saved shoppers $15 million.
News America Marketing, a partner of News Corp is the premier marketing partner of some of the world’s most well-known brands. From our iconic Sunday coupon insert, SmartSource Magazine®, to our innovative digital savings platforms, News America Marketing’s SmartSource®-branded advertising and promotion programs are an integral part of America’s shopping routine.
News Corporation, a media and information services company, focuses on creating and distributing content to consumers and businesses worldwide. The company distributes content and data products, such as The Wall Street Journal, Factiva, Dow Jones Risk & Compliance, Dow Jones Newswires, Barron’s, MarketWatch, Dow Jones Private Markets, and DJX through various media channels, counting newspapers, newswires, Websites, newsletters, magazines, proprietary databases, conferences, and video, in addition to applications for mobile devices, tablets, and electronic readers.
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