Comparing the companies called big tech, we can see the similar ways that they grew, diversified, and became increasingly powerful.
The Colors That We Care About
By standardizing color through a number for each hue, one firm boosted accuracy for millions of businesses and consumers.
Why Amazon Is Buying a Freighter Fleet
Just 16 years ago, we needed a $25 minimum order to get Amazon’s free Super Saver Shipping for an 8 to 10 day wait. An extra $9.48 got us two-day delivery and $16.48, one day. But then in 2009, they…
Why Champagne Is Like OPEC
With champagne sales plunging because of pandemic lockdowns, growers and Houses like LVMH are behaving somewhat like OPEC.
How to Slice An Apple (Share of Stock)
Beginning with revenue from the “computers” that two partners named Steve built in a garage, Apple’s finance depended on the potential of the corporation.
Why It’s Tough to Make a Movie During a Pandemic
Similar to schools and businesses, the reopening cost of making a movie safely during the coronavirus pandemic requires extra people, time, and money.
What Empty Stadiums Could Do To MLB
With coronavirus social distancing, MLB revenue and costs will depend on if, how many, and when fans can attend baseball games.
A State-by-State Look at Quarantine Takeout
Ranging from tacos to dumplings to General Tso’s chicken, our state-by-state quarantine takeout preferences are different.
The Coke Pepsi Space Race
After visiting NASA in 1984, Coca-Cola started a cola space race against Pepsi that did not quite work out as it expected.
How “Trolls World Tour” Is Changing the Movie Business
On April 10, when Trolls World Tour was supposed to hit the movie theaters, none were open. So NBCUniversal decided to proceed with a streaming release instead. Other studios were postponing film opening dates by as much as a year.…
