Innovators

Why IBM is Giving Watson a Chef Hat

As the four-day South by Southwest music and tech conference kicks off in Austin on Friday, a Watson-operated food truck will be creating out-of-the-box, exotic dishes for consumption.

Facebook Gets Thumbs-Up for WhatsApp

Analysts applaud the jaw-dropping deal, valued at about 8% of Facebook's market cap, while shares of the social giant are off a mere 2%.  Blackberry Shares Pop After WhatsApp Deal | M&A Dealers Enjoy Rare Buying Burst

Tech Sector on Innovation Hiring Spree

Fueled by a tech revival and a healthier economy, the technology sector recorded a 32% decline in planned job cuts in 2013 as employers boosted spending on innovative new fields.