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Throw an old cell phone in a drawer; leave an old TV at the curb for the garbage truck. Most of us do it without much thought. But did you ever think of what happens to all those gadgets after we deem them obsolete?

As Lyft receives a $25 million investment and a fleet of vehicles from Britain's largest automaker, Jaguar Land Rover, they are attempting to pull ahead of Uber in the race for autonomous vehicles.

EisnerAmper’s San Francisco office hosted 'Private Equity in the Technology Space' which included the topic of funding and valuation for an endless wave of new technology companies. The supply of venture capital and private equity in the technology space has increased tremendously.

New tax inversion regulations introduced by the U.S. Treasury thwarted a proposed merger between Pfizer and Allergen. The new regulations would curtail another tax-reduction strategy known as earnings stripping. Learn more about the Treasury’s regulations.

Many of the provisions of the Protecting America from Tax Hikes Act are favorable to technology and life sciences companies. In addition, the controversial medical device excise tax has been suspended for 2 years. Here are some of the specifics of the bill.

Title III of Regulation Crowdfunding is scheduled to take effect. Will this enhance the legitimacy of the crowdfunding process as well as make it easier for issuers, portals and investors? Here are the key elements including investor limitations, broker-dealer and portal framework.

It appears the FBI has succeeded in unlocking the iPhone of a San Bernardino terrorist. How did it crack the code? Mobile forensics and security expert Jonathan Zdziarski has a theory. What will be the privacy and security issues for Apple’s 900 million iPhone customers?

Biotechnology and innovation have been booming in New York City and across the state. The guest speaker was Vivek Ramaswamy, a former hedge fund manager who led the largest-ever IPO of a biotech company Axovant Sciences and was recently featured in Forbes.

Tesla Motors announced its intention to enter the energy-storage market with Tesla’s Powerwall. The Powerwall system is a rechargeable lithium-ion battery that would store solar energy to use at night. But will there be demand?

As the virtual wallet becomes more common, Google Wallet and Apple Pay have gained traction, relying on their brand and pushing to make paying with your phone more widely accepted at retailers. A look at what's in store for the virtual wallet market.

MetaProp NYC announces program geared to technology-driven startups in the real estate sector. MetaProp NYC will invest in approximately 40-50 startups over the next five years, with the goal of launching and growing the next generation of leading edge real estate technology companies.

How will the Home Depot security breach affect investor confidence? Former members of Home Depot’s cybersecurity team claim that Home Depot did not follow basic compliance requirements and security risk management procedures were not taken seriously. A look at what we can learn.

As I have mentioned in other blogs, tech companies often need to think of ways to reinvent themselves to keep investors interested. The recent unveiling of the new Apple IOS, iPhone 6 and Watch in the second week of September is no exception.

A question I am often asked when dealing with private companies, especially startups in New York City, is 'Can my company pay for this?' Before making large payments for personal items from a business, you should always consult your accountant or financial advisor. Here are some guidelines.

It’s been a banner year for tech IPOs. This is really no surprise when we look at economics and the evolution of many of this year’s tech IPOs. Less expensive marketing alternatives like social media and websites may have influenced IPOs like Facebook and Twitter.

Revenue recognition and its impact. The FASB and IASB replaced industry-specific guidance on revenue recognition in favor of a single model. The AICPA has formed industry-specific task forces to develop their new AICPA Accounting Guide on Revenue Recognition. The FASB expressed concern.

With its IPO, Alibaba is now one of the largest publicly traded companies in the world. Some intended IPOs even held back to make room for this unprecedented event but the IPO market is still hot and one large stock sale won’t sap the appetite for other IPOs.

Zillow, one of the most popular real estate websites, is set to acquire competitor Trulia next year. Neither company is changing the landscape of the real estate market (nor are they profitable), so who are the winners in the Zillow Trulia merger?

The final version of the lease accounting overhaul has not been released but it appears the U.S. Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) is leaning toward a dual model for lease expenses, and the International Accounting Standards Board (IASB) is looking at a single model.

The Alibaba IPO, which listed on the NYSE, was the largest IPO ever (estimated at $25 billion). How does Alibaba plan to keep their shares on a steady incline, now that they’re trading? Will their marketing efforts, combined with publicity about the massive IPO, be the key?