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Amazon Prime get 3 million new subscribers during the Christmas week

The online retailer says it sold 3 million Prime memberships in the week before Christmas. The latest figure marks a huge increase for the company and the company even described it as their busiest Christmas to date.

Dec 29, 2015 7:20 AM EST

Facebook's Oculus, Samsung and LeBron James Team Up In 'Virtual Reality' Film

An NBA legend, LeBron James has teamed up with Oculus and Uninterrupted to introduce a brand new virtual reality experience for Samsung Gear VR. The 12-minute short film will reveal the training routine of James during the basketball season. VR is often labelled just for video games, but James starring in the short film will break the stereotype that VR is only appealing to gamers.

Safety agency investigates the hoverboard fires, injuries on holiday

The Consumer Product Safety Commission has started an investigation after they received accident cases due to the hoverboard. Approximately, there were 70 visits of hoverboard injuries, mostly due to falls and collisions to emergency rooms. The safety standards have been issued to avoid further accidents and organization will continue to investigate more.

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The next generation of Google Glass is the real deal

The new Google Glass, dubbed "Enterprise Edition", has been revealed by a filing to the U.S. FCC. The new device will be foldable, waterproof, and more durable.

Apple demands additional $180M from Samsung in patent dispute

Previously, Apple penalized Samsung with $548 million for infringing iPhone patents and designs. It now wants additional $180 million to cover up interest and supplemental damages. However, Samsung is also working as partners with Apple as it supplies processors and screens for Apple's iPhones and iPads.

Dec 29, 2015 4:28 AM EST

Colombia Claim Spanish Treasure Ship Sunk in 1708

San Jose, the jewel of Spanish crown sunk in 1708 in Colombia coast. After years of claim with American group, Colombia recently announced that it has found the shipwreck last month.

Dec 28, 2015 10:24 PM EST

Russia Says Saudi Arabia Destabilized Oil Market

Continuous plunge of oil price has created an unrest in oil production countries. Russia says the act of Saudi Arabia in increasing its production to flood the market is the main cause of oil price turmoil.

Dec 28, 2015 10:15 PM EST

Texas Cuts Funding for F1 Racing, But FIA Wants More Race in U.S.

Texas governor cut the funding to Formula One race in its state. On the other hand, the Formula One governing body wishes to have more race in U.S.

Dec 28, 2015 10:02 PM EST

Sportswear Stores Struggle in Race to Reach Consumers

Due to the increased sales of online retailers, independent sportswear companies are already suffering. But their major fear is competing with the large vendors like Nike. It gets tough for the small retailers to change their orders with every change in fashion taste as the ordering cost is high, but large vendors can easily afford it.

Dec 28, 2015 9:53 PM EST

Wrong Direction: Malaysian Airlines flight took a detour

Malaysian Airlines flight from Auckland to Kuala Lumpur flew in a slight detour during their christmas day flight. No accident occur during the event as the pilot managed to inform the ground control and stay under the radar all the time.

Dec 28, 2015 9:26 PM EST

Iran exports news halts 3-week run of price rise for oil

The trouble-hit Iran has reiterated that it'll take the exports to the pre-sanctions level after the sanctions are lifted. This has curbed the three-week streak of oil price rise. The oil price rose encouraging for the first time since April.

Dec 28, 2015 9:21 PM EST

The world’s first true hoverboard is now available to pre-order for $20 K

Spacecraft company Arca Space announced the world's first true hoverboard, the ArcaBoard. The fan-powered board can lift a person one foot off the ground.

Dec 28, 2015 4:22 AM EST

Afghanistan is Still The World's Largest Opium and Heroin Producer

Afghanistan is still the largest producer of opium in the world. Area where Taliban has a strong presence has been the main supplier for the world's opium.

Dec 28, 2015 4:14 AM EST

China passes new controversial anti-terrorism law

China’s legislature passed a controversial new anti-terrorism law that allow the government to request for sensitive information from technology firms. Among the information that could be requested includes encryption keys for individual data.

Dec 28, 2015 4:03 AM EST

Chipotle in Boston Reopen After Norovirus Outbreak

After a norovirus outbreak in its Beacon Street's restaurant in Boston earlier this month, Chipotle reopens the restaurant.

Dec 28, 2015 3:40 AM EST

Regulators penalized BMW $40M for slow mini car recall

U.S. safety regulators have fined BMW with up to $40 million for failing to conduct prompt recalls notification. The company signed a consent order which clarifies that if it failed to comply or broke other safety regulations, it will be fined with additional $20 million. However, the company did not respond to requests for interviews.

Dec 27, 2015 4:10 AM EST