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The 2016 BMW diesel X5 SUV will go on sale next month as EPA emission test checked out

The U.S. EPA announced it has approved the sale of the new BMW diesel X5 as the testing found that there is no evidence of a defeat device to cheat emission tests. The diesel SUV will be going into production soon and will be available on the market in January.

Dec 11, 2015 1:55 AM EST


Alaska Governor seeks income tax for the first time in 35 years

Alaska State Governor Bill Walker as part of his New Sustainable Alaska Plan,suggested for income tax in the State. If levied, it'll be after 35 years, Alaska records income tax. Alaska is highly dependent on oil revenues. The steep fall in oil price is impacting its revenues in a negative way. The current revenues can meet only 40 percent of government expenses.

Dec 11, 2015 1:16 AM EST


Dow Chemical and DuPont are in the late-stage talks for $120B merger

Dow Chemical and DuPont are in advanced talks for a merger. The companies could announce the $120 billion deal in the next few days.

Dec 11, 2015 1:14 AM EST


In Australia, banks disrupt Apple with mobile payments power

The US technology giant Apple Inc is struggling to forge an alliance with Australian banks to spread its mobile payment system. Australian banks have already their own apps and supporting technology platform for the contactless payment system. At this juncture, Apple Inc is finding it difficult to make the partnership with Australian banks. After launching mobile payment service in Australia last month, Apple Inc is planning to roll out in China soon.

Dec 11, 2015 1:09 AM EST


Verizon to begin testing 'toll-free' data

Verizon will start testing sponsored data program in the next following days. The program will let Verizon users to access certain data without using up their monthly data plan.

Dec 11, 2015 1:07 AM EST


Half of the tenants are unable to afford their rents

According to a research, more than half of the US renters can not afford to pay their rents. Those people, who are paying more than 30% of their income has rose to 21.3 million people last year. Highrent rates have jeopardized other household budgets of low-income and middle-income housholds.

Dec 11, 2015 1:03 AM EST


Safest Cars of 2016: Did Your Car Make the List?

The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety has release its 2016 rankings. Toyota, Honda, and Volksawagen were among the big winners.

Dec 11, 2015 12:07 AM EST


SGN, Maker of "Cookie Jam", Acquires Rivals to Consolidate Market

SGN has bought Kiwi and Fat Rascal Games in order to take larger control of the mobile game market. SGN, makers of extremely popular match 3 game "Cookie Jam", has expanded their operations in a recent business move.

Dec 10, 2015 11:54 PM EST


20% of Consumers Likely to Move to Netflix, Hulu in 2016

According to a study done by PwC, 1 out of 5 US consumers will likely end their pay-TV services. According to a new survey done by accounting firm PwC called "Videoquake 3.

Dec 10, 2015 11:50 PM EST


Mystery of the Bitcoin Inventor Maybe Solved

Wired and Gizmodo have independently found evidence that links the pseudonym of Satoshi Nakamoto to an Australian named Craig Steven Wright.

Dec 10, 2015 11:39 PM EST


Boston Chipotle Location Gave 80 Students Suspected Norovirus

A Boston Chipotle restaurant is where 80 Boston College student got sick with what seems to be norovirus.

Dec 10, 2015 11:31 PM EST


HTC's Vive VR Delayed Again Till April

HTC's VR headset the Vive was originally schedule to be sold to consumers by the end of this year. Now the company has announced that they will start shipping in April.

Dec 10, 2015 11:25 PM EST


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