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Beijing's Smog Pollution Problem Hits Its First 'Red Alert'

Beijing's smog levels have reached its first red alert, forcing citizens to stay indoors. Already well known for its dangerous levels of pollution, Beijing has reached a new level of smog.

Dec 08, 2015 9:37 AM EST


Japan's Womenomics Goals Downgraded

Japan's gender equality bureau has downgraded their goal of women in senior positions form 30% to 7%.

Dec 08, 2015 9:27 AM EST


Ofcom warns: Christmas tree lights could ‘slow’ wifi speeds

Fairy lights on the Christmas tree might slow down wifi speed, says watchdog Ofcom. In Christmas tree lighting, the radio waves emitted by those serial fancy lights, weakens wifi signal boxes if kept near those lights or other high beams.

Dec 08, 2015 9:15 AM EST


Now the desktop is no longer a trend in India

Now the mobile e-commerce is booming e-commerce business in India. Now the mobile e-commerce is a booming e-commerce business in India. India could have 657 million Internet users by 2019, up from 277 million to date.

Dec 08, 2015 7:42 AM EST


A Close Call: Police Helicopter Avoid Crash with a Drone

A California Highway Patrol Helicopter almost collided with a drone last Saturday in Contra Costa County.

Dec 08, 2015 7:18 AM EST


Hoverboard is Forbidden on Airplane Due to Battery Issue

Some airlines banned hoverboard on-board their plane due to its lithium-ion battery. Some fire accidents and unknown risk regarding its battery raise serious concern regarding hoverboard.

Dec 08, 2015 7:09 AM EST


Finland to pay 800 euros basic monthly income to all citizen, scrape benefits

Finland plans to give all its 5.4 million citizens 800 euros ($1,187) per month as national basic income and remove social welfare benefits and income support packages.

Dec 08, 2015 6:54 AM EST


Macau Casino November revenue is at its lowest ever and experts see no catalyst to recover

Macau casino revenue is at its record lowest with no hope of recovery in the near future according to experts.

Dec 08, 2015 6:37 AM EST


President Obama calls on Silicon Valley to battle online terrorist recruitments, addresses USA on terror

President Obama’s recent terror threat speech seeks the help of Silicon Valley to stop recruitment and promotion of terrorist groups’ violence over social media.

Dec 08, 2015 6:12 AM EST


Singapore and U.S. Agreed to Deploy Boeing P-8 in South China Sea

United States and Singapore agreed on sending Boeing Poseidon spy plane to South China Sea amidst a tension in the region.

Dec 08, 2015 5:57 AM EST


Google Life Sciences is now Verily

Alphabet has renamed its Google Life Sciences division to "Verily". The company spun off from Google in August within Alphabet. It will continue Google Life Sciences' projects on disease prevention and health.

Dec 08, 2015 5:07 AM EST


US consumer credit growth below forecast in October

The consumer spending slowed down in October. The latest data from the US Federal Reserve indicated the cautious approach of American consumers ahead of major shopping season in the country. The consumer spending rose $15.98 billion to $3.5 trillion in October as against $38.5 billion growth registered in September. The auto and student loans propelled the consumer growth in October.

Dec 08, 2015 5:04 AM EST


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