Nokia Sees Business Potential in Africa Despite Economic Slowdown
Nokia is bullish on business potential in African continet. The ongoing consolidation phase in Africa is creating investment opportunity for mobile operators, who also require more capital for acquairing spectrum. On the other hand, several African nations are witnessing economic slowdown, But, Nokia is confident that these economic factors maynot impact the telecommunications sector.
Nov 20, 2015 5:06 AM EST
UK To Phase Out Coal Fired Power Plants by 2025
The UK Government is announcing that it is phasing out its coal fired power stations which generate electricity by 2025 and replacing it by gas and nuclear power. Environmental groups while welcoming the move have criticised the government for failing to focus on renewable energies.
Spotify Offers 6 Months Parental Leave for Both Mothers and Fathers
Spotify announced the policy to allow its full-time employees for a six months paid parental leave. Spotify announced its new global parental leave policy, to support all staff with families anywhere in the world.
State of the Art Express Delivery: Marijuana Delivered To Your Doorstep Like McDonalds
As states in US start to loosen the laws on Marijuana making it legal for recreational use it has captured the imagination of tech companies to enter the cannabis industry providing all sorts of software and tech ware to harness profits from this billionaire dollar market that is expected to be like an Internet.
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Snapchat vs Facebook - Who Is Winning The Social Media War?
Snapchat the 4 year old video messagging upstart created by a bunch of Stanford twenty somethings has managed to garner 4bil video views in April and now has issue statement that Snapchat has increased viewship to 6 bil video views per day.
Nov 20, 2015 4:11 AM EST
Pfizer-Allergan merger deal advances
Pfizer Inc. is in advanced talks to buy Allergan Plc which could be the largest drug merger in the US history. The deal will see Pfizer buying Allergan for as much as $380 per share valuing the company at a total of $150 billion.
Nov 20, 2015 2:54 AM EST
Alibaba names Gobi Partners its investment manager for $130-mn Entrepreneurs Fund
Alibaba Group has launched Entrepreneurs Fund for Hong Kong and Taiwan markets. The Chinese e-Commerce major has earmarked HK$ 1 billion for Hong Kong and NT$10 billion for Taiwan. Startups and new entrepreneurs can take advantage of Alibaba's infrastructure and expertise.
Nov 20, 2015 2:45 AM EST
Nokia upbeat on Alcatel buy as it boosts 5G
Nokia is expecting that acquisition of Alcatel-Lucent will help it create 5G technology network as it will take care of future demands of data. The $16.6-billion acquisition deal may close in early 2016. Nokia has received required approvals from antitrust and government.
Nov 20, 2015 2:25 AM EST
Following Sean Rad Controversial Interview, Match Group's Stock Soars
Match Group Inc, parent company of more than 45 online dating services in the world, is now listed as public company. The company's IPO was preceded by an embarrassing interview by one of its executive, Sean Rad.
Nov 20, 2015 2:03 AM EST
Battle of Southern California Between Google and Amazon for Holiday Season Sale
As Thanksgiving and Christmas is approaching, Google and Amazon is getting ready to win customers for holiday season sale.
Nov 20, 2015 1:43 AM EST
Jaguar Land Rover rolls out a convertible SUV
Land Rover announced its convertible SUV, the Range Rover Evoque Convertible, at the LA Auto Show. The car will be on sale in 2016 at $51,470.
Nov 19, 2015 10:15 PM EST
Saudi Arabia's crude Oil Export Rose to 7.111 M bpd in September
Saudi Arabia’s crude oil export in September rose to 7.111 million barrels per day from August’s 6.998 million bpd. The country continues to produce a lot of oil despite its slow price growth.
Nov 19, 2015 9:49 PM EST
Highest Temperature Ever Recorded in the Pacific exceeds 1°C
Temperature for October 2015 exceeded 1°C, making this year the warmest ever recorded. Temperature for October 2015 exceeded 1°C, the hottest it has been since 1880.
Nov 19, 2015 9:43 PM EST
Dronestagram lets people share photos and videos of their drone shots
The new site Dronestagram gives people amazing new images taken high in the sky. It now has 30,000 active users who share photos and videos taken by their drone. It is considered as the Instagram for Drones.
Nov 19, 2015 9:37 PM EST
Social Media Praises Charlie Sheen after Admitting HIV Positive, but Ex Partners will Sue
Charlie Sheen is being praised by the social media for revealing he is HIV-positive but he is facing multiple lawsuits from his former partners for not telling them about his condition.
Nov 19, 2015 9:13 PM EST
Codelco to cut cost and continue producing copper despite price decline
The world’s biggest copper miner Codelco cut its premium on the price it offers Chinese buyers by 26 percent to keep up with the weakening demand of the mineral.
Nov 19, 2015 9:09 PM EST