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Europe recession looks enduring, warns think tank

The latest IPPR report cautions that the worst effects of European recession risk could be permanent. The report suggested Europe to focus on enhancing skill set and continuous training activity for workers.

Nov 24, 2015 3:13 AM EST


CVC and Canadian Pension Plan near deal to buy Petco for $4.7B

CVC Capital and Canadian Pension Plan Investment Board (CPPIB) are believed to be in the final stage of the acquisition process for taking over Petco in a 4.7 billion deal. As discussions are kept confidential, confirmed details are not yet announced.

Nov 24, 2015 2:47 AM EST


Swedish researchers created an electronic rose

Researchers at Linkoping University Sweden have created an electronic circuit inside a living rose. They inserted a conductive polymer into a living rose and formed wires inside the plant. The electronic rose has the conductive ability up to 1 siemens/cm.

Nov 24, 2015 2:06 AM EST


MIT research finds Android apps doing covert data transfers

MIT research found that 63% of popular Android apps allow data transfers that do not have any significant effect on the users' experience. The top apps that allow covert communications including Google's background service, Facebook, and Walmart.

Nov 24, 2015 2:01 AM EST


PLDT to Maintain Capital Spending at Record Level to prepare for Telstra entry

Philippine Long Distance Telephone Co. will allocate capital spending of 43 billion pesos ($915 million) this year to prepare for the possible entry of Telstra Corp. to the nation.

Nov 23, 2015 9:59 PM EST


US, China to roll out 'Space Hotline' to avoid conflicts

The US and China have set up a 'Space Hotline' for avoiding possible warfare and misunderstanding in satellite operations. The US has previously established Space Hotline with Russia since Cold War days. The objective of establishing Space Hotline is to exchange of information directly.

Nov 23, 2015 9:39 AM EST


Amazon Echo Grow Smarter On Its First Birthday

Amazon Echo smart speaker, code named Alexa is now one year old. This gadget is a smart speaker that can respond to human voice. Amazon delivered this gadget on November 7 last year and now it gets smarter with new functions.

Nov 23, 2015 9:37 AM EST


New Study found that half of Amazon Tree species are threatened with Extinction

A new study has found that depending on the rate of deforestation half of the tree species in the Amazon could be at risk of extinction.

Nov 23, 2015 9:32 AM EST


Thai Government Will Increase Overseas Investment

Tourism and government spending and investment boost Thai economy to grow better than predicted. Government is planning to increase its investment in developed-nations equities.

Nov 23, 2015 9:30 AM EST


Seiko re-launches its classic “Aliens” watch

Seiko launches anew the X Giugiaro watch line from 1983 Seiko Giugiaro 7A28-7000, the watch that was worn by Sigourney Weaver in the movie Aliens. The watches come with two models and each are limited to 3,000 pieces only.

Nov 23, 2015 9:12 AM EST


Happy 10th Anniversary, Xbox 360

Xbox 360 game console is now celebrating its 10th year anniversary. Meanwhile Microsoft tries to increase sales of Xbox One as the successor, especially approaching Black Friday.

Nov 23, 2015 9:11 AM EST


More Charging Station for Electric Car Is Needed in Cities Around the World

As the usage of electric cars increases, the need to have more electric car charging station also increases. Some cities are reported to work on it to meet the demand.

Nov 23, 2015 9:05 AM EST


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