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Unknown Donor gives $2.2M to help pay National Debt

The Treasury Department received $2.2 million from an unknown donor in September to help pay for the national debt.

Nov 23, 2015 4:20 AM EST


New Botnet Xindi Steals Millions through fake Ad Impressions

Xindi is a new botnet that steals from enterprises and universities using advertising exchange networks by generating fake impressions on their ads, reported research group Pixalate.

Nov 23, 2015 4:14 AM EST


WTO sided with Mexico against US rules on 'Dolphin-Safe' Tuna Labels

The World Trade Organization’s ruling favor Mexico against the US in a dispute over tuna labels, which is considered unfair for tuna fishermen.

Nov 23, 2015 4:14 AM EST


Australian Prime Minister Urges Chinese Premier for speedy Environmental Test on coal imports

Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull asked Chinese Premier Li Keqiang to speed up environmental tests of sulfur content on coal imports, which Australian exporters claim are disrupting the trade and is driving down the already low prices.

Nov 23, 2015 4:10 AM EST


China's Economic Slump squeezes Luxury Goods Industry

Luxury-goods makers are suffering from the Chinese economic slowdown with slower growth in America and some closing down stores in China.

Nov 23, 2015 4:03 AM EST


Microsoft launches AppComparison to encourage people to use its Windows Phone

Microsoft launched a new application called AppComparison for its Android devices to persuade people to use the company’s Windows Phone.

Nov 23, 2015 3:57 AM EST


Silver Crew Sock Eliminates Smelly Feet With Silver

Y Athletics launched the new Silver Crew Sock, which uses silver to eliminate odor. It is a Kickstarter project that raised $72,000 12 hours after posting.

Nov 23, 2015 3:37 AM EST


The biggest pharma deal ever nears completion; Pfizer and Allergan close to seal merger

Pfizer Inc. and Allergan Plc may announce an agreement as early as Monday after its board of directors are expected to vote regarding the deal on Sunday. The deal, valued at more than $150 billion, would be the largest pharmaceutical merger in history.

Nov 23, 2015 3:36 AM EST


Electronic circuits on roses pave way for plant-based fuel

Researchers at Linköping University in Sweden successfully developed electronic circuits out of roses.

Nov 23, 2015 1:09 AM EST


Comcast Stream TV won't affect data caps and bandwidth

Stream TV, Comcast’s new video streaming service won’t be counted against users’ data cap and it has no impact on bandwidth.

Nov 23, 2015 1:04 AM EST


Oil price drop pushes 250,000 out of jobs

The job cuts in the global oil and gas industry reached 250,000 in 2015 so far and the downsizing is likely to continue further until 2017. However, the refining activity is encouraging and it's generating some demand for workers.

Nov 23, 2015 1:00 AM EST


Coca-Cola's Polar Bear Mascot video becomes a viral hit

A video of the Coca-Cola polar bear mascot is going viral on the internet with 700,000 views on YouTube.

Nov 22, 2015 10:49 PM EST


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