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Backed With $100 Million, Google Attempted To Buy Path -- Why Did David Morin Took It Down?

February 2011-- Google bid $100 million to purchase the social media mobile app, Path. David Morin, the founder of the app declined it. What's the reason behind the story?

Jun 01, 2015 10:09 PM EDT


Iran now working on several options in case of Security Council’s ‘snapback’ against Tehran

The six world powers talked about the 'snapback' of sanctions on Iran if the latter breaks their side of the agreement. The council and the six powers are monitoring Tehran's nuclear program via reports from the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA). A senior Iranian diplomat revealed that Iran is also coming up with several options in case the other side of the party breaks their terms of agreement.

Jun 01, 2015 9:59 PM EDT


Chinese prisons farming MMORPG gold: Ex-inmate claims guards and officials in on scheme

Former inmate describes the forced labor of prisoners playing 12-hour shifts of playing MMORPGs in order to mine in-game currency.

Jun 01, 2015 9:57 PM EDT


Salesforce bought smart calendar startup Tempo Al; App shuts down on June 30

Salesforce has bought the artificial intelligence calendar app for iOS, Tempo. With this, the app will no longer accepting new users and will be shut down on June 30.

Jun 01, 2015 8:48 PM EDT


Two People Stabbed At A Tufts University Frat House, Police Are Questioning One Student

Two people have been stabbed at a frat house at the Tufts University. These people are not affiliated with the university and police are already investigating about the stabbing incident.

Jun 01, 2015 7:54 PM EDT


Greek government faces internal backlash over pick for IMF representative

Athens might fail not meeting the 460-million-euro ($683 million) IMF installment if it demands to choose between the IMF and paying government workers. Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras faced a backfire from his politically radical legislators over the government's choice for the country's advocate at the International Monetary Fund.

Jun 01, 2015 12:26 PM EDT


Greek Exit Can Damage Trust, Warns EU's Juncker

EU's Juncker warns that Greek exit from the euro zone could damage trust in the single currency. This could provoke international investors to pull out of Europe.

Jun 01, 2015 10:21 AM EDT


China defends reclamation of islands in the South China Sea

During the top security forum held last weekend, officials and representatives from different countries tackled the growing concern over China's reclamation of islands in the South China Sea. United States senator John McCain refused to abide by the 12-nautical mile zone and said that doing so would be "de facto recognition of Chinese sovereignty." China's spokesperson, Admiral Sun Jianguo, however, insisted that the reclamation of islands were based on "legal and historical evidence" and that its sole purpose is to improve the living conditions of the people stationed in the area.

Jun 01, 2015 10:09 AM EDT


Human Rights Watch: Should the United States urge the 10-member coalition to stop using cluster munitions?

The recent attacks in Yemen took the lives of many people, including a child and at least six civilians. Human Rights Watch recently visited the Saada province in northern Yemen and their research points out that the Saudi-led coalition is using cluster munitions. The New York-based organization calls on the 10-member coalition including their supporters to stop the use of such weapons.

Jun 01, 2015 9:59 AM EDT


Didi Kuaidi launches carpooling service ‘Shun Feng Che’; Heads off US rivals Uber, Haha Pinche

Didi Kuaidi launches carpooling service Shun Feng Che.It competes against US rivals Uber and Haha Pinche.

Jun 01, 2015 9:06 AM EDT


Klook Closed $1.5M Seed Investment Round To Help Travelers Find Activities Across Asia

Klook closed $1.5m seed investment round to help travelers find activities across asia. It's mobile app available for android and iOS.

Jun 01, 2015 9:02 AM EDT


LG G5 Possibly Out Q4 2015; Flagship Phone to Feature Trailblazing Iris Recognition Technology

LG G5, LG G4's successor, might be released sooner than expected. LG G5's new feature will be iris recognition technology to beat Apple and Samsung's fingerprint scanner.

Jun 01, 2015 8:59 AM EDT


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