Cadbury is tax-free even with a whooping £96.5M profit
Mondelez, the American owner of Cadbury, is facing controversy for allegedly avoiding its UK corporate taxes despite earning £96.5 million.
Dec 09, 2015 10:08 PM EST
Civil suits vs Volkswagen will be heard in California
Hundreds of civil lawsuits against Volkswagen will be heard by a federal judge in California. The decision was made by a judicial panel despite a push from the automaker and the federal government to send the cases to different states.
Teenagers Exploit the After School App Resulting to Harmful Results
The After School app allows teenagers in high school to posts anonymously about anything. This has caused an immense amount of cyberbullying and in some cases, threats to the students themselves.
Big Tobacco vs UK Gov in Plain Packaging Hearing
A six day hearing will start Thursday between four major tobacco companies and the UK government over the legality of the plain packaging law to be put in effect next year.
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HondaJet is Waiting for FAA Approval for Production This Week
After years in the making, HondaJet is now awaiting final process of full certification to enter the market. This will be the first of Honda Jet aircraft series.
Dec 09, 2015 7:45 AM EST
Yahoo co-founder joins Didi Kuaidi
Didi Kuadi, largest car hailing app in China, has appointed Yahoo co-founder Jerry Yang as a senior advisor and board observer to the ride-hailing app firm as it battles Uber technologies for market share in China. In a statement, the company said Yang’s experience will help it build its mobile platform, which is already used by 250 million people in China. Both companies have stepped up their plans to expand in China recently, signaling tougher competition in the years ahead.
Dec 09, 2015 4:04 AM EST
Hyundai, Kia to Enter Autonomous Car Market By 2030
Hyundai and its subsidiary Kia are now producing semi-autonomous cars that will eventually become autonomous cars by 2030.
Dec 08, 2015 10:16 AM EST
Biannual International Robot Exhibition Updates: Robots taking over humans?
At the Biannual International Robot Exhibition in Tokyo, there were 450 companies that introduced various kind of robots for different kinds of purposes. There were a few that will be able to help in areas where humans can not go.
Dec 08, 2015 10:07 AM EST
AT&T's GigaPower Gigabit-Speed Fiber Service to be Introduced to 38 Cities
AT&T is expanding its GigaPower service, a gigabit-speed fiber service, to 38 more cities in the nation.
Dec 08, 2015 9:53 AM EST
C-17 Globemaster and C-130J Super Hercules: Heroic Machines in Chennai Floods
The devastating flooding in Chennai, India has called for the help of two military aircraft, the C-17 Globemaster and C-130J Super Hercules. They have given major assistance to the relief efforts.
Dec 08, 2015 9:42 AM EST
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