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Al Shabaab suicide truck bomber kills 13 people at the Jazeera Palace Hotel in Somalia

A suicide truck expoded on the walls of Jazeera Palace Hotel in Somalia. Thirteen were killed and 21 were injured. The Al-Shabaab group took charge of the attack.

Jul 27, 2015 3:38 AM EDT


Flipboard raises new $50M fund for expansion - reports

Flipboard has reportedly confirmed receiving $50 million in new funding. The company is going to use the money on developing the product and the team, according to reports.

Jul 27, 2015 2:43 AM EDT


BMW's i3 technology to support Apple's iCar?

Apple and BMW are currently discussing the possibilities of having BMW's i3 technology on the future iCar. Apple is rumored to be working out on a project called 'Titan'.

Jul 26, 2015 11:58 PM EDT


Gogoro, the first smartscooter will start shipping its 400 pre-ordered units in Taipei

Gogoro will ship its first 400 units commercially in Taipei. The Gogoro Smart Scooter is the first scooter that will be synchronized with smartphones.

Jul 26, 2015 11:46 PM EDT


New Moto X launch this week; leaked photos reveal possible features and hardware

Motorola has an event set up for Tuesday, but before the official launch, leaked photos of the alleged 2015 Moto X have already made their rounds around the Web.

Jul 26, 2015 11:38 PM EDT


Apple and Nike to pay back customers $15 cash or $25 gift card as settlement in Nike+ FuelBand class action suit

Apple and Nike are offering either $15 cash or $25 gift card settlement over the faulty ads regarding the inaccurate features of Nike+ FuelBand.

Jul 26, 2015 11:18 PM EDT


Xiaomi teams up with Uber to deliver their new Mi Note smartphone straight to your doorstep

Chinese giant tech company Xiamoi will bring the new Mi Note smartphone to customers’ doorsteps via Uber.

Jul 25, 2015 6:32 AM EDT


BlackBerry to acquire crisis communications provider AtHoc

The buyout is expected to help BlackBerry improve revenues from BBM messaging services. The transaction is expected to be completed in November.

Jul 24, 2015 6:15 AM EDT


Honda Accord 2016 was launched in the Bay Area, showcasing Apple's CarPlay and Google's Android Auto

Honda launched Honda Accord 2016 in Bay Area, San Franciso. The newest model from Honda features Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.

Jul 24, 2015 6:01 AM EDT


Nvidia Shield Portable Console gets Android Lollipop 5.1 update

Nvidia's Android-based Shield Portable Console is getting an update to Android Lollipop 5.1. Chromecast is added added while Miracast and other games were dropped.

Jul 24, 2015 5:40 AM EDT


AT&T meets earnings estimates, clocks $33B revenues in Q2

With 2.1 milliion new wireless subscribers, AT&T's focus on high quality and high speed wireless service is paying off as it recorded 1.4% growth in revenues in the second quarter. Regulatory approval on its $48.5milllion acquisition of DirecTV is expected soon

Jul 24, 2015 5:24 AM EDT


Amazon reports strong Q2 gains, overtakes Wal-Mart in market value

Amazon overtakes Wal-Mart in market value after shares surge on big gains in the second quarter. The online retailing giant expects to further exceed expectations in the third quarter.

Jul 24, 2015 5:12 AM EDT


Walmart takes full ownership of e-commerce site Yihaodian in China

Walmart buys the remaining 49 percent stake in Yihaodian, a Chinese e-commerce website taking full ownership of the company.

Jul 24, 2015 5:07 AM EDT


McDonald's suffers drop in sales

Losing business to other food chains, rebound plan fails to deliver the desired results, focusing more on popular regional menu items.

Jul 24, 2015 4:57 AM EDT


Apple Watch: Setting the tone for smartwatch market

Strategy Analytics estimates that Apple Watch secures 75% marketshare, projects shipment of four million units.

Jul 24, 2015 4:51 AM EDT


LeBron James' SpringHill Entertainment teams up with Warner Bros. to produce TV, film and digital content

LeBron James teams with Warner Bros. to produce movies and TV programs. NBA superstar LeBron James announced on Wednesday he is teaming up with Warner Bros.

Jul 23, 2015 11:39 PM EDT


US Senate expands Department of Homeland Security powers after data breach

A group of senators from both the Democratic and Republican camps of the Senate have proposed legislation that will add powers to the US Department of Homeland Security

Jul 23, 2015 7:35 PM EDT


YouTube hires former MTV exec Susanne Daniels to create original content

YouTube announced the hiring of Susanne Daniels, former MTV executive as the vice president for YouTube Originals, to create a more original program content.

Jul 23, 2015 9:47 AM EDT


Bank of America CFO exits in management shake-up

In a move to restructure top management positions, Bank of America CFO Bruce Thompson and vice-chairman David Darnell to step down. Paul Donofrio was appointed as the new CFO.

Jul 23, 2015 9:06 AM EDT


AT&T will charge additional fees for new installation and upgrades starting August 1

AT&T will charge $45 to its new and current subscribers under the one-year and two-year plan. Next subscribers will also be charged an additional $15.

Jul 23, 2015 3:55 AM EDT


Charleston church shooter faces federal charges

The man accused of killing nine people at a church in Charleston, South Carolina faces federal charges. No decision yet on whether federal officials will pursue death penalty.

Jul 23, 2015 3:50 AM EDT


Soyuz TMA-17M lifts off successfully for International Space Station

Astronauts KJell Lindgren, Kimiya Yui and Oleg Kononenko lift off via Soyuz TMA-17M from Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan for a five-month mission to the International Space Station.

Jul 23, 2015 2:29 AM EDT


Qualcomm suffers 50% drop in Q3 profit, to cut spending by $1.4bn

Qualcomm announces a restructuring plan to split design and patent-licensing businesses. It charts a strategic realignment plan to improve execution, financial performance and growth.

Jul 23, 2015 2:08 AM EDT


Apple reports strong sales but disappoints Wall Street

Apple's strong sales and profits in the third quarter did not impress Wall Street. Technology stocks fell, with lower than expected iPhone sales and weak outlook.

Jul 23, 2015 1:57 AM EDT


German car manufacturers to buy Nokia HERE to create superior self-driving vehicles

In an attempt to prohibit growing rivals Google, Apple, and Uber from taking control of car information systems, three German car makers have banded and decided to buy the Nokia mapping service.

Jul 22, 2015 11:43 PM EDT


UK man gets first bionic eye to restore sight

An 80-year-old man from Manchester has been fitted with a bionic eye system that has partially restored vision to his eye through retinal electrode implants.

Jul 22, 2015 11:15 PM EDT


Asus and Google introduce $249 convertible Chromebook Flip

Asus and Google have introduced the Asus Chromebook Flip, a $249 convertible device running Google's Chrome OS

Jul 22, 2015 7:45 PM EDT


Mike Gatto and Senator Ted Gaines wrote an anti drone bill in California

Assemblyman Mike Gatto and Senator Ted Gaines authored SB 167 and SB 168 to punish drones visiting wildfire areas in California.

Jul 22, 2015 7:57 AM EDT


FCC Chairman endorses AT&T and DirecTV merger

Tom Wheeler, the chairman of the Federal Communications Commission is supporting the AT&T's $48 billion acquisition of DirecTV.

Jul 22, 2015 4:21 AM EDT


ZTE launched Axon Smart Watch in China

ZTE launched its first ever smart watch, the Axon Watch, in Beijing. The smart watch will be available in August for Chinese customers only.

Jul 22, 2015 1:26 AM EDT


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