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Fiat Chrysler buys emission credits from rival auto majors

Fiat Chrysler Automobiles NV has purchased 5.5 million emission credits from Toyota and Honda. Another one million credits from Tesla. Fiat Chrysler ended 2014 with a credit balance and without this purchase also, it would have been emission compliant, according to a report from the Environmental Protection Agency. Fiat Chrysler ranks last in fuel efficiency when compared with rival auto majors.

Dec 20, 2015 9:23 PM EST

Apple Pay announced to launch In China In early 2016

Apple and China's Union Pay has signed a partnership and hopes to bring Apple Pay in China next year. The service will enable the users to have an easy, secure and private way of payment. Apple Pay will also be launched in Spain, Singapore, and Hong Kong other than in China.

Dec 20, 2015 4:50 PM EST

Brazil Judge lifts 48-hour ban on WhatsApp

A Brazilian judge lifted the 48-hour ban on phone-messaging app WhatsApp in the country. The 48-hour ban on phone-messaging app WhatsApp in Brazil, which caused users in the country to switch to Telegram, was lifted.

Dec 20, 2015 4:46 PM EST

Man resurrects 1955 Chevy Bel Air beyond former glory

Gary Holyoak is a resident of Cedar City, Utah who grew up with a 1955 Chevy Bel Air and plans to resurrect the car, putting LS3 Power and an Art Morrison Chassis on the classic.

Dec 20, 2015 4:43 PM EST

Tax Extenders Bill will benefit America's startup sector in a big way

The new $622 billion tax package the House of Representatives approved on Thursday will benefit greatly from this.

Dec 19, 2015 2:35 AM EST

Brazil's unemployment rate down 7.5% November, surprising analysts

Brazil's unemployment rate went down 7.5 percent in November, whichis lower than the 8 percent that 37 analysts from Bloomberg expected.

Dec 19, 2015 1:56 AM EST

The Launch of Tobii Device Integration in Windows Hello Enables Face Login

The Microsoft Windows Hello comes with Tobii software designed specially, with depth sensing cameras. The merger of the eye tracking global leader, Tobii and the Microsoft Corp. will allow customers with fast, simple, and more secure logins.

Dec 19, 2015 1:35 AM EST

Cerberus closing in acquisition deal on Avon's North American business

Cerberus Capital Management LP is closing in on a $170 million deal to buy Avon Products Inc.’s ailing North America business.

Dec 19, 2015 1:09 AM EST

4 ways to secure your home when away on holidays

Christmas holiday is the time of bringing together family and friends to celebrate love and peace. However, thieves and burglars take advantage of a vacant home at this time of the year to steal precious possessions. Few wise tips can help you secure your home while away on vacations.

Dec 19, 2015 1:03 AM EST

Star Wars fan goes on epic rant after Egypt cancelled the movie due to faulty copy

IMAX Theatres in Egypt cancelled the screening of Star Wars: The Force Awakens sending one fan into an epic rant against the theatre company.

Dec 19, 2015 12:45 AM EST

AstraZeneca to buy 55 percent of Acerta for $4 billion, gain access to new blood cancer treatment

AstraZeneca Plc agreed on a deal to buy 55 percent of Acerta Pharma for $4 billion to gain access to a potentially hit treatment for blood cancer called Acalabrutinib.

Dec 19, 2015 12:42 AM EST

Trader Joe's recalls 'shattering and bursting' bottles

Trader Joe's will recall its carbonated, non-alcoholic beverage called Triple Ginger Brew after customers reported that unopened bottles exploded.

Dec 19, 2015 12:40 AM EST

New tax deal best for parents, low-income earners, students

The newly passed $650 billion tax bill the House of Representative will benefit greatly the parents, low-income families, teachers, mass commuters, and the students.

Dec 19, 2015 12:38 AM EST

What Happens To Student Loans When the Fed Raises Rates

The Federal Reserve increase in interest rates will not have any dramatic changes on student loans interest rates, but it depends on the market benchmark rate.

Dec 19, 2015 12:35 AM EST

Black presence on U.S. Boards decrease due to stronger influence of activist hedge funds

There are lesser African-Americans in executive positions in boardrooms in top US companies now than there were before.

Dec 19, 2015 12:31 AM EST

How to conserve your Smartphone battery

Smartphones are considered as one of the daily essentials and can be used for multiple purposes. However, the battery timings of smartphones have always been a major concern. By following some battery saving tips, the user can avoid stress over the unnecessary decline of Smartphone's battery life and struggle to keep the power source all the time along.

Dec 18, 2015 10:36 PM EST

Former Intel President Joins Oracle as Independent Director

Renee James, former president of Intel Corp. joins Oracle Board as one of the Directors. Renee James, who was one of the top executive in Intel Corp. joined Oracle as one of the members of the company's board of directors.

Dec 18, 2015 10:16 PM EST

Village Doctor in Cambodia Infected 280 People with HIV

Unlicensed doctor infected 280 people in Cambodia with HIV because of reusing the syringe. Cambodia has its own style of medical treatment, which almost everyone that sees a doctor or come to a hospital will be given an injection or intravenous drip.

Dec 18, 2015 10:15 PM EST

Razor CEO : Hovertrax Board Completely Safe

Razor USA, the company behind the wildly popular scooters, has high hopes for its version of the hoverboard. Its Hovertrax board started selling earlier this month and is more than doubling its sales daily, according to founder and CEO Carlton Calvin. That's welcome news to Calvin and his team, especially given the recent controversy around the two-wheeled self-balancing rides. Fire safety concerns in the U.S. and UK have led Amazon and Overstock.com to ban the sale of the self-stabilizing scooters. The potential risks associated with hoverboards may not be enough to stop people from buying them, however.

Dec 18, 2015 7:45 AM EST

Evernote is killing its Pebble app and all versions of Skitch except for Mac

Evernote is doing some thinning on its software offerings as the company announced that early next year the company is going to discontinue Evernote for Pebble, every version of Skitch except for the OS X app and its Clearly web extension. Each version will continue work for existing users but, because there is no longer a team or resources dedicated to each product, external changes like updates to your operating system or browser may break features or functionality at any point in the future.

Dec 18, 2015 7:42 AM EST

Uber on Facebook Messenger: Request a Ride without Leaving your Messenger

Facebook Messenger users can now sign up for the car-hailing service and request a ride, all without leaving a conversation or downloading the Uber app. The features are still in a testing phase so people who live in cities in the U.S where Uber is available can arrange rides directly from the app. Though the social network has plans for a wider rollout in the future.

Dec 18, 2015 5:55 AM EST

Black Lives Matter & Mall of America in Loggerheads: One Fights For Causes, Another Secures Property

Black Lives Matter, a rights organization, appears in loggerheads with the Mall of America, while announcing a rally on next Wednesday at the latter’s premises unlike previous year, protesting the gruesome killing of Jamar Clerk, a black youth of 24 years, allegedly due to the shooting of two Minneapolis police officer. Since the mall is private property, so authority of the mall, empowered with related court order, vows to protect its guests even through dispersing the protesters.

Dec 18, 2015 5:50 AM EST

Non- Officers Allowed to Fly Drones: Air Force Follows Predecessor

The Air Force adopted policy, unveiled on Thursday, has allowed enlisted non- officers to become drone pilots for the first time. The announcement appears to be an alternative measure after the Air Force has apparently failed to allure officers to become drone pilots against annual monetary incentive. The decision is believed to be a similar one that has been adopted by its predecessor. The Army Air Corps., which too allowed enlisted airmen to fly warplanes in WWII.

Dec 18, 2015 5:44 AM EST

Amazon Shuns Selling Hoverboards: Fire Risk Demands for Stringent Implementation of Consumer Act

Amazon, the online sales store has decided to shun selling of self balancing scooters or hoverboards after Trading Standard, Product Safety watchdog confiscated some 15,000 hoverboards, those have been brought to UK for selling. Non compliant UK plugs, faulty chargers and cables have caused fire incidences in UK, USA and Hong Kong. Moreover, faulty design containing lithium ion- powered battery emits radiation that may cause fire and so aircraft have also slapped ban on carrying any sort of self driving scooters.

Dec 18, 2015 5:41 AM EST

Oracle Profit Forecasts For Q 3, 4: Sluggish Growth Blamed While Currency Woes Predominates

The California based software giant’s profit forecast for the third and fourth quarter has failed touch the Wall Street investors and its price has been observed to fall by 1% in extended trading. Rising concerns over stronger Dollar has been considered as the attributed factor in forecasting while many blames for sluggish growth of its cloud business ignoring its growth figure of 31% during the last quarter.

Dec 18, 2015 5:36 AM EST

The Sharing Economy: Who Really Benefits?

Businesses like Uber and Airbnb use individuals as their product, but companies like these may ultimately be hurting the economy by circumventing established regulations and the safety of their customers.

Dec 18, 2015 4:07 AM EST

The Pacemaker DJ App: Now Even Easier to Make a Great Mix

The Pacemaker DJ has released its latest update to allow users more freedom and ease to transition between songs and create any mix they want.

Dec 18, 2015 4:01 AM EST

Saudi Arabia Has First Election with Female Voters and Female Council Seat Winners

Saudi Arabia completed its first election earlier this week with women able to vote and compete for local council seats. 20 women were elected.

Dec 18, 2015 3:56 AM EST

The All New 2016 Lamborghini Huracan: Specially Made for Drifting

Lamborghini unveiled its all new Huracan LP 580-2 which is a real wheel drive version of its popular Huracan supercar. This model is said to be an exclusive creation for drifter boys.

Dec 18, 2015 3:52 AM EST

IBM Watson to Use Artificial Intelligence to Render Customer Service

IBM's Watson is going to transform customer service, the customer experience, and hospitality. Powered by IBM's Watson, Ivy from Go Moment is an artificial intelligence-driven system capable of handling, in real time, some 90% of the requests that come in from guests on property, without requiring a lick of human intervention. Ivy uses this Watson engine to decipher and fulfill a wide variety of requests from hotel guests in real time.

Dec 18, 2015 3:48 AM EST

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