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BT launches Ultra HD subscription package

UK telecoms provider BT has launched a new Ultra HD entertainment package costing only £15 a month.

Jul 27, 2015 09:35 AM EDT


All eyes on talks over bailout plan for Greece

Amidst threats from partymates, Greece's prime minister Alexis Tsipiras will hold negotiations with creditors on Tuesday over a third bailout plan.

Jul 27, 2015 09:32 AM EDT


Gold price meltdown continues; poised for further drop

Yellow metal dips below $1,100/oz; Dumping by China further pushing it down while research firms forecast price fall to continue.

Jul 27, 2015 09:14 AM EDT


Trump tops latest Republican polls

Donald Trump leads the Republican race a week and half before the party's first presidential debate. But while he is surging in the national and key early-state polls, Trump remains the least-liked candidate.

Jul 27, 2015 09:04 AM EDT


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 03:38 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 02:43 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 06:32 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 06:15 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 06:01 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 05:40 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 05:24 AM EDT


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