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More Charging Station for Electric Car Is Needed in Cities Around the World

As the usage of electric cars increases, the need to have more electric car charging station also increases. Some cities are reported to work on it to meet the demand.

Nov 23, 2015 9:05 AM EST


Futuristic Smart Mirror is Now in Ralph Lauren's Dressing Room

Ralph Lauren introduce a new technology in its NYC flagship store: Interactive Fitting Room. Designed by Oak Labs, it aims to enhance customer shopping experience. However, there is a privacy concern regarding data collection and tracking.

Nov 23, 2015 8:49 AM EST


Ford annnounced Sync Connect, LTE-based service to its 2017 Escape

Ford introduced Sync Connect, which is an LTE-based service to it new vehicle 2017 Escape. The technology which was first introduced by General Motors enables the owner to control his car with just a phone app. The app is available both on iOS and Apple.

Nov 23, 2015 6:41 AM EST


Tesla Motors recalls 90,000 Model S cars over a seat belt issue

After the complaint received from a European customer about the faulty seat belt, Tesla announced its largest recall of its Model S cars. About 90,000 cars are available on the roads since its launch in 2012. This is not the first time Tesla has ever made a recall.

Nov 23, 2015 6:36 AM EST


Samsung launches Gear VR, a peek into virtual reality world

Newly launched Samsung Gear VR gives a fascinating virtual world experience. Without Samsung Smartphone and other accessories, it just costs $100. However, long use can put a strain on your eyes and sores the neck.

Nov 23, 2015 6:22 AM EST


Washington and Oregon delayed crab season after discovering toxins in crustaceans

Washington and Oregon joined with California in the delayed crab season this year. Domoic acid, which is a very harmful substance was found along the coast of three states delaying the crab season. However, tests are being conducted to monitor the levels of toxins.

Nov 23, 2015 5:44 AM EST


Apple has 94% of Smartphone Industry profits

Apple earned 94 percent of the Smartphone industry profits in the third quarter this year, beating the rest of the competition.

Nov 23, 2015 4:54 AM EST


Health Experts Accuse WHO of 'egregious failure' against Ebola

Global health experts accused the World Health Organization’s response to the Ebola outbreak as an “egregious failure.”

Nov 23, 2015 4:50 AM EST


Britain's weirdest, but highest paid jobs

There are odd jobs people don’t probably know existed in Britain, and these jobs pay a hefty amount of money.

Nov 23, 2015 4:37 AM EST


Unknown Donor gives $2.2M to help pay National Debt

The Treasury Department received $2.2 million from an unknown donor in September to help pay for the national debt.

Nov 23, 2015 4:20 AM EST


New Botnet Xindi Steals Millions through fake Ad Impressions

Xindi is a new botnet that steals from enterprises and universities using advertising exchange networks by generating fake impressions on their ads, reported research group Pixalate.

Nov 23, 2015 4:14 AM EST


WTO sided with Mexico against US rules on 'Dolphin-Safe' Tuna Labels

The World Trade Organization’s ruling favor Mexico against the US in a dispute over tuna labels, which is considered unfair for tuna fishermen.

Nov 23, 2015 4:14 AM EST


Australian Prime Minister Urges Chinese Premier for speedy Environmental Test on coal imports

Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull asked Chinese Premier Li Keqiang to speed up environmental tests of sulfur content on coal imports, which Australian exporters claim are disrupting the trade and is driving down the already low prices.

Nov 23, 2015 4:10 AM EST


China's Economic Slump squeezes Luxury Goods Industry

Luxury-goods makers are suffering from the Chinese economic slowdown with slower growth in America and some closing down stores in China.

Nov 23, 2015 4:03 AM EST


Microsoft launches AppComparison to encourage people to use its Windows Phone

Microsoft launched a new application called AppComparison for its Android devices to persuade people to use the company’s Windows Phone.

Nov 23, 2015 3:57 AM EST


Silver Crew Sock Eliminates Smelly Feet With Silver

Y Athletics launched the new Silver Crew Sock, which uses silver to eliminate odor. It is a Kickstarter project that raised $72,000 12 hours after posting.

Nov 23, 2015 3:37 AM EST


The biggest pharma deal ever nears completion; Pfizer and Allergan close to seal merger

Pfizer Inc. and Allergan Plc may announce an agreement as early as Monday after its board of directors are expected to vote regarding the deal on Sunday. The deal, valued at more than $150 billion, would be the largest pharmaceutical merger in history.

Nov 23, 2015 3:36 AM EST


Japanese Startup launched iOS App Connecting Fans, Players and Team of J. League Soccer

Tokyo-based startup 7th heaven&Co. released a new mobile app called Joooy, to connect J. League soccer fans to each other.

Nov 23, 2015 3:27 AM EST


Singapore embraces bond trading platform

Singapore Stock Exchange is set to launch its new bond trading platform in early next year. All eyes on the new trading platform as how it will resolve several problems which couldn't be settled by previous attempts.

Nov 23, 2015 3:09 AM EST


NASA is developing the Chemical Laptop to detect aliens

NASA develops a tool that can be used to detect signs of life in other planets such as Mars and Europa. The device called Chemical Laptop is a miniature of chemical laboratory in laptop size.

Nov 23, 2015 1:48 AM EST


Electronic circuits on roses pave way for plant-based fuel

Researchers at Linköping University in Sweden successfully developed electronic circuits out of roses.

Nov 23, 2015 1:09 AM EST


Comcast Stream TV won't affect data caps and bandwidth

Stream TV, Comcast’s new video streaming service won’t be counted against users’ data cap and it has no impact on bandwidth.

Nov 23, 2015 1:04 AM EST


Oil price drop pushes 250,000 out of jobs

The job cuts in the global oil and gas industry reached 250,000 in 2015 so far and the downsizing is likely to continue further until 2017. However, the refining activity is encouraging and it's generating some demand for workers.

Nov 23, 2015 1:00 AM EST


Coca-Cola's Polar Bear Mascot video becomes a viral hit

A video of the Coca-Cola polar bear mascot is going viral on the internet with 700,000 views on YouTube.

Nov 22, 2015 10:49 PM EST


Coca-Cola starts selling carbonated smart water

Coca-Cola will start selling the carbonated version of its smartwater this month in New York, Los Angeles, and Miami, and it plans to launch it at a broader scale in 2016.

Nov 22, 2015 10:46 PM EST


The Ferrari 500 Mondial is Not Just Your Ordinary Ferrari

A retired navy admiral owns a rare 1955 Ferrari 500 Mondial and gave an account of his experience with the beautiful car.

Nov 22, 2015 10:43 PM EST


New ISIS-Affiliated Online Channels Pop Up every time Telegram App Shuts One Down

The encrypted messaging app Telegram has shut down 78 public channels used by the Islamic State group, or ISIS, but there are more sites popping up for each site that was shut down.

Nov 22, 2015 10:37 PM EST


Eleven James Watch membership club lets an average person wear a $40,000 Rolex Watch

Eleven James membership club allows the average person to wear that $40,000 Rolex watch for a year. Average watch wearers who dream of wearing that $40,000 Rolex watch, but don't have enough funds to buy one can simply join the Eleven James membership club, which allows its members to try out luxury watches for a period of time.

Nov 22, 2015 10:33 PM EST


Love your own? Sharp Corp 'forces' employees to buy products

Sharp Corporation has reportedly asked its own employees to buy company's products to enhance sales volume. According to media reports, the Japanese electronics major has set targets for staff according to their positions. However, company's spokesperson denied such reports but confirmed that sale of company's products for employees is on.

Nov 22, 2015 9:59 PM EST


2016 Chevy Volt Given the Green Car of the Year

The Chevrolet’s 2016 Volt was awarded the 2016 Green Car of the Year at the LA Auto Show. The 2016 plug-in hybrid, redesigned Chevy Volt was given the 2016 Green Car of the Year at the LA Auto Show.

Nov 22, 2015 8:41 PM EST


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