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Amazon Makes Its Mark In Thomson Reuters 2015 Top 100 Innovators List

Online marketplace Amazon.com Inc made its debut in 2015 Thomson Reuters top 100 global innovators list. Amazon joins the pioneer list for the first time for innovations in data centers, gadgets, electronic methods, and systems, according to its latest reports.

Nov 18, 2015 7:26 PM EST


Britain Declares To Design Offensive Cyber Ability, George Osborne Says

British spies are developing an offensive cyber capability to fight Islamist militants, hackers, criminals and hostile powers.

Nov 18, 2015 7:24 PM EST


Password Security Breach Forced Instagram to Kill Feed Reading Apps

Instagram changes its API policy for its third party apps. The policy changes is made after an app was caught stealing user name and password of its user.

Nov 18, 2015 7:00 PM EST


Wal-Mart Posts additional brands to its Best Black Friday deals

Walmart adds more amazing products to its list of best Black Friday deals. It will kick off its Black Friday event starting 6 pm on November 27, which is on the Thanksgiving Day.

Nov 18, 2015 8:24 AM EST


Syngenta rejects ChemChina's takeover deal due to regulatory concerns

Syngenta rejected ChemChina’s $42 million take over deal due to regulatory concerns. Syngenta rejected ChemChina's $42 million acquisition deal due to regulatory concerns according to reports.

Nov 18, 2015 7:51 AM EST


Education Management Corporation must forgive $103M student loans for violating consumer protection laws

Education Management Corporation will forgive almost $103 million worth of student loans due to illegal recruiting tactics and misleading students on benefits and job placement numbers.

Nov 18, 2015 7:03 AM EST


Shopify Stock Plunges As Stock Lockup Ends Today

Shopify stock fell to its lowest in two months approaching the end of stock lockup. The company has become Canadian's tech darling for helping shoppers and online shoppers alike.

Nov 18, 2015 3:27 AM EST


Oil Prices, Commodities Under Pressure After ISIS Attack

After the weekend's ISIS attack on Paris, the government is facing continuous troubles in focusing on the downfall of its economy. Oil traders are facing the new market of oil and gold, whose prices have been pushed up due to a tremendoulsy drastic situation in France.

Nov 18, 2015 2:57 AM EST


How Traffickers Uitilize Social Media To Tempt Teenagers Into Sex Work

Traffickers worldwide are increasingly using social media to contact vulnerable teenagers and sell them into sex work.

Nov 17, 2015 10:31 PM EST


Twitter Experiments with Different Emojis for Easier and Appropriate Reactions

Twitter replaced 'stars' with 'hearts' 2 weeks ago, which did not receive a pleasant reaction on Twitter. Users needed more expression to react towards tweets and they could not give heart to every other unpleasant tweet. but recently, user @_Ninji discovered plenty of other emoji to express.

Nov 17, 2015 8:11 PM EST


Dinosaur Gardens Prehistoric Zoo in Ossineke, Michigan

Paul Domke became inspired in creating statues of dinosaurs in the garden. And now, the zoo is gaining popularity for its unique combination of dinosaurs, cavemen, and Christianity.

Nov 17, 2015 6:31 PM EST


DJI open its first drone store in China

The world’s largest consumer drone maker, DJI will open its first flagship retail store in a Shenzhen shopping center next month. The store will be the first store set up by DJI as most of its previous sales were made mainly through its website.

Nov 17, 2015 6:03 PM EST


Take A Peak At Kilmacurragh House Ruin in Kilmacurragh, Ireland

Kilmacurragh House, built in the 17th century is a famous historical place in Dublin that must be visited by travelers.

Nov 17, 2015 8:25 AM EST


How To Find Cheapest Flight this Black Friday; Lowest Vacation Packages, Hotels And More

Travelers planning to tour on Black Friday must always monitor the airfare pricesto get the best flight deals.

Nov 17, 2015 8:00 AM EST


Best City Attactions and Restaurants in the Spanish Capital, Madrid

The capital city of Spain, Madrid is the largest in the country. It is also the home to the country's best attractions such as the royal palaces and public squares as well the home of mouth watering Spanish cuisines restaurants.

Nov 17, 2015 7:51 AM EST


Netflix Released Spinnaker; Reducing Dependency to Amazon

Netflix released Spinnaker, its open source Continuous Delivery platform. Available on GitHub, Spinnaker is built in partnership with Google, Microsoft and Pivotal. It allow Netflix to deploy the service on multi-cloud.

Nov 17, 2015 7:00 AM EST


Facebook debuts Instant Articles on Android in India

After the introduction of the product Instant Articles on iphones in US and Europe countries, Facebook is now rolling out the product on Androids in India. This product will enable the users to browse the articles effortlessly and quickly in Androids.

Nov 17, 2015 6:51 AM EST


Airbnb waives service fees after attack on Paris: Home Rental company tries to help affected displaced families

The terrorist attacks in Paris prompted Airbnb to help those who need to find a place to stay in France. The home rental startup offers a place to stay for affected families and displaced travelers in Paris for free.

Nov 17, 2015 6:36 AM EST


Corvus Energy Succeeds, Where U.S. Energy Startups Failed

Canadian startup company, Corvus Energy made the top three in technology company based on Deloitte ranking. It succeeded in lithium-ion battery technology where most U.S. startup failed. Recently, it receives investment from Statoil, Norwegian oil and gas company.

Nov 17, 2015 6:31 AM EST


Canada's $3 Billion Video Game Industry is Growing in 2015

Canada is now the center of video game industry. According to the latest report, its video game industry has been getting stronger than ever.

Nov 17, 2015 6:23 AM EST


HomeAway started looking for buyers three years ago, Expedia to purchase HomeAway for $3.9 billion in cash

HomeAway reportedly began its search for a potential suitor nearly three years ago. But now, Expedia wants to purchase HomeAway for $3.9 billion to increase its presence in the vacation rental market.

Nov 17, 2015 6:18 AM EST


Twitter can now rewind, fast forward GIFs through "ScratchReel"

Twitter introduced a new app that allows users to rewind and fast forward GIFs shared on the social media platform through using the finger or a mouse cursor though an app called “ScratchReel.”

Nov 17, 2015 6:15 AM EST


Legal marijuana products should come with warnings according to AMA

AMA proposed new regulations to put warnings on all legal marijuana products. The warning mentions marijuana use during pregnancy and breast-feeding poses potential harms.

Nov 17, 2015 6:08 AM EST


Airport Lounge Review: Iberia Airlines Business Class Lounge

Iberia offers three Business Class Lounges in Madrid offering almost the same accessible facilities. Iberia offers its three main Iberia Lounges which were reviewed by frequent flyers in Madrid.

Nov 17, 2015 5:53 AM EST


Top Hotels Perfect for Car Enthusiasts Travelers

Hotels in North America offers drive-a-car package expereince.Here are the best hotels that offers great auto package experience.

Nov 17, 2015 5:46 AM EST


The Republic of Uzupis: A new adventure at Vilnius Lithuania for the Bohemian heart

The Republic of Uzupis is a micro-nation with its own constitution. A lot of travelers are also discovering Uzupis as a bohemian place for hangout and stay.

Nov 17, 2015 5:46 AM EST


Exploring Nicaragua’s Volcanoes: Volcano boarding transformed Nicaragua’s tourism

Nicaraguan volcanoes are now getting famous among boarders. Volcano boarding is also claiming its profound economic effects on a Central American city.

Nov 17, 2015 5:36 AM EST


Aerion and Airbus to Build New Supersonic Jet in 2021

Aerion and Airbus plan to build supersonic jet that can travel faster than the speed of sound. This will be a rebirth of commercial supersonic jet after Concorde retired 17 years ago. The jet is planned to be ready in 2021.

Nov 17, 2015 5:13 AM EST


Cairo’s landmark Egyptian Museum celebrates its 113th anniversary amidst tourism slump

The Ministry of Tourism hopes to bring a positive vibe for Egypt museum's 113th anniversary. They are opening up the landmark to the public, free of charge in the middle of the tourism crash and tourist cancellations.

Nov 17, 2015 5:07 AM EST


Marriott International Acquires Starwood To Create the World’s Largest Hotel Company

Marriott International acquires Starwood after closing a $12.2 billion deal to emerge as the world's largest hotel chain.

Nov 17, 2015 4:50 AM EST


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