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Porsche revamping Boxster and Cayman to Porsche 718

Porsche has announced it will rename its Cayman and Boxster units to 718 Cayman and 718 Boxster and will be released in 2016.

Dec 10, 2015 07:39 AM EST


Garmin's Varia Radar on bikes warns of approaching vehicles behind

Cycling has just become safer courtesy of one of the best-known makers of bike gadgets. Garmin’s Varia rear-view radar, the world’s first radar for ¬bicycles, is expected to reduce one of the immense risks of cycling: being hit from behind.

Dec 10, 2015 07:36 AM EST


Crude oil, industrial metals further collapse signals another economic depression

Prices for crude oil and other precious metals continue to go down during the recent days, pointing to possible economic depression.

Dec 10, 2015 07:32 AM EST


Carbon emissions of shipping, aviation industry not included in COP21

Paris COP21 came up with a draft on an international climate change agreement that tackles little about the shipping and aviation industry, which are big contributors to global carbon emissions.

Dec 10, 2015 07:29 AM EST


World's Tiniest Thermal Sensor Powered by Radio Waves

Researchers at Eindhoven University of Technology (TU/e) have developed a tiny, wireless temperature sensor which is powered by the radio waves that are part of the device's own network. All it needs is energy from a nearby router -- once there's enough, it powers up and starts working. This means that the sensor needs not even a single wire, nor a battery that would have to be replaced. The arrival of such sensors is an important development on route towards smart buildings, for instance. But the applications are many and various.

Dec 10, 2015 07:14 AM EST


Thousands of Cubans stranded in Costa Rica trying to reach the U.S.

More Cubans are taking a different route to escape the Castro regime. Now, there are 4,500 more Cuban immigrants stranded in Costa Rica trying to reach the US.

Dec 10, 2015 07:13 AM EST


DiCaprio, Kerry partners to combat Paris' climate change

Leonardo DiCaprio and Secretary of State, John Kerry spent time together discussing solutions for global warming at a climate summit in Paris. DiCaprio, who has been appointed U.N. Messenger of Peace for the Climate, and Kerry, who fought for environmental reform during his time in the Senate, joined hundreds of world leaders in the public and private sector gathered for the Paris Climate Conference, held from Nov. 30 to Dec. 11.

Dec 10, 2015 07:02 AM EST


Volkswagen is going to launch an electric concept car at CES next month

Volkswagon decided to show off an all-electric concept car at CES next month.

Dec 10, 2015 06:42 AM EST


How to organzie your home office in 4 easy steps

Home-based work can lead to the development of stress as it becomes quite hard to balance a professional life with personal life. Proper organization of your workspace at home can be productive. There are few ways to transform your workspace into a satisfying and pleasant 'office-at-home'.

Dec 10, 2015 06:11 AM EST


Zuckerberg vows to protect Muslim rights, offers save haven in Facebook

Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg posted a statement supporting Muslims online after Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump's controversial proposal to bar all Muslims from entering the United States.

Dec 10, 2015 06:00 AM EST


Best Buy, Target offer $100 discount for every Apple Watch

Apple Watch is offered at Best Buy on a hundred dollar discount, and analysts believe it is because Apple will launch a new edition Apple Watch next year.

Dec 10, 2015 05:43 AM EST


Google's authenticator app allows users to certify logins via Smartwatch

Google's second authentication app is now available on compatible Android Wear devices, like their Smartwatches.

Dec 10, 2015 05:24 AM EST


Apple Maps now used three times as much as Google Maps on iPhone and iPad

After being widely criticized during its launch in 2012, Apple Maps is becoming increasingly popular, as it is now being used three times as much as Google Maps on iPads and iPhones.

Dec 10, 2015 05:01 AM EST


Japan's economy increased 1 percent, not down 0.8 percent, says Cabinet Office

The Japanese government's Cabinet Office that the country's economy increased 1 percent, which is a complete turn around from its previous report of a 0.8 percent drop.

Dec 10, 2015 04:55 AM EST


Anonymous bomb threat on detoured Air France flight false alarm, says carrier

The anonymous bomb threat on the Paris-bound Air France flight 83 that prompted the plane to land on Montreal late Monday was bogus, says carrier.

Dec 10, 2015 04:50 AM EST


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