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IDC: Worldwide Smartphone Market Will See the First Single-Digit Growth Year on Record

On Thursday, the new market forecast said that global smartphone sales growth will cool to single digits for the first time amid the China's economic slowdown. IDC predicted the 9.8% increase in global smartphones shipment to a total of 1.43 billion units. Android dominates the market share with 81.2% with Apple holding only 15.8%.

Dec 07, 2015 08:27 AM EST


Apple iPhone 6c with 4-inch display expected to be launched early next year

A news came into hearing from multiple sources that Apple has decided to introduce its next smartphone series, iPhone 6c on mid of 2016. The price of iPhone 6c is quite low, which is from $400 to $500. It is expected to have camera properties of that of iPhone 5s, with latest a9 chip and much.

Dec 07, 2015 08:21 AM EST


Relieved Northern China: Free from the Deadly Smog after Five Days

Interestingly, just when China took a pledge to fight with global warming in Paris meet, Northern part of China is covered with deadly smog. Chinese people got some relief after a strong winter wind helped to clear out the haze after five days.

Dec 07, 2015 08:13 AM EST


Motorola Solutions Acquires Airwave for $1.2 Billion

Motorola acquire UK's Airwave for $1.2 billion to enhance its service business in mobile communication.

Dec 07, 2015 08:07 AM EST


Delhi Pollution- If the Air is being Shared, Why Isn’t the Responsibility?

To combat with Delhi pollution, people need to be responsible first. Beijing, the closest competitor of Delhi in air pollution introduced odd-even number vehicle restrictions way back 2008 Olympics. This measure can be implemented on an immediate basis without any expense.

Dec 07, 2015 07:19 AM EST


Generic Drug Sale widens in Japan as Takeda and Teva join hands

Teva pharmaceuticals which is said to be the world's largest generic drug maker has joined hands with Takeda Pharmaceutical Co, for a definitive agreement to sell generic drugs in Japan.

Dec 07, 2015 06:54 AM EST


IRS, With State Dept Now Have the Power to Deny Passport If Taxes Aren't Paid

In a new bill passed alongside the FAST Act, the IRS gains the ability to deny citizens their passports if they're found to be in more than $50,000 in back taxes.

Dec 07, 2015 06:52 AM EST


The Site of 5 Deaths During Paris Attacks, French Cafe Reopens Its Doors

La Bonne Biere has reopened its doors after gunment attacked the cafe, killing 5 people on the terrace.

Dec 07, 2015 06:49 AM EST


Chinese News Staff Suspended After Saying Xi "Resigned"

Four staff members of the China News Service are suspended for accidentally reporting that the speech President Xi Jinping held in Africa was his resignation.

Dec 07, 2015 06:42 AM EST


Five Years for a Second Chance: Japan's Akatsuki Probe Attempts Venus Again

Japan Aeropsace Exploration Agency's Akatsuki probe has a second attempt to enter orbit around Venus after failing the first time five years ago.

Dec 07, 2015 06:39 AM EST


New Oxford Study Suggests Tech Companies Do Not Create Jobs for the Many

A recent study published has suggested that the future of jobs will be in the digital sector, but due to the structure of these tech companies, fewer people are needed.

Dec 07, 2015 06:34 AM EST


Human Infants Help Teach Robot Infants, with Help from UW Robotics Team

A team at the University of Washington has published a study showing that it seems possible for robots to learn tasks and goals by watching and imitating human actions.

Dec 07, 2015 06:30 AM EST


US Jobs Stable, But is the US Economy Ready for Faster Rate Hikes?

Becuase of promising data on the state of jobs in the US, the Federal Reserve will likely increase interest rates, but still only has skeptical answers to questions about the future.

Dec 07, 2015 06:17 AM EST


Peterson Automotive Museum Reopens with Exciting New Technology and New Exhibits

In Los Angeles, the Peterson Automotive Museum reopens after renovations.

Dec 07, 2015 06:12 AM EST


Volkswagen to Compete with Tesla with New Porsche Mission E

Volkswagen Group is investing in the production of a fully electric sedan, the Porsche Mission E. It is slated for release around the end of the decade.

Dec 07, 2015 06:01 AM EST


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