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Athena: Women's Bestfriend Against Sexual Attacks

Company, 'Roar For Good' introduced its first ever product, Athena to use against sexual attacks. It is a tiny device which can be clipped to the belt or worn around neck and if pressed, releases a loud alarm and at the same time sending the destination of the wearer to all its contacts feeded.

Nov 05, 2015 11:51 PM EST


Lenovo and Nutanix Announced Partnership to Enter Data Center Market

Lenovo annouced its partnership with Nutanix to prepare them entering data center market. With the partnership, a new hyperconverged server appliance from Lenovo will be equipped with virtualization software and technology from Nutanix.

Nov 05, 2015 10:36 PM EST


Philips announced Sapphire S616 and Sapphire Life V787 smartphones with anti-blue displays

Philips has announced its new smartphones in China: Sapphire S616 and Sapphire Life V787. The smartphones feature Philips' SoftBlue technology that will reduce 86% of the blue lights emitted from the screen.

Nov 05, 2015 10:32 PM EST


Amec Foster Wheeler halves dividend; raises cost saving target

Hit by the continuous drop in oil prices and lower spending by its customers, Amec Foster Wheeler Plc has halved its dividend payout for 2015. The British oil and gas services company forecasts thin margins during the second half of 2015. .

Nov 05, 2015 10:05 PM EST


U.K. unveils new bill that will allow internet surveillance by the government

Britain has unveiled a new surveillance bill that will allow the government to access the records of internet activity of its citizens. The law plans raised negative reactions from critics.

Nov 05, 2015 9:53 PM EST


Super conductor Graphene brings the new wave to energy efficient electronics development

Graphene, a carbon's allotrope that has been widely used in manufacturing, has been used by scientists for research to gain a more energy efficient electronics.

Nov 05, 2015 9:51 PM EST


MetLife profit drops 43% on weaker investment yield, tax hit

The US largest insurance firm MetLife recorded 43% fall in third quarter profits woing discouraging yields on investments and tax cost pertaining to its UK subsidiary eroded the profitability. The quarterly numbers were below the market forecast.

Nov 05, 2015 9:49 PM EST


Apple's new iOS9 dominates 66% seven weeks after release

Apple leads the market as 66 percent of compatible devices are running its latest iOS9, showing superiority in keeping its mobile platform fresh.

Nov 05, 2015 9:37 PM EST


Facebook, Amazon join $300-bn Market Cap Club

The latest surge in shares of Amazon and Facebook took them into $300B market capitalization club. With these two, eight US companies are above $300B Mcap, while six of them are from the technology sector. Facebook has surpassed General Electric (GE) in Mcap.

Nov 05, 2015 9:35 PM EST


Bohai to combine air-leasing businesses after $7.6 billion Avolon acquisition deal

Bohai Leasing Co. will merge its air-leasing businesses after the completion of the $7.6 billion Avalon Holdings Ltd acquisition deal, Hong Kong Aviation Capital chief executive officer Donal Boylan said Tuesday.

Nov 05, 2015 9:32 PM EST


Clinton Health Foundation to refile returns after being pressured to amend tax errors

The Clinton Health Access Initiative (CHAI) changed its mind again on Wednesday, announcing that it would refile its erroneous tax returns with the IRS.

Nov 05, 2015 9:27 PM EST


Commonwealth Bank of Australia Quarterly Profit Increased 4%

The Commonwealth Bank of Australia reported its unaudited cash profit for the month of September with a four percent increase to A$2.4 billion.

Nov 05, 2015 9:21 PM EST


Target to Tap Outside Company on Storing Grocery Stock

Target Corp is planning to partner with outside companies to help store its growing fresh food supply. Supervalu Inc is one of the leading candidates, says analyst.

Nov 05, 2015 8:56 PM EST


Hotels block booking guests rewards night, Hyatt Regency San Francisco is blocking award redemptions

Guests claim that hotels' loyalty programs can block booking their rewards night. But Hyatt offers true redemption, which is not just no blackout dates, it has no capacity controls.

Nov 05, 2015 8:40 PM EST


Kasanka National Park: Witness the largest mammal migration on earth

Africa's greatest mammal migration is composed of millions of fruit bats that descend on Kasanka National Park. Moreover, Kasanka National Park serves as conservation area protecting different species of birds and bats.

Nov 05, 2015 8:32 PM EST


Home Rental Apps: Better AirBnB Alternatives To Help You Find A Better Place Away From Home

There are various home rental app thats a traveler could use as a better alternative to AirBnB. AirBnB is one of the famous home rental app that a traveler can find.

Nov 05, 2015 7:44 PM EST


Bitcoin at the highest this year due to positive news surrounding it, analysts study

In the past few weeks Bitcoin is rapidly approaching $500, and according to analysts one of the major reasons for the surge is the positive news that the cryptocurrency has been receiving.

Nov 05, 2015 8:08 AM EST


Vice Media gets $200 million investment from Disney

Walt Disney Co will invest $200 million in Vice Media, the unique video maker that covers current affairs for the Millennials.

Nov 05, 2015 7:55 AM EST


New Zealand dollar falls: unemployment rate reached as low as 5.9%

New Zealand faces currrency plunges and drastic drop in employment rate to 5.9% in June quarter, with drop in wages, as the economy continues to weaken.

Nov 05, 2015 7:22 AM EST


Traveling with a Baby: Things to Consider for a Safe Travel

Traveling with a baby can be enjoyable while enjoying going to different travel destinations. however, infants or children is at a greater health risk while traveling. For safe traveling with an infant, parents must consider this basic health safety.

Nov 05, 2015 5:36 AM EST


Mobile Travel Techonology and Internet market Changing the Future of the Travel Industry

Travel industry has been change by mobile travel technology and internet markets. This new trends is helping and benefits the travel company firms and markets.

Nov 05, 2015 5:26 AM EST


Expedia Inc Accepts $3.9 billion deal Acqusition for HomeAway

Expedia added the leading vacation rental site HomeAway on its travel booking brand subsidiaries. The Belluvue-based company Expedia had acquired the vacation rental company accepting the $3.9 billion deal.

Nov 05, 2015 5:22 AM EST


American Airlines to Operate Daily Flights from Los Angeles International Airport and Haneda Airport

American Airlines announced on Wednesday that they will start their Daily flights from Los Angeles International Airport and Haneda Airport on February 2016. AA and Delta Air lines had been competing for the Haneda route ealier this year.

Nov 05, 2015 5:01 AM EST


Malaysia Airlines Set to Intorduce its New A330-300 Business Class seats in April 2016

Malaysian Airlines fully revealed its brand new A330-300 Business Class seats in World Travel Market in London.However, the new seats will launch in April 2016 with completed 15 newly configured A330-300 carriers.

Nov 05, 2015 4:45 AM EST


Erotic Temples In India: Temple of Sex in a conservative country

India was once a liberated country as erotic carvings are displayed on its walla. The reminders of these more liberal times can be seen carved in stones in the form of erotic motifs on the walls.

Nov 05, 2015 4:37 AM EST


Exploring Ireland's Ancient Monuments and Secrets

Ireland is home to a lot of historical and cultural attractions. But the country's newest tourism initiative is Ireland's Ancient East, featuring its ancient monuments.

Nov 05, 2015 4:23 AM EST


Obama's myRA is a retirement savings solution: free, no risk

The U.S. government has launched a cheap and risk-free retirement savings program called myRA for those who don't have any other retirement savings plan.

Nov 05, 2015 4:17 AM EST


Japan’s Grossiest Cafe Ever: Poo- Curry Shimizu Cafe in Tokyo named as the grossiest restaurant ever

A Japanese chef and former porn star decided to give human feces a chance to be served in his kitchen. And now, many guests named his cafe as the grossiest cafe they had ever visited.

Nov 05, 2015 4:12 AM EST


Slack considers mass media campaign to gain more users

Slack plans to accelerate its growth by spending some of its $250 million for mass-market advertising. The company is planning to increase its users especially outside of the corporate sector.

Nov 05, 2015 4:05 AM EST


The strange, dark nights of Romania's bear dancers; The Bear Dance captured in photos

Romanian residents dress up with bear skins to perform the Bear Dance. On the other hand, a New York-based photographer, Diana Zeyneb Alhindawi has captured some photographs of the traditional event.

Nov 05, 2015 4:02 AM EST


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