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Fiat Chrysler Recalls 900,000 Vehicles all over the world for airbag deploying without a crash

Fiat Chrysler recalled about 900,000 vehicles due to airbags deploying even without accidents. Fiat Chrysler is taking responsibility and recalled some 900,000 vehicles all over the world due to chronic airbag problems.

Nov 03, 2015 9:15 PM EST


European antitrust launches in-depth probe on Hutchison's $14 Billion offer for Telefonica's 02

Europe’s top antitrust regulator has opened an “in-depth investigation” on Hong Kong tycoon Li Ka-shing’s CK Hutchison’s acquisition of Telefonica UK’s O2 operations for fear of higher prices and less options for consumers in the country.

Nov 03, 2015 7:48 PM EST


China To Compete the Global Giant Aircraft Manufacturers with their First State Developed C919 Passenger Jetliner

China unveiled their homegrown passenger jetliner C919. The state is also aiming to compete with the leading and largest aircraft manufacturers, Boeing and Airbus company.

Nov 03, 2015 4:30 AM EST


Free Uber Rides thanks to Amex Centurion Lounge LGA

American Express Centurion is featuring great decors from real hot food, complimentary beer, wine, and cocktails. And now, they collaborated with Uber rides with their new free rides promotion.

Nov 03, 2015 4:20 AM EST


Skiing at Andes Mountains: the Super C Clouloir; Portillo resort hailed as the best ski spot in Chile

Tourists wanted to reach the top of the famous ski runs in the Andes Mountains: the Super C Couloir. However, skiing in Portillo resort allegedly takes skiers to the next-level.

Nov 03, 2015 4:08 AM EST


World’s sixth largest marine reserve in South Pacific Pitcairn Islands offers breathtaking views

The Pacific island nation of Palau has announced the creation of the sixth largest marine reserve in the world. It has also made the island nation to boost its tourism.

Nov 03, 2015 3:48 AM EST


Amazon stops selling Apple TV and Chromecast in the battle of TV net devices

Amazon finally stops selling its Fire TV rivals, Apple TV and Google's Chromecast. The decision is following its first announcement earlier last month.

Nov 03, 2015 3:24 AM EST


Antarctica is actually gaining ice: NASA

NASA's latest study claimed that the ice gains in Antarctica are greater than the loss suffered from melting. The study challenged other research conducted by IPCC in 2013 that reported Antarctica was losing ice mass.

Nov 03, 2015 3:22 AM EST


Billionaire George Lucas donates $10M to recruit young padawans to filmmaking

George Lucas gifts $10 million to University of Southern California's film school to support underprivileged Black and Hispanic Students aimed at bolstering diversity in entertainment industry.

Nov 03, 2015 3:18 AM EST


Cloud storage startup ClearSky Data gets $27 million in Series B funding

ClearSky Data, a cloud storage startup, was awarded $27 million in investment from a few investors in Round B investment. Besides Akamai, there are other investors investing during the second round investment, among them are General Catalyst and Highland Capital Partner.

Nov 03, 2015 3:16 AM EST


India world's 7th top nation brand; US, China retain top-2 slots

US, China, Germany, UK, Japan and France are the world's top 'nation brands' in the latest report by Brand Finance. India improved its position by one step making it to the seventh place and a brand value of $2.1bn.

Nov 03, 2015 3:12 AM EST


Japanese auto majors may post encouraging quarterly results

Japanese automobile majors Toyota, Nissan and Honda are upbeat on performance as surges in US sales and weaker Yen are adding to their profits. The market analysts are closely watching second quarter and third quarter results to ascertain future outlook for 2016. The US and China markets account for one-third of total sales of Japanese automobile majors.

Nov 03, 2015 3:11 AM EST


Task force for recreational drone registration convenes

A task force formed by the FAA to recommend rules for registering recreational drones begins a series of meetings this Tuesday. Among members of the task force are representatives from Amazon, Wal-Mart, and Best Buy.

Nov 03, 2015 12:57 AM EST


Fed wants to shield taxpayers when banks go down

US banks will be required to hold enough debt that could be converted into equity if they were to falter soon. This according to a Fed rule that was approved by a unanimous vote on Friday.

Nov 03, 2015 12:55 AM EST


Snapchat introduces another new update

Snapchat is introducing a new set of filters called “Speed Modifiers” for videos shot on both iOS or Android. The new feature let users add slow motion, fast-forward, or rewind effects to a video.

Nov 03, 2015 12:46 AM EST


China factory output again slips, but fall slows down in October

The manufacturing sector's output again fell in October showing a continuous drop for the past eight months in the world's second-largest economy. However, the drop was at a slower pace in October as the marginal recovery in export orders offset further damage.

Nov 03, 2015 12:42 AM EST


Ellie Mae beats expectations on the third quarter revenue as mortgage industry soars

The mortgage processing software company Ellie Mae beats the expected revenue on the third quarter financial report. The company's revenue rose 61% to $68.9 million, higher than analysts expectations of 46% growth.

Nov 03, 2015 12:40 AM EST


Google’s new app allows people to know if you’re “down” to hangout

Google has launched a new app called "Who's Down". The app allows the users to find out people who are available to hang out. The app is available for iOS and Android.

Nov 03, 2015 12:28 AM EST


Apple’s new patent will make an iPhone screen shatterproof

Apple Inc. patents its new technology for mobile's screen protector. The technology will protect the device when it falls by releasing "bumpers" as shock absorbers.

Nov 02, 2015 10:20 PM EST


Finland's Kela will provide basic income for working or non-working Finnish

The Finnish Social Institution, Kela, is coming up with plans to create a basic income model that would guarantee an 800-euro-a-month income for the people whether they work or not.

Nov 02, 2015 10:13 PM EST


China sees greater shift to internet-based enterprises

There's significant business potential in internet-based business as the higher costs of labor and infrastructure are eroding the profitabilit of tranditional enterprises in China. The vast usage of internet and huge population numbers are luring many businesses to set up shop online.

Nov 02, 2015 9:55 PM EST


Daniel Loeb's Third Point picks stake in Seven & I

Daniel Loeb's Third Point LLC has picked stake in Japanese retailer Seven & i Holdings. The size of the deal is expected to be below five percent. The US activist investor Loeb has called for restructuring at the Japanese retailer to increase profitability and shareholder returns, while reducing costs. Seven & i is closing down its underperforming Ito Yodado stores.

Nov 02, 2015 9:41 PM EST


Amazon logs off 'Register'; breather to Square

Facing stiff competition and suffering low margins, Amazon has decided to shut down its mobile point-of-sale payement service Amazon Register. This decision has turned out to be a fresh breather for competitors such as Square, which is going public this year. Amazon Register will be logged off in early 2016, while existing merchants are allowed to use it till 1 February 2016.

Nov 02, 2015 9:32 PM EST


Cross-border technology sharing with Chinese firms worries US defense experts

US technology giants such as IBM, Microsoft, Dell and Cisco are working closely with Chinese companies considering the vast business potential in the world's second largest economy. Taking advantage of technology access to the US companies, Chinsese companies are becoming self-sufficient in developing technology applications in turn pushing military research and operations capability. This may signal threat to US national security, alert US defence experts.

Nov 02, 2015 9:22 PM EST


Amazon Launches Black Friday Deals Store to Start Countdown to Biggest Shopping Event of the Year

Amazon’s prime members will gain early access to its lightning deals as part of its Black Friday Deals store countdown.

Nov 02, 2015 9:08 PM EST


TalkTalk hacked details sold in black market for just over a pound each

The 20,000 customer financial information of TalkTalk recently hacked are now being sold online for a very cheap price.

Nov 02, 2015 8:56 PM EST


EdTech and MOOC Will Change College Degree

Online courses companies known as EdTech have gained benefit from the changing job market. Their next disruption created by EdTech is in college degree, which will seize to become the exclusive credential in job market.

Nov 02, 2015 8:36 PM EST


Win a trip to Switzerland and stay at Hotel Waldhaus Huldi through a Ricola Contest

The prize of the contest by Ricola is a four night stay for two at the 3 star Hotel Waldhaus Huldi in Adelboden. The return flights with Swiss International Air Lines and first class rail transfers by Swiss Travel System are also a plus.

Nov 02, 2015 6:45 PM EST


Philippine authorities speeds up investigations on alleged "Bullet Extortion"

Airport security guards were being accused of planting bullets in passengers' luggage at security checkpoints. Authorities are now speeding up the investigation in an alleged extortion scam.

Nov 02, 2015 6:32 PM EST


Kauai County resolution to induce competition as officials aims for a cheaper Interisland travel in Hawaiian

Kauai County has asked the state to incentivize opposition. And now, Kauia official also asks help in making the interisland travel cost less.

Nov 02, 2015 6:25 PM EST


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