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U.S. cattle at Its heaviest, leading to lower beef prices

U.S. cattle are fatter than they have ever been which will lead to a decrease in beef prices, according to the US Department of Agriculture.

Nov 30, 2015 03:54 AM EST


US rate hike concerns push Rupee to 26-month lower

The Indian currency Rupee fell against the US dollar to 26-month low following increased concerns about interest rate hike by US Fed. FIIs may sell heavily in Indian markets if US interest rate is increased. Rupee fell 5.5 percent against US dollar this year so far.

Nov 30, 2015 03:02 AM EST


Metals bounce, Asian stock futures gain as equities ease

Asian markets recorded diverge trends in global markets. Metals prices started rebounding along with rising Asian stock futures while stocks slipped into pressure on Friday. The US index futures also rallied. The Chinese government's probe into short selling is weakening the investors' confidence.

Nov 30, 2015 02:43 AM EST


China issues high level alert for the heaviest smog of the year

China authorities in Beijing have issued the highest smog warning of the year. The heavy smog had developed on Friday and would continue until Tuesday. The air pollution levels in Beijing reached 18 times the level considered safe by WHO.

Nov 30, 2015 12:31 AM EST


Mozilla claims that it can earn without Google's cash

Mozilla announced that it will no longer rely on Google to make money as it made deals with various companies.

Nov 30, 2015 12:18 AM EST


Facebook's 4 Months Paid Paternity Leave now available for global workers

Facebook updated its paid leave giving four month paternity and maternity leave for all its employees worldwide.

Nov 30, 2015 12:16 AM EST


Brazil confirms that zika virus is causing birth defects in the country

The Brazilian health ministry has confirmed a link between a mosquito-borne virus from Africa, Zika Fever, with the spike in the birth defects cases reported in the country. The fever is causing the newborn child to suffer from micro-encephalitis.

Nov 29, 2015 11:56 PM EST


Iran is changing its oil and gas contract to attract $30 billion in new investment

Iran has revealed a new model of oil and gas contracts during a conference in its capital city in an attempt to lure back international oil companies to invest in the country. According to the announcement, Iran will change its buyback system and allow foreign investors to hold more stake in the long run.

Nov 29, 2015 11:29 PM EST


Apple TV, Fire TV, Roku or Chromecast: Which media streaming device is the best holiday gift?

The media streaming device would be a great choice for holiday gift. Each of media streamers including Apple TV, Fire TV, Chromecast, and Roku, has their own unique specialities to fit individual's need.

Nov 29, 2015 11:19 PM EST


Formula E announces the world’s first driverless car racing championship

Formula E announced the first global autonomous car racing will start in 2016. Formula E has teamed up with tech company Kinetik to develop autonomous electric racing car technology.

Nov 29, 2015 11:04 PM EST


Oppo R7S, the rose gold Android to launch in US and Europe

China smartphone maker Oppo will launch rose gold smartphones called Oppo R7S in the US and Europe on Dec 1. The phone adopts the latest iPhone's colour which has became popular among smartphone users.

Nov 29, 2015 11:03 PM EST


T-Mobile gifts customers with unlimited LTE promo

T-Mobile started its first "un-carrier unwrapped" promotion with a promotion meant to rewards its existing customers. The company announced today that all existing Simple Choice customers will get 3 months of unlimited LTE data.

Nov 29, 2015 09:55 PM EST


OnePlus will refund customers who bought its flawed USB Type-C Cable

The reversible USB-C cable and charger that OnePlus sells separately could potentially cause damage when used with other devices besides its own OnePlus 2 smartphone due to different in its resistance. The company is offering a refund to customers before the end of this year.

Nov 29, 2015 09:53 PM EST


Gazprom to start coal gasification at South Africa mine project

Gazprom Promgaz has decided to give sole distribution rights on coal gasification technology in sub-Saharan Africa to Anglo-African Capital Ltd. Both companies will work on coal gasification technology for developing new methods to explore coal reserves in more effective way. South Africa is suffering from a major problem of fast depleting coal reserves. Coal contributes over 80 percent in electricity generation in the country.

Nov 29, 2015 09:48 PM EST


Microsoft unveils the Nokia 230 and 230 Dual SIM

Microsoft unveils the Nokia 230 and 230 Dual SIM

Nov 29, 2015 06:38 AM EST


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