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Starbucks expands Mobile Order & Pay Service in 7,500 cafes in U.S.

Starbucks expanded its Mobile Order & Pay service in its almost 7,500 chains in the United States. These cafes are located in notable cities such as San Francisco, New York, Washington D.C., Chicago, and Boston.

Sep 24, 2015 2:17 AM EDT

Swiss Re to buy Guardian Financial Services for $2.45B

Swiss Re's Admin Re is buying the UK-based Guardian Financial Services for $2.45billion. The acquisition deal is expected to be complete by early next year. Admin Re will get 900,000 annuity and over four million policies in the UK after the acquisition.

Sep 24, 2015 2:16 AM EDT

Everything that you needed to know about iPhone 6S Plus

Apple iPhone 6S and 6S Plus reviews are out and most are very impressed with it s outrageous advancements, especially its 3D Touch and High quality photos.

Sep 24, 2015 2:15 AM EDT

Volkswagen scandal is gaining steam

Volkswagen Group is the biggest car manufacturer in Germany with three brand under its management including Audi, Porsche and Lamborghini. The latest scandal might be costly for the company but its effect will not be everlasting.

Sep 24, 2015 2:11 AM EDT

Apple’s API for ad blockers is a threat to Google and web publishers

Apple had made it easy for developers to create ad blockers. Reports say this is a threat to Google and web publishers.

Sep 24, 2015 2:03 AM EDT

Microsoft makes Office 2016 available worldwide

Microsoft has begun global release of its Office 2016 apps. The new suite, which includes Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, is available for download on the company's subscription service, Office 365. It is also available as one-time purchase for PC's, Macs, and mobile devices.

Sep 24, 2015 1:51 AM EDT

China's manufacturing PMI at 78-month low

The preliminary Caixin China manufacturing purchasing managers' index (PMI) dropped to 47 for September indicating further alarming situation in the factory output. The PMI was 47.3 in August. Any level below 50 indicates deceleration in the economy activity.

Sep 23, 2015 10:26 PM EDT

Indian rupee slips in 3 sessions

The rising demand for US dollars and renewed concerns about Chinese economy have impacted Indian currency Rupee in the forex market. The Rupee continued to skid against the US dollar for the three sessions in a row.

Sep 23, 2015 10:24 PM EDT

China joins US in fight against cyber crime

President Xi Jinping said in his closing speech in Seattle that China is ready to set up a joint force to combat cyber crimes. He gave this assurance to tech company executives attending a closed-door meeting.

Sep 23, 2015 10:21 PM EDT

Rising home values boost American household wealth

American equity recovered from the slump of the 2009 recession. Adding to the sale of homes, couples working extend the family's purchasing power.

Sep 23, 2015 9:12 AM EDT

EU's proposal on refugee quota evokes mixed reaction

Airming to resolve the refugee crisis for European nations, EU has prepared a proposal with quota sharing on 120,000 immigrants among 28 members. Germany and other major nations supported the proposal, while some countries voted against it. However, EU has stated that it'll go ahead with the proposal.

Sep 23, 2015 9:03 AM EDT

Mark's younger sister, Arielle Zuckerberg will join Kleiner Perkins as an associate partner

Kleiner Perkins Caufield & Byer recruits Arielle Zuckerberg as an associate partner. Mark Zuckerberg's younger sister will start on October 19.

Sep 23, 2015 8:36 AM EDT

China's president starts his first official US visit

Xi Jinping and his wife are visiting the US for a week as the country is trying to strengthen its relationship with the US. During this visit, Xi Jinping will also meet Obama as the two leaders will discuss military policy.

Sep 23, 2015 8:25 AM EDT

Brazil to host its own Internet high-speed exchange point away from the U.S. - Telebras

Brazil will install its own submarine cable starting 2017. It would boost the country's Internet speed and would avoid the U.S. secret surveillance.

Sep 23, 2015 4:33 AM EDT

EU court orders airlines to compensate passengers for flights cancelled or delayed

Ryanair along with the other airlines with flights in UK will be held accountable for passenger delayed flights and cancellations due to technical reasons. Each passenger will be compensated depending on the distance of their flight.

Sep 23, 2015 4:32 AM EDT

French court decides: UberPop officially banned in France

The French Constitutional Court rejected Uber's appeal regarding UberPop's case. The court supported the law that was passed last year, implying only professional drivers must render services in the country.

Sep 23, 2015 4:29 AM EDT

Photoshop maker Adobe reported 21 percent quarterly increase in revenue due to more cloud subscription

Adobe reported a 21 percent revenue increase for the third quarter, which ended on August 28, due to cloud push.

Sep 23, 2015 4:27 AM EDT

Low oil prices renders $1.5T worth of oil and gas production projects uneconomic

Some $1.5 trillion worth of new oil and gas projects wont be given a go ahead this year due to the low oil prices, according to research firm Wood Mackenzie.

Sep 23, 2015 4:16 AM EDT

2.4M applicants lined up in India for 368 low-level government jobs

2.3 million Indians scramble for 368 low-level government jobs that have tea making and bike riding as qualifications, symbolising the bad condition of India’s job market.

Sep 23, 2015 2:35 AM EDT

Volkswagen credit spreads rose despite pollution controls evasion

Volkswagen is proven of deceiving EPA in regards with its car emission levels forcing the agency to officially charge the German automaker what is due them. VW's credit spreads widened the fact it faces a maximum fine of $18 billion.

Sep 23, 2015 2:33 AM EDT

Tesla launches fully electric Model X crossover on Sept. 29

Tesla makes good on its promise to deliver first production Model X vehicles this month. The company says the fully electric crossover will be delivered to first customers during launch at its Fremont factory on September 29.

Sep 23, 2015 2:30 AM EDT

Tsipras to push bailout package, hike taxes

Soon after coming back to power for the second time in lthe same year, Alexis Tsipras is making measures that support the third round of euro 86-bn baiklout package. He inducted two baikout negotiators into the government economic team. Barring two parties, remaining all the parties are supporting the bailout package.

Sep 23, 2015 2:26 AM EDT

Volvo is developing Project ROAR; a robot that would collect your trash

Volvo teamed up with tech universities to develop the Project ROAR. It is a robot that discreetly collects the trash in the garage. ROAR would begin testing in June with Renova.

Sep 22, 2015 6:30 PM EDT

Fujifilm released new instant camera with a twist

The new instant camera by Fujifilm brings back the old wide film shot providing user with a better panoramis picture. The new camera also comes with a retro design during the time when Polaroid was still making its camera.

Sep 22, 2015 6:24 PM EDT

Apple's iOS App Store Gets Invaded By 'XcodeGhost'

First time in history that Apple's iOS App Store got attacked by several malicious software reaching to more than 300. XcodeGhost as it was called penetrated into Apple's technical defenses causing confusion and technical problems.

Sep 22, 2015 6:20 PM EDT

China President calls for punishing cyber hackers

China President Xi Jinping ahead of his US tour called for punishing the cyber hackers, while making it clear that his government doesn't engage in hacking. Our government wouldn't support Chinese companies engaged in such activity, Jinping said. Meanwhile, US National security advisor issues a warning to China for stopping state-backed cyber theft. The issue of cyber crime is likely to be main topic of disuccsion at the crucial meeting between Obama and Jinping.

Sep 22, 2015 6:18 PM EDT

Decline in drilling, oil prices up

The drop in oil inventories and shut down in drilling activity for the past 3 weeks have pushed oil prices upwards. Oil crude rose 4.5% to $46.68 per barrel and US Brent price rose $48.91 a barrel on Monday.

Sep 22, 2015 6:13 PM EDT

Australian banks close 13 bitcoin firms' accounts

Four Australian banks have closed down the accounts of 13 bitcoin firms following the stricter norms on anti-money laundering and terrorism finance. The Australian banks have already sent letters to 17 more bitcoin firms stating that their accounts will be closed down.

Sep 22, 2015 10:10 AM EDT

Broadband spread in SA unplugs 'video on demand' biz

With spreading of fibre optic broadband network in South Africa, many video on demand service providers are entering the market to explore the untapped potetnial. Already five companies launched their video on demand services. US video streaming giant Netflix may also enter the makret very soon.

Sep 22, 2015 10:09 AM EDT

Americans badly need good investment advice on retirement plans

Amercians are saving about $17 billion every year in retirement plans, but not getting genuine advice. The conflict of interest costing people over 12% of their savings and shortening the plan period by five years. The US government is keen on ensuring best advice on retirement plans.

Sep 22, 2015 10:07 AM EDT

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