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Burger King’s 5 for $4 deal to beat competition

The 2016 began on a competitive note for fast food chains. Burger King, McDonald's and Pizza Hut have rolled out new value menus. Burger King has launched 5 for $4 deal to attract more number of consumers. McDonald's unveiled McPick 2 for $2, while Pizza Hut has also rolled out $5 Flavor Menu.

Jan 06, 2016 3:13 AM EST

Yahoo logs off video service Yahoo Screen

Yahoo has closed down its video content service Yahoo Screen. The US traffic to Yahoo Screen fell 28 percent during the past two years. As the ad revenues didn't take off, Yahoo has written down $42 million on Yahoo Screen.

Jan 06, 2016 3:07 AM EST

GPS Navigation Featured Subaru Vehicles Pledge For Voice Guided Navigation

A voice guided GPS navigation system is going to be installed in vehicles equipped with Subaru StarLink platform. The navigation app is fully voice guided and is believed to reduce driving risks. Moreover, the associated app RightTrack will provide real-time driving assessment and coaching for Subaru owners based on their actual driving behavior. The Subaru Starlink app has been designed to support both Apple iOS and Android smartphones.

Jan 06, 2016 3:01 AM EST

Free WiFi kiosks will be installed in New York

A consortium backed by Google will start to replace old public telephone booth with a free WiFi kiosks starting today in New York. According to the plan, a total of 7,500 free WiFi kiosks will be installed through out New York when the project is completed.

Jan 06, 2016 2:43 AM EST

Fiat shares slid after Ferrari parts ways with it

After the separation, Fiat Chrysler is focusing on its €48-billion investment plan to 2018. It'll also revamp its brands Alfa Romeo, Jeep and Maserati. Ferrari made its debut trading in Milan after listing on Wall Street in October 2015. Analysts opine the road ahead for Ferrari may not be smooth as the capital intensive car maker with small volume can sustain the high valuations.

Jan 06, 2016 1:28 AM EST

Hoverboard Sets House Afire in Australia

Another incident of hoverboard that caught fire occurred. This time a hoverboard erupted in flames while charging in a house in Australia.

Jan 06, 2016 12:12 AM EST

Teacher Raped By Inmate Received $3 Million Settlement

Former female prison teacher who was attacked and raped by inmate received $3 million settlement. The attacker was a convicted sexual offender and the teacher was left alone in a classroom with him.

Jan 05, 2016 11:02 PM EST

Beijing air quality is improving

Beijing environmental authorities reported that Beijing's air quality in 2015 was better compared to 2014 despite the city's first two red alerts for pollution. Besides that, Beijing also reported a total of 186 days with air quality meeting the national standard for 2015.

Jan 05, 2016 10:48 PM EST

Boeing bags $855-mn contract for T-38C logistics support

Boeing Co has bagged $855-mn contract from the US Air Force. Boeing will offer avionic component integration and contractor logistics support for T-38C aircraft. The duration of the contract is 10 years and works are scheduled for completion by January 2026.

Jan 05, 2016 8:10 PM EST

Civil Lawsuit Against Volkswagen May Pave Ways For Criminal Probes

Volkswagen, has been forced to face civil lawsuit on Monday allegedly due to deliberately violating Clean Air Act. After being caught by the regulator in September, VW has admitted installing software that is designed to trick regulators while undergoing official tests. However, if proves guilty, VW may count penalty up to $18 billion and face other criminal charges in the US as well as other parts of the globe.

Jan 05, 2016 7:52 PM EST

LG to Display Its Roll-Up Flexible OLED Screen in CES 2016

Korean electronic giant, LG is to display its paper-thin OLED screen in CES. Its new flexible display technology is a a flexible and rollable screen.

Jan 05, 2016 7:47 PM EST

After Qualcomm, Intel Dives Into Drone Through Acquiring Former Partner, Ascending Technologies

Intel has announced acquiring German drone maker, Ascending Technologies on Monday. All the existing 75 employees of the latter concern are going to be offered position in the new dynasty. Not only that, Intel has also pledged commitments to extend support to the existing customers of the acquired entity.

Jan 05, 2016 7:36 PM EST

GM announces Mary Barra as new chairwoman

General Motors announced that it had unanimously elected Mary Barra as its next chairman, effective immediately. Barra succeeds Theodore Solso who will be retiring but will continue serving as the Board’s Lead Independent Director.

Jan 05, 2016 7:29 PM EST

2016 may generate 3.5mn jobs in India

The year 2016 may witness encouraging employment generation, but moderate salary rise. The inflation rise will erode the salary rise benefits. India and the UAE may record robust job growth rate. IT, app economy, retail and BFSI sectors to lead emplyment generation of about 3.5 million in India. Dubai Expo-2020 may play a key role in jobs growth rate in the UAE.

Jan 05, 2016 4:07 AM EST

Oklahoma regulator orders for lower wastewater disposal after earthquakes

Oklahoma's oil and energy regulator has ordered injection well operators to reduce wastewater disposal. The state suffered about a dozen earthquakes in less than a week. The regulator has started implementing an action plan for injection wells located in the area that was hit by earthquake.

Jan 05, 2016 3:55 AM EST

Saudi Suspends All Flights and Trade With Iran

Saudi Arabia suspends all flights to and from Iran. The country also ban its citizen to travel to Iran in a new chapter of Middle East sectarian.

Jan 05, 2016 3:24 AM EST

Japan's central bank playing activist investor role to revive economy

With an objective of reviving the economy, Bank of Japan (BoJ), Japan's central bank, is playing a role of activist investor in the domestic equity markets. The central bank's governor and Prime Minister are also asking corporate companies to increase capital expenditure and wage rise. Bank of Japan holds $54 billion in exchange-trade funds (ETFs). Japan's economy is suffering from weaker consumption and deflation.

Jan 05, 2016 3:21 AM EST

‘Latte Macchiato’: ‘Starbucks’ Hits New Caffeine Beverage

Latte Macchiato, combination of espresso and milk, is going to be served by Starbucks, the Seattle based Café Chain. The popular Australian drink is being introduced to the Americans by Angus Maxwell, certified barista serving the coffee chain. The new beverage joins the Starbucks menu and is believed to be a stepping stone between a cappuccino or flat white and an Americano among those desiring to change the taste bud.

Jan 04, 2016 10:55 PM EST

Tesla Car Caught Fire in Norway While Charged

Tesla Motors started 2016 with an incident. In Norway, its Model S was caught fire while being charged last Friday.

Jan 04, 2016 10:25 PM EST

Oil Price is Slightly Rising Amidst Tension Between Saudi and Iran

Oil price is rising amidst tension between Saudi Arabia and Iran. The oil price started the first day of trading in 2016 at the price of $38 a barrel before reduced to $37 in the afternoon trading.

Jan 04, 2016 10:21 PM EST

5 key economic trends to watch in 2016

Economists and analysts foresee the five key factors that would influence the global economy significantly in 2016. The major aspects such as industrial production, consumer spending, international trade, currency trends and inflation will influence the global economy. The lower energy costs will propel consumer spending upwards, while resulting in inflation rise.

Jan 04, 2016 10:21 PM EST

Sydney home prices drop for the second month

Sydney home prices fell for the second-consecutive month. The market also recorded its worst quarter in four years as a regulatory crackdown pushed up mortgage rates causing weak demand in the housing sector.

Jan 04, 2016 6:09 AM EST

2016 Will Be Grim for Asian Ship Builders Due to Low Oil Price

Asian ship building industries will face a bleak year in 2016 due to low oil price. As a result, shipyards receive less orders for offshore rigs project. Korean, Singaporean, Chinese and Japanese as the main shipyard owners in Asia are preparing necessary measures to manage the crisis.

Jan 04, 2016 5:32 AM EST

Yen Goes Strong As Saudi and Iran Heated Tension Started The Year 2016

Yen started 2016 with a two-month high in trading, while Saudi and Iran cuts diplomatic ties. The year 2016 started with a stronger yen, traded at two-month high versus dollar and escalating tension between Saudi and Iran.

Jan 04, 2016 4:44 AM EST

Researchers in Taiwan Fly a Drone Using Body Movement

Researcher in Taiwan invented a way to fly a drone using body movement. It utilized the motion sensor in AppleWatch to control and pilot a drone.

Jan 04, 2016 4:39 AM EST

Loretta Mester Backed U.S. Rate Hike as A Prudent Step

Loretta Mester, president of Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland prefer a more aggressive approach to rate hike. Federal Reserve Bank increased interest rate for the first time in nine years last December.

Jan 04, 2016 4:26 AM EST

New Copy Right Levy Increases Prices of Apple Products in Germany

Apple Inc. has increased the prices of products in Germany, effecting from January 1, following a successful deal with German Trade Association, Bitkom and ZPÜ collecting societies in December 2015. The adopted policy is similar to those adopted by other European countries, but along with the creative intellectuals, the levy will be available for sharing with the porn film makers too.

Jan 04, 2016 4:13 AM EST

Artificially Intelligent Jarvis: Zuckerberg’s Paternity Inflicted Goal for 2016

Mark Zuckerberg, the Facebook founder is also familiar for revealing his annual goal and eventual consecutive relevant successes. Getting inspired with the digital butler Jarvis, featured in Iron Man’, he plans to build a robot with artificial intelligence to assist in household works. Birth of a baby daughter and insecurity obsessions there to, may have possibly led him to adopt the goal.

Jan 04, 2016 4:06 AM EST

Tesla Meet Its Target, Delivering 17,400 Cars in Q4

Tesla Motors deliver its target of 17,400 cars in fourth quarter. The company has delivered 50,580 cars to its customer in 2015.

Jan 04, 2016 12:32 AM EST

14 US states will increase minimum wage in 2016

Several states and cities including New York will consider proposals to lift pay further to $15 an hour. California, on the other hand, is planning to increase wages up to $1 which is the highest among all states.

Jan 03, 2016 9:42 PM EST

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