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Ashley Madison founder and CEO steps down

Ashley Madison founder Noel Biderman stepped down as Avid Life Media CEO. Temporarily, its board members will manage the company.

Aug 31, 2015 1:20 AM EDT

Walgreens to house Providence clinics inside stores

The sale of medicine is no longer that profitable prompting pharmacies to look for other resources and one way that Walgreens had come up with is to partner with Providence that will provide clinic services within the store.

Aug 31, 2015 12:41 AM EDT

Schlumberger announces merger offer with oilfield maker Cameron

Cameron International had agreed to merge with Schlumberger under some conditions that still needs approval of its shareholders. The consolidaton of the industry is likely toenlarge by the first quarter of 2016.

Aug 31, 2015 12:32 AM EDT

Move over Siri, here comes Facebook's personal concierge M

It's a virtual digital assistant like no other. Facebook's M teams up AI and man, providing not just links to the Internet but also actual customer service. The digital helper launched a few days ago in the California Bay area and will make a global rollout soon.

Aug 31, 2015 12:23 AM EDT

Consumer Group calls for more transparency in product labels, more than what barcodes provide

Barcodes may soon be gone in store products as shoppers and owners look for more information on the products. Experts suggest that there should be new global standards when it comes to products and labels information.

Aug 31, 2015 12:20 AM EDT

Tech companies are next targets for overtime pay cases - Oakland Labor Lawyer

Lawyer Bryan Schwartz recently won a settlement from the Bank of America worth $36 million for failing to pay employees the proper overtime rates. Schwartz said overtime cases will hit tech industries next.

Aug 31, 2015 12:12 AM EDT

China's shrinking demand for copper costs US jobs

China’s demand for copper is fizzling and U.S. mining workers are losing their jobs over it. Copper is used for electronic products, cars, wiring, building construction, and plumbing.

Aug 31, 2015 12:03 AM EDT

September 9 Apple Event may bring out a revamped Apple TV and the iPhone 6S

Apple announces its traditional iPhone launch on September 9, rumored to launch new iPhone 6S and iPhone 6S Plus, and possible Apple TV.

Aug 31, 2015 12:01 AM EDT

Donald Trump still undecided to sign South Carolina's Republican Party pledge

Presidential billionaire candidate Donald Trump is yet to decide whether to sign the South Carolina Republican Party pledge, but the SC insists on it. Seems that Trump will gain votes as he had presented policy proposals to revive America.

Aug 30, 2015 11:58 PM EDT

Wall Street clocks biggest 2-session surge since 2008 crisis

The rebound on Wall Street has wiped out half of the losses it suffered during the worst crash ever since 2008 crisis. The market recovery on Wednesday and Thursday helped Dow Jones, S&P 500 and Nasdaq post gains of over six percent.

Aug 30, 2015 11:55 PM EDT

Commerce Sciences lands $4M to make website personalization for small-to-mid-sized businesses easier

Commerce Sciences raised $4 million investment funds to improve its site personalization service for small-to-mid-sized businesses. They are considered Robin Hoods of the small online entrepreneurs.

Aug 30, 2015 11:50 PM EDT

Is it the end of contract employment? Controversial NLRB Ruling makes companies responsible for violations made by contractors

The National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) made the biggest decision giving a ruling Thursday that companies can be liable for the labor violations done by their contractors and franchisees, which may end contract employment.

Aug 30, 2015 11:46 PM EDT

YouTube Gaming launched; Brings gaming, commentary, and live-streaming to the next level

Google launched the new YouTube Gaming site, which focuses on gaming, game play, commentary, and even live streaming.

Aug 30, 2015 11:41 PM EDT

Donald Trump favors higher tax rate on rich, hedge funds

Republican Presidential candidate Donald Trump favored high taxes on rich and hedge funds. While asuring lower tax for middle class and other working people, Trump said he would stop corporate inversion that's costing Amercia trillions of dollars.a

Aug 30, 2015 11:38 PM EDT

Twitter launches Music on Vine for iOS and Android to help you discover and create music

Twitter announced that Vines is bringing music closer to its users with its new features, allowing them to find and create their own music easier.

Aug 28, 2015 8:07 AM EDT

McDonald's terminated supplier's contract due to animal cruelty

A chicken farm supplier's contract with McDonald's was put to an end after accusations had been proven of the farm's cruelty treatment to the birds. Such animal abuse by the workers was recorded in a footage by a Mercy for Animals investigator.

Aug 28, 2015 8:05 AM EDT

When Is the Right Time to Transfer Balances to a New Credit Card?

More and more people are enjoying purchases using their credit cards and not all aware of the consequences especially if they skipped payment. Likewise when they turn to a new credit card issuer and transfer their balance.

Aug 28, 2015 8:04 AM EDT

Decline in revenues forces Caterpillar Inc to cut 475 jobs further

Caterpillar Inc has decided to further reduce its employess by 475 following decline in revenues. The sluggishness in global construction and mining sectors is impacting the heavy machinery manufacturer's performance.

Aug 28, 2015 8:02 AM EDT

Intel invested $60M to develop drones with Yuneec International

Intel, the semiconductor company invested $60M to China-based drone manufacturer, Yuneec International. The partnership aims to revolutionize the industry by using UAV to provide services.

Aug 28, 2015 7:59 AM EDT

Panasonic prioritizes electric car batteries over lithium-ion batteries

Panasonic stops its Beijing lithium-ion battery operation to give way to the manufacture of higher-margin products such as electric car batteries for Tesla Motors. The move is all about global trends and to increase sales.

Aug 28, 2015 7:58 AM EDT

1 billion people on a single day: Facebook sets new record

Facebook has set a new record in online users as it registered one billion people accdesing its website on a single day.

Aug 28, 2015 5:19 AM EDT

McDonald's rejects Burger King's McWhopper peace deal

McDonald's had declined the proposal of Burger King to team up for a cause. Burger King is hoping to unite the country's two favorites and best-loved burgers producing a hybrid peace-loving McWhopper even for just a day.

Aug 28, 2015 5:17 AM EDT

Accenture enhances parental benefits for US and Canadian parents

Accenture announces enhancements in their parental leave benefits. The enhanced parental benefits include giving both men and women the chance to work locally after the birth or adoption of their child.

Aug 28, 2015 5:14 AM EDT

Sephora’s peace offering to disappointed customers: $50 gift code

Sephora hosted an event that left customers frustrated, resulting to mass returns of items. Previously, Sephora organized an Epic Rewards Day where their clients can exchange their rewards points for some really good stuff such as a trip to Lancome Paris.

Aug 28, 2015 5:03 AM EDT

Coursera raises $50M for expansion in China and India

Coursera raises funds for global expansion. Coursera, the world's leading online education provider, announced that it raised almost $50 million in funding for their expansion plans to China, the Americas and India.

Aug 28, 2015 5:01 AM EDT

Angry Birds maker to cut workforce by 39%

Angry Birds maker Rovio is laying off more than a third of its workforce as it struggles to come out with new hit games. Having suffered losses in its merchandise business, the Finnish company says it needs to cut redundancies to focus on divisions that make more cash.

Aug 28, 2015 4:34 AM EDT

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