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Licensed Drivers Required for Self-Drivings Cars in California

California, the largest car market in the United States, rules for self-driving cars, on Wednesday requiring a licensed driver inside the vehicle in case of failure in a plan that stresses safety. The regulations by the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) are intended to help nurture the State's nascent but fast-growing autonomous vehicle technology industry while allowing traditional car companies and new entrants like Alphabet Inc and Apple Inc to safely deploy their self-driving cars already in development.

Dec 18, 2015 3:43 AM EST


Dot One made it possible to wear your DNA as a scarf

Dot One is the company owned by Iona Inglesby, which is selling a scarf with a print of an individual genetic code. The process involves the person to swab the inside of the cheek to provide DNA sample. Inglesby says that this product has enabled them to highlight the science behind the genetics.

Dec 17, 2015 10:36 PM EST


Facebook, Google and Twitter Agrees to remove hate speech in Germany

Recent attacks on Syria have caused more than 1 million influx of refugees in Germany, leading to hateful comments on social media. However, Facebook, Google and Twitter have approved the request to erase all the racist comments on their platforms within 24 hours. Due to Germany's Nazi past, the country does not tolerate racist hate speech.

Dec 17, 2015 10:14 PM EST


China's Oukitel to Launch smartphone with a battery life of 10 - 15 days

Chinese phone manufacturer Oukitel will launch its K10,000 phone That has a 10,000 mAh battery capable of lasting up to 15 days on a full charge.

Dec 17, 2015 9:02 PM EST


Amazon pulls out hoverboards, questions safety, after fire-related incidents

After a series of hoverboard fire incidents made it to the headlines, Amazon is pulling out the device from its store and is questioning its standards.

Dec 17, 2015 9:01 PM EST


EBay to Set Up outposts in Shopping Malls to help people sell gift they didn't want after Christmas

To gain more sellers and help people sell their unwanted Christmas gifts, eBay will be setting up physical shops in Westfield Malls on December 26 to 27.

Dec 17, 2015 8:08 PM EST


Groove to the Rhythm: Sonos Speakers Start Supporting Apple Music though, on Beta

Sonos is supporting the Apple Music on Beta version. The ultimate version of the integration is supposed to launch early next year.

Dec 17, 2015 6:49 AM EST


Last Minute Festive Shopping With Amazing Holiday Deals from Blackberry

The eCommerce store for Blackberry has launched the special festive holiday promotions starting from 15th December, 2015 afternoon. Grab the last minute gifts for Christmas and New Year from the official Blackberry online store.

Dec 17, 2015 6:14 AM EST


Fed Increases Benchmark Rate: Aftermaths For Local as well as Global Consumers

Federal Open Market Committee, policy making body on behalf of Federal Reserve Bank, central bank of the world’s largest economy, has started to approach through a new path after around a decade with announcing its decision to raise short term benchmark by a quarter points. The rate hike will directly affect the short term debt holders while mid and long term borrowers will suffer with its gradual aftermaths.

Dec 17, 2015 4:29 AM EST


Global average Internet speed Grew to 5.1 Mbps while Only 5.2% Broadband Connected: Q3Y2015 Akamai Report

Akamai, the global leader in Content Delivery Network (CDN) services, aims to make internet faster and furnishes quarterly matrices on state of internet speed. The third quarter report for the year 2015 addresses the global average internet speed as 5.1 Mbps while only 5.2% internet users are Broadband connected.

Dec 17, 2015 4:26 AM EST


Messaging Startup Slack Launches App Directory And Creates $80 Million Fund to Invest in Other Startups

Slack Technologies, a Silicon Valley company which owns team communication app Slack announced that it has launched a third-party App Directory aimed at being the de facto source for certified integrations. Slack is also forming an $80 million venture fund to invest in other startup funds. Slack has also reveals that it now has 2 million daily active users, a 16 percent jump from October, when the service had 1.7 million users. It also now has 570,000 paid seats, up from 470,000 two months ago.

Dec 17, 2015 3:30 AM EST


HTC One X9: An Android smartphone that looks like an iPhone

HTC plans to release its new Android smartphone called One X9. The smartphone is targeted toward midrange market, and will go on sale in early 2016.

Dec 17, 2015 3:15 AM EST


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