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2015 Nobel Prize in Medicine awarded to 3 scientists for drug discoveries from nature

Novel therapy has been discovered to eradicate parasitic diseases particularly malaria and roundworms. Three scientist shared the Nobel Prize for a job well done concerning new techniques to ward of these deadly diseases.

Oct 08, 2015 8:52 AM EDT


Samsung startup LoopPay was hacked by Chinese hacker Codoso

Samsung acquired startup LoopPay was reported to be attacked by a group of Chinese hacker known as Codoso. The attack was confirmed by Samsung and the company said it is more towards spying instead of profit-oriented attack.

Oct 08, 2015 4:09 AM EDT


SunEdison layoff affects more than 1000 employees

SunEdison solar company is cutting its workforce as part of simplifying its business structure by the removal of doubled activities. The 35 employees in the 3 solar Hawaiian operation will remain intact.

Oct 08, 2015 1:31 AM EDT


Alcatel-Lucent decides to retain undersea cables unit

The Paris-based Alcatel-Lucent has decided not to sell its undersea cable manufacturing unit 'Alcatel-Lucent Submarine Networks (ASN). The Finnish global major Nokia is in the process of acquiring Alcatel-Lucent. With the latest decision of Alcatel-Lucent retaining undersea cable unit. Retaining the undersea cable unit will not have any impact on completing the ongoing acquisition process with Nokia. The acquisition deal is expected to be completed by June 2016.

Oct 07, 2015 9:58 AM EDT


Microsoft unveils Surface Book, its first ever laptop

Microsoft unveils its first ever laptop during a media event in Manhattan. The laptop which Microsoft claims could rival Apple MacBook Air comes with a twist that could change the laptop industry.

Oct 07, 2015 2:37 AM EDT


Mercedes-Benz self-driving truck began its road test in Germany's Autobahn 8

Daimler AG's first autonomous truck, the Mercedes Benz Actros, initially hit the public road in Germany. The automated truck is expected to be released in the 2020.

Oct 06, 2015 10:06 PM EDT


Toyota to launch driverless cars by 2020, unveils semi-automatic Lexus GS

Toyota Motor Corp has launched a new car Lexus GS making its entry into the market of self-driving cars. The Japanse automobile major is planning to launch three semi-automatic models this year. Toyota will also launch driverless cars by 2020, the year of Olympics in Japan.

Oct 06, 2015 9:55 PM EDT


Samsung struggling to increase revenue

Samsung is expected to announce its quarter earning report on Wednesday. The company has been carrying out lots of different strategy in order to increase its revenue especially in the smartphone industry.

Oct 06, 2015 9:35 PM EDT


AI startup Perceptio acquired by Apple

Apple Inc. announces that the company had acquired a startup that is developing an AI software that could be use in the smartphone. The software will helps users to avoid dependency on cloud computing for their image.

Oct 06, 2015 9:15 AM EDT


Ubisoft acquires Ivory Tower, the French developer of The Crew

Games developer, Ubisoft, purchased the Ivory Tower, the French company that developed the popular racing game, The Crew.

Oct 06, 2015 9:06 AM EDT


Samsung may tap $55B cash reserves for share buyback

South Korean electronics major Samsung may take up share buyback to boost the share price, which's suffering tis worst loss of streak since December 1983. The global electronics major may use its huge $55-billion cash reserves for share buyback.

Oct 06, 2015 5:05 AM EDT


What is wrong with Peeple: New app faces strong resistance

The people-rating app, Peeple, is about to be launched in November 1. But a lot of people wanted to halt its launching because they found it damaging to people's privacy.

Oct 05, 2015 4:36 AM EDT


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