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Apple to launch Apple Pay in Britain

Apple to introduce its new payment system in UK this summer. Apple is likely to make the formal announcement on Monday at its annual conference for developers in San Francisco.

Jun 09, 2015 1:40 AM EDT


Boeing just patented a drone that can fly forever

The US Patent and Trademark Office has granted Boeing patent rights for its midair refueling system designed for drones. Theoretically speaking, with Boeing's drone refueling system, drones will fly forever without landing. In actuality, however, the drones will have to land periodically for maintenance.

Jun 08, 2015 11:37 AM EDT


AOL Rebrands and Comes Up With a New Look To Optimize Mobile Experience

AOL recently redesigned its website and boasts of a personalized approach as site users, targets mobile users.

Jun 08, 2015 11:31 AM EDT


IHeartRadio hits top of charts with 70 million registered users

Streaming music service IHeartRadio announces it has surpassed 70 million registered users. It claims to be growing faster than Facebook, or any other digital radio service.

Jun 08, 2015 10:51 AM EDT


PicsArt scores $15m from Sequoia and Insight Venture Partners

PicsArt Photo Studio (PicsArt) has raised $15 million in new funding led by Insight Venture Partners and Sequoia Capital. PicsArt has already raised $10 million from Sequoia Capital earlier this year.

Jun 08, 2015 4:53 AM EDT


Yahoo to shut down Maps and other services

California-based Yahoo Inc will be shutting down its maps website and other services at the end of the month. The move comes as Yahoo Inc wants to focus on its search, communications and digital content. Yahoo Inc's Maps were facing intense competition from Google Inc's Maps service.

Jun 07, 2015 11:56 PM EDT


Facebook Lite launched in emerging markets

Facebook Lite launched in Asia. Facebook Lite is designed for Android devices, it will also be released in parts of Latin America, Africa and Europe in the coming weeks.

Jun 07, 2015 11:33 PM EDT


Magic Leap to blend digital and real world

Magic Leap would soon start making a software development kit (SDK) available to interested developers. This means several developers can actually try their hands on SDK to execute their visualization.

Jun 07, 2015 10:04 PM EDT


Hewlett-Packard Split and Rebranding Brings Job Cuts, Shifts to Offshore Jobs

HP's planned split takes effect on November 1st. Transition of company is said to bring a thousand job cuts across its divisions. Plans of shiting to offshore jobs hinted by HP CEO Meg Whitman.

Jun 07, 2015 10:55 AM EDT


Samsung is using Alcoa’s aerospace-grade aluminum to build latest Galaxy phones

Samsung Electronics is using high-strength aerospace-grade aluminium supplied by New York-based lightweight metals company Alcoa. Alcoa is supplying its 6013 Power Plate for the manufacturing of Galaxy S6 and S6 edge phones.

Jun 07, 2015 9:11 AM EDT


New Delhi rejects license applications of taxi firms Uber, Ola

US-based taxi company Uber and its local rival Ola's licence applications have been rejected by the Delhi government. The licence application of Taxiforsure has also been rejected.

Jun 07, 2015 6:08 AM EDT


Apple recalls Beats Pill XL speakers over battery fire safety risks

Apple is recalling Beats Pill XL speakers over battery overheating. Apple has announced a refund to owners. The recall does not affect any other Beats or Apple products.

Jun 07, 2015 5:46 AM EDT


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