After leveraging the popularity through release of Outlook and other free apps, Microsoft has appeared again in the screen with an intelligent photo quality improver, the Microsoft Selfie. It uses algorithms to improve photo quality, capable of reducing noises and provide the same look and quality across rear and front camera lenses. Available in the iTunes, the app is believed to be displayed in the home screen of the iPhone and Android devices,during the past two years.

Dec 31, 2015 03:32 AM EST

The Swiss bank Julius Baer has reached an agreement with the U.S. officials to set aside $200 million of additional provisions to settle tax evasion issue. The U.S. officials investigate the Swiss bank whether it helped American clients evade taxes.

Dec 31, 2015 12:28 AM EST

Japanese government prepared a state-backed fund to help Toshiba restructure its business.

Dec 31, 2015 01:05 AM EST

After 2 decades of service, the U.S. Army's first drone the Hunter UAS has now started its well-deserved retirement. The Army replaces the Hunter with the General Atomics Grey Eagle UAS.

Dec 30, 2015 08:36 PM EST

Resolution between South Korea and Japan regarding comfort women last Monday may benefit trade and security in the region.

Dec 30, 2015 07:22 PM EST

WHO has declared that Guinea was free of Ebola transmission, after two years of Ebola outbreak in the country. The disease killed more than 11,000 people across 10 countries including Guinea.

Dec 30, 2015 03:05 AM EST

Energy investors and analysts feel that the price forecasts of Saudi Arabia and Iran are wrong. The realistic oil price may be $20 a barrel in short term if present oversupply persists. Saudi Arabia sees oil price at $29 a barrel and Iran at $40 in the near term. Saudi Arabia has slashed down its budget spending for 2016.

Dec 29, 2015 11:47 PM EST

The steel inventories rose despite production cuts. The weakening demand is causing oversupply situation. The steel production levels may remain steady next year also. The iron and steel companies are suffering from decline in demand and rising inventories.

Dec 29, 2015 11:30 PM EST

Analysts predict that oil prices may recover in 2016. This will also strengthen Canadian dollar Loonie. The commodity currency Loonie fell 20 percent against the US dollar throughout 2015.

Dec 29, 2015 09:14 AM EST

Israeli defense firm Elbit System was awarded a $70 million deal by the Directorate of Production and Procurement of the Israeli Ministry of Defense to supply airborne electronic warfare systems. Elbit will install its electronic warfare systems on Israeli Air Force jets over the next five years.

Dec 29, 2015 08:58 AM EST