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Dell-EMC combination to add $50 bln debt

Oct 13, 2015 11:58 am UTC| Technology Business

Dell Inc. on Monday announced that it has signed an agreement under which it, along with partners Silver Lake and MSD Partners, will acquire EMC Corporation, while maintaining VMware as a publicly-traded company. The...

Microsoft bets on Multi-User Virtual Reality

Oct 13, 2015 08:59 am UTC| Technology Business

Microsoft researchers are exploring multi-person virtual reality at VR expert Jaron Laniers lab which will enable people to share the experience of mixed or augmented reality, MIT Technology Review reported. Augmented...

Will cheaper Google Nexus 6P give iPhone 6S Plus a run for its money?

Oct 09, 2015 09:23 am UTC| Technology Business

Google Nexus 6P looks all set to steal the thunder from iPhone 6S Plus. The specifications suggest that the former is bigger but lighter than the latter. Here is a look at some of the key features of the two competing...

Jet.com heats up competition with Amazon, membership fees zero

Oct 08, 2015 09:26 am UTC| Technology Business

Jet.com, an online retailer founded by Marc Lore, announced on Wednesday that it was dropping its annual membership fees of $50 for its customers. Launched only in late July, the start-up is considered by many as a...

Volkswagen Crisis Vis-à-vis German Growth

Oct 07, 2015 11:29 am UTC| Insights & Views Business

Manufacturing sector accounts for around 23% of German GDP (well above the Eurozone average of around 16%) and among this, 15% is car production. Volkswagen is the biggest of Germanys car makers and one of the countrys...

Facebook to launch satellite in 2016 to connect millions

Oct 06, 2015 12:18 pm UTC| Technology Business

Facebook is continuously evolving and striving hard to reach new heights. Quite literally, the social media giant has announced its first project to deliver internet from space and has partnered with Eutelsat to launch a...

Apple acquires Artificial Intelligence startup Perceptio

Oct 06, 2015 11:36 am UTC| Technology Business

Perceptio, a start-up company owned by artificial intelligence researchers Nicolas Pinto and Zak Stone, has been acquired by Apple Inc., according to a latest report by Bloomberg. The start-up is focussed on developing...

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Economy

Amazon Surpasses $1.8 Billion Ad Commitment Goal for 2024 Streaming Services

Amazon (NASDAQ:AMZN) has surpassed its target of securing $1.8 billion in ad-spending commitments for its video-streaming services for the upcoming year, according to a report from The Information, citing a source familiar...

Global Stocks Hit Record Highs as Oil Slips Amid Saudi Plans

Global stock markets surged to new highs on Thursday, propelled by chipmaker Micron Technologys upbeat forecast. The SP 500 and Europes STOXX 600 closed at all-time highs, while the MSCI global index set an intraday...

Fitch Warns Brazil's Economy Outpaces Fiscal Improvements

Despite Brazils strong economic performance, Fitch Ratings cautioned on Thursday that it has not translated into improved public finances. The agency anticipates challenges in 2025 and forecasts a steeper rise in the...

Asian Markets Rally Amid China’s Stimulus Push

Chinese President Xi Jinpings stimulus measures have sparked a rally across Asian markets. This week, China introduced a series of monetary, liquidity, and fiscal policies, fueling investor hopes for an economic turnaround...

Fed's Cook Backs Rate Cut, Cites Employment Risks

Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook endorsed the recent 50 basis-point interest-rate cut, emphasizing the need to address downside risks to employment. I wholeheartedly supported the decision, Cook said in remarks at The...

Politics

How Has Donald Trump Impacted the U.S. Judicial System?

Donald Trumps presidency left a profound and lasting impact on the U.S. judicial system. Over his four years in office, Trump appointed more than 200 federal judges and transformed the ideological makeup of the Supreme...

How Donald Trump's Policies on Trade, Immigration, and Taxes Differ from Previous Administrations?

Donald Trumps presidency introduced sweeping changes to U.S. policy in several critical areas, including trade, immigration, and taxes. His America First agenda set his administration apart from those of his predecessors,...

How Has Donald Trump Affected U.S. Foreign Policy?

During his tenure as the 45th president of the United States, Donald Trump drastically altered the countrys foreign policy approach, leaving a legacy defined by a focus on nationalism, bilateral agreements, and a departure...

What Are Donald Trump’s Key Achievements and Failures as President?

Donald Trumps presidency, from 2017 to 2021, was one of the most polarizing and controversial in modern American history. As the 45th president, Trumps time in office was marked by significant achievements in economic...

Eddie Griffin Invites Donald Trump on Show, Snubs Kamala Harris in Fiery Remarks

Hollywood comedian and actor Eddie Griffin has sparked controversy after extending an invitation to former President Donald Trump to appear on his show, while simultaneously dismissing any possibility of speaking with Vice...

Science

SpaceX Criticizes FAA Over Licensing Delays and 'Inaccurate' Testimony in Congressional Hearing

SpaceX has called out the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for making incorrect and concerning claims during a congressional hearing. The tension centers around SpaceXs licensing challenges for Starship missions and...

Hawaiian Airlines Rolls Out Free Starlink Internet on Airbus A330 and A321neo Fleet

Hawaiian Airlines has partnered with SpaceXs Starlink to provide free high-speed internet on its Airbus A330 and A321neo fleet. The airline plans to expand the service to its Boeing 787 aircraft, enhancing in-flight...

T-Mobile CEO Predicts Starlink Cellular Beta Launch by Late 2024 or Early 2025

T-Mobile CEO Mike Sievert anticipates the Starlink Cellular beta, also known as Starlink Direct-to-Cell, could launch between late 2024 and early 2025. The initial beta will offer text services, with voice, data, and IoT...

SpaceX Recovers Super Heavy Booster, Prepares for Tower Catch in Upcoming Starship Flight 5

SpaceX has successfully recovered the Super Heavy booster from Starship Flight 4, marking the first retrieval of the rocket post-launch. The company is now preparing for Starship Flight 5, where it will attempt a milestone...

Turbo Cancer: Are COVID-19 Vaccines to Blame?

A wave of misinformation about COVID-19 vaccines has resurfaced, with several anti-vaccine activistsincluding some health professionalspushing the false claim that vaccines are linked to a rise in aggressive cancers,...

Technology

Grayscale Spotlights 20 Cryptos Poised for Massive Gains—Is Your Portfolio Ready?

Grayscale Research has spotlighted 20 digital assets expected to outperform in the fourth quarter, emphasizing factors like probable catalysts and technological advancements that may drive their success. Grayscale...

US Hits Russia Crypto Exchanges, Revealing $720M in Ransomware Dirty Money

US authorities have sanctioned two Russian cryptocurrency exchanges, uncovering a staggering $720 million in laundered funds from ransomware operations. The crackdown shines a light on the role of Russia-based platforms in...

Can Coinbase’s Hamster Kombat Futures Listing Spark a Comeback After HMSTR’s 43% Price Crash?

Coinbase will introduce Hamster Kombat perpetual futures on September 26, raising speculation on whether this could spark a much-needed price recovery after a 43% plunge to $0.007094. Coinbase, a cryptocurrency...

오픈AI 인사 이동, 조직 재편과 무관하다고 CEO 밝혀

챗GPT(ChatGPT) 개발사인 오픈AI(OpenAI)의 CEO 샘 알트먼은 목요일, 최근 회사의 고위 임원들이 퇴사한 것이 회사의 구조조정 계획과는 무관하다고 밝혔다. 오픈AI의 오랜 최고기술책임자(CTO)인 미라 무라티는 수요일 갑작스럽게...

Shiba Inu (SHIB) Hits 203% Volume Surge, Inches Closer to Massive Price Breakout

Shiba Inu (SHIB) has surged with a 203% jump in trading volume, fueling a price increase that brings the token near a critical resistance level. This upward trend follows a period of consolidation, drawing renewed...