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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...

Daimler ‘Shaping Future Transportation’ with self-driving trucks

Oct 05, 2015 07:55 am UTC| Technology Business

Daimler, the well-known German automaker, conducted the first-ever test of its autonomous truck on Friday in Germany. Dr Wolfgang Bernhard, the member of the Daimler AG Board of Management responsible for Daimler Trucks...

Volkswagen's problems have just begun, lawsuits could push firm to bankruptcy

Sep 25, 2015 06:27 am UTC| Business Technology

The world has come crashing down for Volkswagen ever since the news about its emission scandal broke. Martin Winterkorn, Volkswagen Chief Executive,resignedon Wednesday stating, Volkswagen needs a fresh start - also in...

Volkswagen scandal widens platinum-palladium spread

Sep 24, 2015 12:47 pm UTC| Insights & Views Business

Platinum is taking major hit over Volkswagen scandal as it is expected to reduce the demand for the metal which is highly used in diesel cars. Industry expectation is that Volkswagen scandal over diesel car emissions...

Google to unveil Nexus Smartphones on September 29th

Sep 24, 2015 11:43 am UTC| Technology Business

Google has officially sent invitations for its launch event for 29th September. According to latest reports, the search engine giant will unveil the next generation of Nexus devices, including Nexus 5X and Nexus...

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Economy

FxWirePro- Major Economic events for the day

Date Time (GMT) Currency Event Forecast Previous Oct 10th2024 11:30 am EUR ECB Monetary...

Rachel Reeves Faces Potential £25 Billion Tax Increase in Upcoming Budget to Support Public Services

Rachel Reeves, the British finance minister, may need to introduce a 25 billion tax rise in her first budget on October 30 to strengthen critical public services, such as prisons and police, according to the Institute for...

RBI Keeps Key Interest Rate Steady at 6.50%, Shifts Policy Stance to "Neutral" Amid Signs of Economic Slowdown

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) announced on Wednesday that it will keep its key interest rate unchanged at 6.50%, marking the tenth consecutive meeting with no rate adjustment. However, the central banks Monetary Policy...

ECB Policymaker Yannis Stournaras Supports Interest Rate Cuts Amid Inflation Decline

ECB Policymaker Yannis Stournaras Backs Interest Rate Cuts Amid Declining Inflation Yannis Stournaras, a key European Central Bank (ECB) policymaker, supports two interest rate cuts before the end of the year and...

China Stocks Drop: Stimulus Uncertainty Hits Markets

Mainland Chinas stock market faced a sharp decline on Wednesday, ending a 10-day winning streak, as government stimulus plans failed to instill confidence in investors seeking an economic revival. China Stock...

Politics

Melania Trump vs. Michelle Obama: Who is Richer between Donald Trump and Barack Obama's Wives?

In a showdown of wealth and influence, Melania Trump and Michelle Obama, two of the most famous women in U.S. political history, are being compared in a financial face-off that has captivated the public. The question on...

Are President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris Secretly Feuding?

Speculation is mounting that President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris may be at odds behind the scenes, with rumors of a secret feud circulating inside the White House. While the two leaders have maintained a...

Kamala Harris Edges Out Donald Trump! ‘She’s Holding the Lead,’ Poll Shows as 2024 Race Tightens—Is Trump Losing His Grip?

In the rapidly intensifying race for the 2024 U.S. presidential election, a new poll shows Vice President Kamala Harris narrowly leading former President Donald Trump. According to the latest data from Noble Predictive and...

Bill Nye Drops Bombshell: ‘Vote Kamala or Face Climate Disaster!’ Blames GOP for Ignoring Hurricane Devastation

Bill Nye, famously known as The Science Guy, is making headlines once again, this time for his sharp critique of the Republican Partys handling of climate change. In a recent statement, Nye urged Americans to vote for...

Shocking Revelation: ‘Ex-CIA Afghan Agent Charged in Election Day Plot!’ Disturbing Details Emerge About His Dark Past

An Afghan national accused of planning a violent attack on Election Day in the United States has a shocking past thats raising alarm. According to a report by CBS News, the suspect, who was charged with orchestrating the...

Science

SpaceX Gears Up for Starship Flight 5 Launch, With Key Preparations Underway in Texas

SpaceX is finalizing preparations for Starship Flight 5, scheduled for October 13. Teams were seen installing the flight termination system, a key pre-launch step, indicating imminent launch activity. Local authorities in...

SpaceX Prepares for Starship Flight 5, Tower Catch Planned After Successful Tank Tests

After successful tank tests, SpaceX is gearing up for Starship Flight 5 in Texas. The company confirmed plans for the first-ever Super Heavy booster tower catch, pending regulatory approval. The flight marks a key...

SpaceX Activates Starlink Texting for T-Mobile in Florida as Hurricane Milton Approaches

SpaceX has activated Starlink texting for T-Mobile customers in Florida ahead of Hurricane Milton. This service allows users to send messages, including emergency texts to 911, using Starlinks satellite network, ensuring...

SpaceX Prepares to Launch NASA’s Europa Clipper Mission to Jupiter’s Moon Next Week

SpaceX is gearing up for the much-anticipated launch of NASAs Europa Clipper mission to Jupiters moon, Europa, next week. After overcoming recent Falcon 9 setbacks, SpaceX has encapsulated the satellite within the Falcon...

Europe Pushes Back Against SpaceX's Efforts to Expand Starlink Direct-to-Cell Operations

European mobile network operators are opposing SpaceXs initiative to expand Starlink Direct-to-Cell services, urging the U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to reject SpaceXs request to operate beyond standard...

Technology

Nvidia’s Blackwell Sold-Out for the Year—Stock Buy Surge Expected as AI Market Booms

Nvidias cutting-edge Blackwell AI processors are officially sold-out for the remainder of 2024, pushing the stock buy point closer to $150 as AI demand shows no signs of slowing. Nvidias Blackwell AI Processors Sold-Out...

Tesla Giga Berlin Hits 400,000 Vehicles, Surpasses Milestone with Model Y Production

Teslas Giga Berlin facility reached a production milestone of 400,000 vehicles by the end of September, just two and a half years after it began Model Y production. The milestone was celebrated with a pizza party for...

Tesla's Robotaxi to Eliminate Driver's Licenses: A Bold Vision from Designer

Teslas head designer, Franz von Holzhausen, envisions a future where the companys Robotaxi renders drivers licenses unnecessary. After a decade of development, the autonomous, steering wheel-free vehicle aims to...

Top Analyst Warns Against Overhyping Tesla’s Robotaxi Event, Citing Delays Until 2027

As Tesla prepares to unveil its highly anticipated robotaxi, prominent Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo advises caution. Kuo predicts that mass production may not begin until 2027, citing the need for Tesla to achieve Level 4...

Cybertruck Debuts in Irvine PD’s DARE Fleet, Revolutionizing Police Presence

Irvine Police Departments newest addition, a Tesla Cybertruck, joins the DARE program, bringing futuristic technology to foster deeper connections with the community and youth. Cybertruck Rolls Into Irvine PDs DARE...