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Rumor: Apple to unveil 4k 21.5-inch Retina iMac next week

Oct 07, 2015 12:08 pm UTC| Technology

The upgrades coming from the Apple family seems to be endless. Recent rumors suggest that the Cupertino company is planning to announce 21.5-inch Retina iMac next week with 4k resolution. According to 9to5 Mac, while...

Apple iPad Pro Vis-à-vis Microsoft Surface Pro 4

Oct 07, 2015 10:52 am UTC| Technology

Microsoft introduced Surface Pro 4 along with various other products at the hardware event in New York on Tuesday. People will have a difficult choice to make as Surface Pro 4 is expected to give a tough fight to its...

Volkswagen Scandal Update: Recall of vehicles to start in January 2016

Oct 07, 2015 10:50 am UTC| Technology

Volkswagen has been on a roller coaster ride ever since the news about its emission scandal broke - Chief Executive Martin Winterkorn resigned;reportscame that no less than 25 lawsuits involving claimants from all 50...

Is Microsoft’s Surface Book really “The Ultimate Laptop”?

Oct 07, 2015 06:54 am UTC| Technology

It was an exciting Tuesday for gadget lovers as Microsoft unveiled several new products at its hardware event in New York: Microsoft Band 2 Lumia Smartphones Surface Pro 4 tablet HoloLens Project...

‘Burning Hot' home button troubles iPhone 6s users

Oct 07, 2015 06:54 am UTC| Technology

We all are well acquainted with the bendgate problem seen in iPhone 6. Now, a hot new problem is being reported in the recently launched iPhone 6s. The Touch ID button in the latest handset is apparently getting very hot...

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

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Wall Street Jumps on Fed Rate Cut Hopes Driving Tesla and Nvidia Higher

Wall Street rallied Wednesday, buoyed by expectations of a Federal Reserve rate cut. Tesla and Nvidia powered gains as investors looked ahead to the Feds policy outlook and corporate earnings. Wall Street Gains as...

TikTok Challenges Looming Ban in US Supreme Court Showdown Over Free Speech

The US Supreme Court is set to hear TikToks challenge against a law demanding its sale or a nationwide ban by January 19. The case, pivotal for digital rights and national security, raises questions about free speech and...

Nvidia Stock Climbs on Positive Blackwell Update and Signs of GPU Momentum

Nvidia shares rose 2.5 percent early Wednesday as investors reacted to a report showcasing significant production progress on the Blackwell NVL system. The update reinforced expectations for strong GPU momentum in the...

UK Inflation Update: November CPI Expected to Rise Above Target

Today, December 18, 2024, the UK Consumer Prices Index (CPI) data for November is being released. Experts believe that the headline CPI will go up to 2.7%, compared to 2.3% in October. This increase means inflation will...

Politics

Mike Johnson Faces Backlash Over ‘Clean Bill’ Spending Plan as GOP Divisions Widen

House Speaker Mike Johnson is reportedly in discussions to abandon the current spending plan in favor of a clean bill, according to a report by POLITICO. The move, aimed at avoiding a government shutdown, has fueled...

’Ten Commandments Debate’ Heats Up as 18 States Back Louisiana’s Classroom Display Law

Eighteen states have voiced their support for Louisianas controversial law requiring public schools to display the Ten Commandments prominently in classrooms. The legislation mandates that the religious text be posted in a...

Trump’s Team ‘Lays Groundwork’ With Mexico and El Salvador for Mass Deportation Plan

Former President Donald Trumps transition team has reportedly started back-channel discussions with the governments of Mexico and El Salvador to prepare for a massive deportation plan if he returns to office. The effort is...

Ex-CDC Director Says ‘Vaccine Makers Lied’ About COVID as He Urges Congress to End Liability Shield

Former Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Director Robert Redfield has urged Congress to remove the liability protections granted to vaccine manufacturers, claiming the public was misled about aspects of the...

Trump’s Border Czar Says ‘Mass Deportations’ Will Save Taxpayers Millions as Debate Heats Up

Tom Homan, former acting director of Immigration and Customs Enforcement and Trumps border czar, has stated that mass deportations would save American taxpayers millions of dollars over time. Homan shared his views during...

Science

Missing Radioactive Material in New Jersey Sparks Panic — Are Drones ‘Hunting for It’?

A small amount of radioactive material went missing in New Jersey earlier this month, raising concerns over public safety and potential security risks. The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) confirmed on December 2,...

Some black holes at the centers of galaxies have a buddy − but detecting these binary pairs isn’t easy

Every galaxy has a supermassive black hole at its center, much like every egg has a yolk. But sometimes, hens lay eggs with two yolks. In a similar way, astrophysicists like us who study supermassive black holes expect to...

Astronomers have pinpointed the origin of mysterious repeating radio bursts from space

Slowly repeating bursts of intense radio waves from space have puzzled astronomers since they were discovered in 2022. In new research, we have for the first time tracked one of these pulsating signals back to its...

How is Donald Trump prioritizing funding for cancer research in 2025?

President-elect Donald Trump has announced a major initiative to prioritize funding for cancer research in 2025, pledging billions in federal support to combat one of the worlds leading causes of death. The plan includes...

How will Donald Trump address renewable energy research funding in 2025?

President-elect Donald Trump has revealed plans to reshape the U.S. renewable energy landscape in 2025, sparking debates about the administrations commitment to combating climate change. While Trumps previous term focused...

Technology

Elon Musk Lights Up Tesla Buzz with $690.42 Price Target and $2 Trillion Market Cap Forecast

Tesla shares have skyrocketed, climbing over 85 percent since the election. Elon Musks forecast of a $690.42 share price and a $2 trillion market cap by 2025 has energized the market, fueled by AI and Full Self-Driving...

Lamborghini Pushes EV to 2029 Backing Belief That Luxury Market Still Needs More Time

Lamborghini is holding off on its first electric vehicle until 2029, confident that this timing is not too late. The automaker believes its luxury segment will not welcome a full EV much earlier, instead turning its...

Elon Musk Tells Users to ‘Stop Using Hashtags’ on X as Platform Moves Away From Trends

Elon Musk, CEO of X (formerly Twitter), has sparked fresh debate on social media after urging users to stop using hashtags. Musk stated that the platforms current system no longer requires them for functionality, adding...

Biden’s $300M Contracts to Reuters ‘Target Elon Musk’ as Federal Agencies Investigate His Companies: Report

The Biden administration reportedly awarded $300 million in government contracts to Reuters while 11 federal agencies conducted investigations into Elon Musks companiesTesla, SpaceX, Neuralink, and X (formerly Twitter)....

Donald Trump to Allegedly ‘Waive Apple’s China Tariffs’ as He Aims to Stop Samsung From Dominating Global Market

Former President Donald Trump is predicted to waive China tariffs on Apple to protect the U.S. tech giant from losing market share to its South Korean rival Samsung. The claim, made by prominent tech analyst Gene Munster,...