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Angry Birds Developer Rovio Layoffs 213 Employees

Oct 21, 2015 17:03 pm UTC| Technology Business

Rovio Entertainment Ltd., the Finland-based creator of the smash hit mobile app game Angry Birds, announced on Wednesday that they decided to dismiss up to 213 jobs after the end of their negotiations with employees last...

All Eyes On Nike's Self-Lacing Shoes

Oct 21, 2015 12:21 pm UTC| Business

Two questions Do you like sneakers? Do you like Back to the Future? If the answer to both of these questions is positive, then here is exciting news: Nike has teased fans with Tweet sent directly to Back to the Future...

Ferrari Goes Public, Raises Close To USD900 Million in IPO

Oct 21, 2015 02:46 am UTC| Business

Fiat Chrysler Automobiles NV unit Ferrari went public on late Tuesday, earning a market valuation of about USD900 million ahead of trading on the New York Stock Exchange on Wednesday, Detroit News said. The Ferrari...

Square Fast-Tracks IPO With Hiring of Ex-Yahoo Exec

Oct 19, 2015 20:50 pm UTC| Business

Does Marissa Meyer know? Multiple reports have said that Jacqueline Reses, the chief development officer of Yahoo, has been hired by Jack Dorseys Square Inc to head it s business financing division, Square Capital....

Oprah Winfrey Buys Weight Watchers Stake for USD43 Million

Oct 19, 2015 20:49 pm UTC| Business

Someone has put a lot of faith in Weight Watchers. Media mogul Oprah Winfrey reportedly bought a 10 percent stake in the dieting company. Reuters said that the Oprah Winfrey Network (OWN) CEO bought 6.4 million of...

Apple accelerates iOS 9.1 beta releases

Oct 14, 2015 12:07 pm UTC| Technology Business

Apple has released iOS 9.1 beta 5 on Monday for iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch with build 13B139, 13B137. As always the Cupertino company warned users that devices updated to iOS 9.1 cannot be restored to earlier versions of...

Nike set to print 3D shoes, receives patent

Oct 14, 2015 07:14 am UTC| Technology Business

A major technological innovation in recent times is the 3D print technology. It is the process of making three dimensional solid objects from a digital file. Many IT companies like Microsoft and Google have enabled their...

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Economy

Trump's Tariff Tactics: A Bold Move to Boost American Prosperity

Announcement of Proposed Tariffs On January 28, 2025, President Donald Trump declared a list of proposed tariffs on countries he claims are harming U.S. economic interests, including China, India, and Brazil. He said...

Trump and Modi Discuss Trade, Security, and Immigration in Call

U.S. President Donald Trump emphasized strengthening trade and security ties with India in a call with Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Trump urged India to increase its procurement of American-made security equipment and...

Scott Bessent Pushes Universal Tariff Plan as U.S. Treasury Secretary

Newly confirmed U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent is advocating a plan to impose universal tariffs on imports, according to the Financial Times. The proposal suggests starting tariffs at 2.5%, increasing by 2.5% each...

Japan's Service-Sector Inflation Rises to 2.9% in December, Boosting Rate Hike Expectations

Japans service-sector inflation reached 2.9% year-on-year in December, driven by rising costs in accommodation and transportation, according to Bank of Japan (BOJ) data. While slightly lower than Novembers 3.0%, the steady...

Lead vs. Zinc: Divergent Market Trends Amid Supply Shifts

Lead and zinc, often mined together, have seen contrasting market movements recently. Zinc prices soared to a 20-month high of $3,284 per metric ton in October 2024, driven by tight raw material supplies. Meanwhile, lead...

Politics

Denmark Boosts Arctic Military Amid U.S. Interest in Greenland

Denmark announced a $2.05 billion investment to enhance its Arctic military presence, following U.S. President Donald Trumps renewed interest in controlling Greenland, a semi-autonomous Danish territory. Trump recently...

Trump's Key Cabinet Picks and Their Agendas

President Donald Trumps recent cabinet selections signal a clear direction for his administration, with a focus on reshaping U.S. policies on defense, justice, and energy. Pete Hegseth, the new defense secretary, is...

Elon Musk Criticized by French PM as Threat to Democracies

Elon Musk, billionaire CEO of Tesla and owner of social media network X, has come under fire from French Prime Minister Francois Bayrou, who views him as a threat to democratic values. In a recent television interview,...

Marco Rubio, King Abdullah Discuss Gaza Crisis Amid Controversial Trump Remarks

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio spoke with Jordans King Abdullah on Monday, focusing on Gazas fragile ceasefire, hostages, and regional stability. This discussion followed President Donald Trumps suggestion that Jordan...

U.S. Eyes China's Influence in Panama Canal Amid Strategic Concerns

The Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) Chair Louis E. Sola will address the U.S. Senate Commerce Committee, raising concerns about Chinas growing presence in Panama and its influence on the Panama Canal. Solas written...

Science

Most of us trust scientists, shows a survey of nearly 72,000 people worldwide

Public trust in scientists is vital. It can help us with personal decisions on matters like health and provide evidence-based policymaking to assist governments with crises such as the COVID pandemic or climate change. In...

Astronauts on NASA’s Artemis mission to the Moon will need better boots − here’s why

The U.S.s return to the Moon with NASAs Artemis program will not be a mere stroll in the park. Instead it will be a perilous journey to a lunar location representing one of the most extreme environments in the solar...

Why Africa’s young scientists should help check the quality of climate change research

Scientific research is essential for addressing the climate crisis. The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), a United Nations body, assesses the science on climate change through its regular assessment...

Despite fears of falling trust in expert knowledge, a global survey shows New Zealanders value science highly

Five years since the start of the COVID pandemic, it can feel as if trust in the knowledge of experts and scientific evidence is in crisis. But according to our new findings in a global survey of more than 70,000 people...

White House Office of Science and Technology Policy provides in-house science advice for the president

Presidents need science advice. From climate change and pandemics to the governance of AI and the countrys nuclear arsenal, science sits at the center of a range of foreign and domestic policy challenges that reach the...

Technology

OpenAI Fights Indian Court Case Over Copyright Claims

OpenAI is seeking to dismiss a legal plea in India accusing its ChatGPT service of copyright violations, arguing it only uses publicly available information. The case, initiated last year by Indian news agency ANI, will be...

Nvidia Chips Drive Chinese AI Growth Despite Export Controls

Nvidia (NASDAQ:NVDA) highlighted the rising demand for its chips in China after DeepSeek, a leading Chinese AI firm, showcased its advancements using Nvidias H800 GPUs. The statement followed Nvidias shares dropping 17% to...

Global Tech Stocks Tumble Amid DeepSeek AI Disruption

Investors offloaded tech stocks globally on Monday, wiping $592.7 billion from Nvidias (NASDAQ:NVDA) market value as concerns grew over DeepSeek, a Chinese AI model threatening industry leaders. DeepSeeks free AI...

Global EV Sales to Surge 17% in 2025 Amid Subsidy Extensions and Emission Targets

Global electric vehicle (EV) sales are expected to grow by over 17% in 2025, surpassing 20 million units, driven by Chinas extension of auto trade-in subsidies and new CO2 emission targets in Europe, according to Rho...

Trump Calls Chinese AI Model DeepSeek a ‘Wake-Up Call’ for U.S. Tech

U.S. President Donald Trump highlighted the potential impact of Chinas newly launched AI model, DeepSeek, calling it a wake-up call for Silicon Valley during an address to Republican lawmakers in Miami. DeepSeek, released...