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Facebook Introduces Photo Magic On Messenger; Adds Fun Ways To Customize Conversations

Dec 18, 2015 11:16 am UTC| Technology

Facebook on Thursday rolled out Photo Magic feature on Messenger that will simplify sharing photos this holiday season. Indian Express explains that using image-recognition technology, the feature will automatically...

Microsoft Won’t Release Any New Builds To Windows Insiders Until January

Dec 18, 2015 10:26 am UTC| Technology

Microsoft recently rolled out a new build for Windows 10 Mobile users in the Insider Preview program. The company had said earlier that the Windows 10 update would be released to users of existing Windows Phone 8 and 8.1...

Android N To Be Named After Indian Dessert?

Dec 18, 2015 07:32 am UTC| Technology

Google knows how to keepits users interested. Since April 2009, the tech giant has developed Android versions under a confectionery-themed code name and released in alphabetical order. The earlier versions 1.0 and 1.1 were...

Apple Pay To Roll Out To China UnionPay Cardholders In Early 2016

Dec 18, 2015 06:07 am UTC| Technology

Apple announced today its partnership with Chinas Union Pay that aims to bring Apple Pay to China. Apple Pay transforms mobile payments with an easy, secure and private way to pay. China UnionPay cardholders will be...

Bitcoin might not change the world, but the blockchain that makes it work, might

Dec 18, 2015 01:15 am UTC| Digital Currency Technology

Digital cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin may have failed to unseat their more traditional rivals, but the technology that underpins Bitcoin may yet bring about a revolution in finance and other industries. This technology is...

Star Wars: these could be the droids we're looking for in real life

Dec 18, 2015 00:32 am UTC| Entertainment Technology

The latest episode of Star Wars is now upon us and has unleashed a new era of science fantasy robots, or droids as they are known. One of the heroes of the new movie The Force Awakens is BB-8, a cute but capable...

Microsoft Releases Skype For Business App For Android, Enables Multi-Factor Authentication

Dec 17, 2015 12:13 pm UTC| Technology

Microsoft on Wednesday rolled out Skype for Business app for Android. Users can download the new app from Google Play Store. Moreover, Android users with Lync 2013 will be automatically upgraded to the new app based on...

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Economy

Poland Leads EU with Highest Annual Housing Price Increase at 18%

Poland recorded the highest annual housing price increase in the EU, rising 18% in the first quarter of 2024. Eurostat figures reveal that Polands prices surged due to strong demand, subsidies, and a housing shortage,...

Kenya’s Ruto Faces Backlash Over Tax Plan as Protests Rock Nation

Since taking office in 2022, President William Ruto has sought to stabilize Kenyas finances and assert his leadership. However, recent attempts to impose new taxes have led to widespread protests, resulting in violence and...

Japan Corporate Bankruptcies Surge to 10-Year High Amid Inflation and Labor Shortages

According to Tokyo Shoko Research, corporate bankruptcies in Japan reached a 10-year high in the first half of 2024, with 4,931 cases reported. This was mainly due to inflation and labor shortages. Japan Sees 10-Year...

Export Group Demands PH Government Address Economic Issues in Crucial China Talks

A trade association of exporters is bringing to the Philippine governments attention that economic concerns outside of the territorial dispute in the South China Sea should be included in the bilateral negotiations with...

Markets Barely Flinch as Labour Secures Landslide Election Victory in UK

Share prices increased slightly, and the pound moved little on the currency markets. In the United Kingdom, there was abundant demand for government bonds. After a night of intense political drama, the City seemed largely...

Politics

Minnie Driver Says Donald Trump Should Be in Prison After Hush Money Conviction

Actress Minnie Driver has publicly stated that former President Donald Trump deserves to be in prison following his conviction in the highly publicized hush money trial. Driver, known for her roles in films like Good Will...

Ex-Barack Obama Advisor Claims President Joe Biden Suffers From 'Denial, Delusion, and Defiance'

President Joe Biden is facing severe criticism from within his own party. A former senior advisor to President Barack Obama claims that Biden is suffering from denial, delusion, and defiance. These remarks have intensified...

Melania Trump Anxious as Son Barron Prepares for College Transition

As Barron Trump prepares to leave for college, his mother, former First Lady Melania Trump, is reportedly experiencing a mix of anxiety and excitement. Sources close to the Trump family reveal that Melania is deeply...

Senior White House Staffer Reveals Joe Biden’s Declining Abilities, Urges Him to Exit 2024 Race

A senior staffer inside the White House has revealed disturbing details about President Joe Bidens declining abilities, urging him to consider stepping down from the 2024 presidential race. The disclosure comes amid...

Frequent Visits by Parkinson’s Specialist to Joe Biden’s White House Raise Health Concerns

Concerns over President Joe Bidens health have intensified as it has been revealed that a Parkinsons specialist has visited the White House residence at least nine times since July 2023. Dr. Sarah Williams, a renowned...

Science

Study: Alcohol and Energy Drink Mix Impairs Memory and Learning in Rodents

Researchers at an Italian university found that mixing alcohol and energy drinks leads to long-term memory and learning issues in rodents. The study, published in Neuropharmacology, highlights the potential risks to...

SpaceX to Help NASA Deorbit ISS; Starlink Lands Major Comcast Business Partnership

SpaceX will develop the U.S. Deorbit Vehicle so that NASA can safely deorbit the ISS by 2030. Meanwhile, SpaceX Starlink secures a significant partnership with Comcast Business to enhance rural connectivity. NASA Taps...

Japan Discovers 230 Million Ton Manganese Deposits, Boosting EV Battery Industry

Japan has discovered 230 million tonnes of manganese deposits near Minami-Torishima Island, potentially transforming its EV battery industry by significantly reducing reliance on imports and providing enough cobalt and...

Keeping astronauts healthy in space isn’t easy − new training programs will prepare students to perform medicine while thousands of miles away from Earth

In the coming decade, more people will go to space than ever before as human spaceflight enters a new era. NASA, the European Space Agency and other governmental agencies are partnering to develop crewed missions beyond...

Nations realise they need to take risks or lose the race to the Moon

The Nasa-led Artemis-3 mission will place the first human boots on the surface of the Moon since Apollo 17s Gene Cernan and Harrison Schmitt left the lunar surface in December 1972. The goal of the Artemis programme is...

Technology

Taiwan Central Bank: No Timetable for CBDC, Public Hearings Set for Next Year

Taiwans central bank confirmed on Sunday there is no set timetable for its CBDC launch, highlighting the complexity of the process and planning public hearings next year. Challenges in Digital Currency...

Crucial Alert: Shiba Inu (SHIB) Community Warns of Fraudulent Schemes Misusing Its Name

The Shiba Inu community has issued a crucial alert, warning users to be wary of projects misusing the SHIB moniker for fraudulent purposes. Crucial Alert from Shibarmy Through its Shibarmy Scam Alerts account, the...

Spot Ethereum ETF Could Start Trading in Two Weeks, Says ETF Expert Nate Geraci

Nate Geraci, the President of ETFStore, does not believe there is any reason why the spot Ethereum ETF will not begin trading anywhere within the next two weeks. Where Can I Find Spot Ethereum ETF Trading on July...

98% of Altcoins Hit Market Peak, Bitcoin in Transition: Mechanism Capital's Andrew Kang

Andrew Kang, the founder of Mechanism Capital, said practically all alternative cryptocurrencies have reached the peak of their respective market cycles. As an alternative, he stated that Bitcoin (BTC) is currently in the...

Peter Schiff Calls Bitcoin ETF Buyers 'Dumb Money,' Predicts Major Sell-Off

Peter Schiff, an economist and advocate for gold, has proposed another controversial analysis of Bitcoin (BTC). This time, the analysis is related to exchange-traded funds (ETFs), a type of investment vehicle. A...