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Apple Music free trial expiry: The real game begins now

Sep 25, 2015 10:53 am UTC| Technology

With its three-month anniversary set on September 30, the subscription to free trial music at Apple Music will expire. Apple has already published the step for subscribers to manage their membership, to change from...

Two Samsung Galaxy S7 models likely to launch in Feb 2016

Sep 25, 2015 07:12 am UTC| Technology

According to latest reports, Samsung Electronics is putting all its efforts into the two upcoming variants of its flagship smartphone, the Galaxy S7. Speculation about its features is building up keeping gadget lovers on...

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...

Samsung's first Gear VR to debut this fall

Sep 25, 2015 05:21 am UTC| Technology

Technological innovation is breaking all barriers and reaching new heights every day. In a bid to surpass each other, companies are investing heavily on research and development to offer consumers products that provide...

Instagram beats Twitter, hits 400 million users

Sep 24, 2015 12:23 pm UTC| Technology

Instagram, the Facebook-owned popular photo/video sharing app, has reached a new milestone. It has grown to over 400 million users, it announced on Tuesday. We are thrilled to announce that the Instagram community has...

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...

Facebook introduces 360 degree videos in news feeds

Sep 24, 2015 11:42 am UTC| Technology

Taking a major leap into the virtual world, Facebook has rolled out 360 degree videos in News Feed. Our goal at Facebook is to connect you with the people and things that matter, every single day. Over time, weve seen...

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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

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...

Ethereum Becoming Scarcer Than Bitcoin as Exchange Divergence Tightens, Peter Schiff Suggests

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...

AMD Ryzen 9 9950X Zen 5 CPU Boasts 5.85 GHz FMAX Frequency, Matching 7950X

AMDs upcoming Ryzen 9 9950X Zen 5 CPU is generating significant buzz in the tech community, with recent leaks suggesting it will feature an FMAX frequency of 5.85 GHz, mirroring the clock speeds of its predecessor, the...

China Boosts Computing Power to Drive Digital Economy and AI Innovation

China is significantly enhancing its computing power to meet the demands of a booming digital economy and AI innovation. As revealed at the Global Digital Economy Conference 2024, the country plans to increase its...