Last year, close to 400 million people worldwide suffered from diabetes, and 90 percent of those cases were diagnosed with type 2 diabetes. Diabetes continually leads to the death of a minimum of 1.5 million people each year and comes with a global economic cost of $612 billion. A … [Read more...]
Apple Inc. Could Dominate TV Screens Soon
Apple is the market leader in the tech industry. Truly, with an estimated market capitalization of $730 billion (and rising rapidly!), this tech company is consistently surprising investors with its potential. Now, Apple Inc. is reportedly entering the TV streaming sector, building up … [Read more...]
Ukraine Hikes Benchmark Interest Rate to 30%
One year after suffering a full-blown economic collapse because of the intense conflict with the Russian Federation, the Ukraine government and central bank are attempting to find out ways to revamp the overall economy and financial markets as the hryvnia has lost most of its … [Read more...]
Will Apple Inc. Tackle Tesla?
Apple makes headlines even when it launches a simple update to its iOS so when Apple Inc.'s (NASDAQ:AAPL) interest in making an electric car became public knowledge the market started buzzing once again. Analysts and experts started rolling out their opinion on whether or not Apple … [Read more...]
Coca-Cola CEO Says “No” to Bonus Amid Bad Corporate Performance
The general public detests CEOs that receive multi-million-dollar bonuses and severance packages whether or not the company performs well. For instance, Canadians were outraged last month when Target CEO Gregg Steinhafel was given a walk-away package - or golden handshake - of $61 … [Read more...]
Say Goodbye to Nexus 5 as Google Inc. Focuses on 6
Google has finally announced that the company will stop the sales of its Nexus 5. The buyers will not be able to buy Nexus 5 from Google Inc.'s (NASDAQ:GOOG) online stores anymore. The device has been listed as “no longer available for sale”. According to a Google spokesperson some … [Read more...]
Russia’s Central Bank Cuts Key Interest Rate Amid Recession
The Russian central bank confirmed Friday that it has cut its key interest rate by one percentage point to 14 percent as part of efforts to stabilize and support the economy, which is in the midst of a horrific recession. In a statement (via the Associated Press), the Bank of … [Read more...]
Senator Schumer Warns Hackers Could Attack FAA Computers
One day, an airplane disaster in the skies of the United States, Europe or Asia could be caused by cyber criminals, says New York Democratic Senator Chuck Schumer. Speaking at a press conference Sunday, the longtime senator warned hackers could attack the Federal Aviation … [Read more...]
You Want Better Battery Life for Your iPhone? Use it Less!
Apple’s iPhone 6 has broken records in terms of sales and with a market cap of around $700 billion the tech giant has become the most valuable company in the world. But…even Apple cannot give you more battery time…or will not? Battery has always been an issue when it comes to … [Read more...]
Ikea to Unveil Embedded Charging Stations in Furniture
It can certainly be argued that Ikea is one of the most innovative furniture companies in the world today. From easy-to-assemble furniture to its all-in-one entertainment center, Ikea continues to provide interesting furniture concepts at an affordable price, and the latest design may … [Read more...]
Apple iPad Production Delayed Possibly for USB Port
In its efforts to revive Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) iPad sales and give the consumer a newer version of its tablet, Apple has started working on a bigger, better and lighter iPad. The new iPad is expected to feature a 12.9 inch display screen. The new iPad production was scheduled to … [Read more...]
U.S Stocks Rise on News of Bank of England Interest Rates
It has been six years since the Bank of England (BOE) decided to slash interest rates to combat the global economic meltdown. Since then, the BOE has consistently delayed any move to hike rates, even though present central bank governor Mark Carney has repeatedly hinted at such an … [Read more...]
iOS Receives Upgrades to Welcome the Launch of Apple Watch
Apple Inc.’s first wearable device, the Apple Watch, is expected to launch in the month of April of this year. And the device is being welcomed by many as a valuable addition to the wearable tech industry. Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) is also in its final stages of promotion for the new … [Read more...]
Costco, Citi and Visa Partner to Create Credit Card Program
Another nail in the coffin of American Express? It could be so after Costco announced that it would be replacing the fledgling credit card company with an exclusive co-branded program with Visa and Citigroup beginning Apr. 1, 2016. The warehouse club retailer stated Monday it … [Read more...]
The Reason Behind Apple’s Increasing Scope On Israel
Apple Inc. is known all over the world as an American brand. Surely, the company has dug deep roots in the US and still boasts the “Designed in California” slogan at the back of all its gadgets. However, now the company seems to be shifting its focus on Israel as its home base, … [Read more...]
Restructured: One Executive To Manage Google In Europe
In recent times, Google Inc. has come under a lot of pressure by the European Union and European courts, both of which have been disrupting the “freedom to access the internet” policy that Google has been building up on ever since its inception in 1998. However, now the company seems … [Read more...]
IRS Issues Refunds to 40 Million People Totalling $125 billion
With only one month into the tax filing season, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has already issued tax refunds to more than 40 million people worth a total of about $125 billion, not bad for a tax-collecting agency that has experienced budget cuts and limited tax examiners. The … [Read more...]
Apple Inc. Under Fire Over Multiple Patent Infringements
Apple is no stranger to the court, and mostly it’s there because of alleged patent infringements. This time, though, the case is different, as the case is much bigger than what Apple has faced this year. Ericsson, a Swedish company dealing in telecom, has sued Apple for the … [Read more...]
Controversial ‘Baby Boxes’ May Begin Popping Up Soon
In order to protect baby abandonment and death, the Indiana State Legislature has approved a new bill that would allow hospitals, police and fire stations, churches and select non-profit organizations to install a two-foot-long metal incubator that some are referring to as "baby … [Read more...]
Google Inc. Pays 25M for .app Domain Extension
The list of the most lucrative auctions in the world includes the auction held for the sale of new domain names, held by ICANN, the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names & Numbers. This time the winning bid for one of the domain names on sale was for $25m made by Google Inc., … [Read more...]
