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Russia will continue to develop nuclear weapons; but will not use them

Russia will produce more nuclear weapons but promises not to use them. Russian President Vladimir Putin says he will continue to develop nuclear weapons but has no intentions of using it.

Dec 22, 2015 1:38 AM EST


MIT's New Amazing App Lets You Program On Any Object

The MIT's Reality Editor application will give complete control over the smart gadgets in their households.

Dec 21, 2015 11:51 PM EST


Kuwait Airways cancels New York-London Flight to avoid serving Israelis

Kuwait Airways ditched its New York-to-London flights to avoid doing business with Israeli passengers since their country prohibits them from doing business with the Jewish state.

Dec 21, 2015 11:30 PM EST


Mercury Content in Callifornia Fog is Increasing

Scientiest found significant amount of mercury in the fog surrounding California Coast. The amount is harmless to human but a bad news to food chain.

Dec 21, 2015 8:37 PM EST


Puerto Rico Electric Power gets a breather on debt payment

Puerto Rico Electric Power Authority (Prepa) has got more time to work on the restructuring of debt and interest payment. This is for the fourth time Prepa received deadline extension. Prepa is holding discussions with insurance companies to guarantee its debt payment.

Dec 21, 2015 9:10 AM EST


Myanmar Beer takes competition head on with new logo

Myanmar Beer Ltd (MBL) is facing stiff competition from foreign brands for its local Myanmar Beer and other four products. Encouraged with robust sales volume, Denmark and Dutch brands are enhancing their brewing capacities in Yangon. Myanmar Beer Ltd is also gearing up to meet the competition and has taken up a restructuring plan. It is focusing on innovation and new products as part of the overhaul exercise to win over new customers.

Dec 21, 2015 8:44 AM EST


Samsung Galaxy S7 will have a Pressure-Sensitive Touch Screen With Retina Scanner

Samsung is going to launch a new Galaxy S7 with pressure-sensitive touch screen on March 2016. Samsung is going to launch a new Galaxy S7 on March 2016.

Dec 21, 2015 8:05 AM EST


Sensor Laden Intelligent Lighting System Supersedes LEDs

Intelligent lighting, an automated mechanism that allows the lights to move and create complicated color effects in a bid to thematic color changes, have driven away traditional lighting systems from the market. The intelligent, networked, sensor laden lights are going to form the central nervous system of every building and eventually approaching towards changing the existing communication modules through adoption of this technology.

Dec 21, 2015 8:04 AM EST


US warns again Alibaba over selling counterfeit goods

Chinese e-Commerce major Alibaba Group has been served another warning letter by the US Trade Representative Office for selling counterfeit goods. The US officials in a latest report said that several brand owners were complaining about Alibaba Group for selling fake goods online. The US officials warned Alibaba that if it doesn't check the problem, it would be added to list of notorious markets for fakes.

Dec 21, 2015 8:01 AM EST


Credit Suisse gets nod for Irish branch

As part of its restructuring plan, Swiss banking major Credit Suisse is setting up its branch in Ireland. It has received regulatory approval for opening its branch. The bank will move its 100 employees to Dublin from London office. It'll also slash 2,000 jobs.

Dec 21, 2015 8:00 AM EST


Oil slips below $35 on worsening supply glut

Oil price fell further and was trading below $35 a barrel on worsening the oversupply. The latest decision by US Federal Reserve to hike interest rate is also making oil expensive for weaker economies. The surging US dollar is further putting pressure on oil price.

Dec 21, 2015 7:48 AM EST


The New Apple TV with Microphone on Remote, Introduced by Siri Saves You $10

Apple has launched its new version of Apple TV with Microphone on Remote, introduces Siri. Apple has unveiled its new version of Apple TV with Microphone on Remote feature, introduces Siri.

Dec 21, 2015 7:43 AM EST