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Uphill for Asian and Australian Stock Market
Asian and Australian shares advance as market shares and employment increase Japan's yen rose for the first time after reaching its lowest since September 2008, while Australian share market climbed after a surge in employment in the country.
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Apple Ties Up With Online Retailers
Apple ties up with ecommerce websites Amazon, Snapdeal, and Flipkart to cut the price of iPhone 5S. In a surprising move, Apple tied up with online retailers Amazon, Snapdeal, and Flipkart to offer discounts for the 16GB iPhone 5S.
World’s Thinnest Smartphone Gionee GN9005 To Conquer International Market; Measuring 5 MM Knocking Off Samsung And iPhone; Find Out Its Specs: Display, Dimension, Hardware, Camera Features
The world’s thinnest smartphone to date --the Gionee GN9005-- is soon out of the international scene.
Samsung Galaxy Note 4 Release Date Address At IFA Berlin 2014: Specs, Images, Price & More [RUMORS]
Samsung Galaxy Note 4 developers are expected to address the mobile devices' upcoming release date, specs, images, its price and other topics related to it at the IFA Berlin 2014 conference.
GAP will Launch New Films For Their Global “Dress Normal” Campaign
Dress Normal acknowledges one's personal style. Dress Normal acknowledges one's personal style. NEW YORK-Gap, America's iconic apparel brand introduced films that will be shown on TV, in cinema, in shops and online, directed by Academy Award-nominated David Fincher.
Microsoft Crap Apps From Its Window Store Are Going Out; For Developers, See Here The Things You Need To Know About The Changes Made By The Computer Company
Microsoft Crap Apps have caused heavy inconveniences to its users, reason why the company's Window Store are having a hard time to take off. In a blog post Wednesday, the company announced that it has already taken measures to remove the bogus applications that are plaguing Windows Store subscribers. Microsoft said that around 1,500 deceptively named applications have been removed. This move is part of the company's policy shift to give "worldwide customer base easy access to amazing app experiences while keeping developer friction to a minimum."
Microsoft says government officials make sudden visits to China offices
Chinese government officials have made sudden visits to Microsoft Corp (MSFT.O) offices in China, a spokeswoman for the company said on Monday, but declined to give any reason for the inspections.
McDonald's Japan stops sourcing all chicken from China
McDonald's Holdings Co (Japan) said it halted sales of all products that use chicken meat that originates in China on Friday, switching its sourcing completely to Thailand.
Japan readies fuel cell subsidies in bet on Toyota’s next big thing
Japan is readying subsidies to help Toyota Motor Corp (7203.T) and key suppliers take the lead in hydrogen-powered fuel cell vehicles that could top $400 million over the next several years if the most bullish projections for the technology play out.
Early life stress can leave lasting impacts on the brain
For children, stress can go a long way. A little bit provides a platform for learning, adapting and coping. But a lot of it - chronic, toxic stress like poverty, neglect and physical abuse - can have lasting negative impacts.