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UPS to Buy 1,000 Propane-Fueled Delivery Trucks for $70 Million
United Parcel Service Inc. announced on Wednesday it will spend $70 million on bringing in 1,000 propane trucks in order to expand one of the largest alternative-energy fleets in the U.S. UPS is buying the fleet from Daimler AG’s Freightliner Custom Chassis Corp.
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Over 35 million Getty Stock Images Now Available for Free
Getty said that users can embed images from its stock can be embedded free of cost, making a shift in its revenue model.
Apple Transferred Billions in Profits to Irish Tax Haven, New Report Claims
Apple transferred $8.1 billion in profits earned in Australia to an Irish tax haven over the past ten years.
Was Bitcoin's Creator Finally Found in California? Real Satoshi Nakamoto Discovered
Newsweek claims that it has tracked Bitcoin founder Satoshi Nakamoto, who has refused to reveal his identity ever since the creation of the digital currency in 2009.
Flipboard to Buy Rival News App, Zite, from CNN
Flipboard announced today that it plans on buying the rival news app, Zite, from CNN. The purchase could mean a content partnership with the news network.
NASA Discovers 715 New Planets in Our Galaxy with Kepler Telescope
NASA announced on Feb.25 the discovery of 715 planets, including four planets more than twice the size of Earth, with the help of NASA’s Kepler telescope. The discovery increases the amount of known planets in our galaxy to 1,700.
Bluetooth Ring Controls Tech: Logbar Reveals Smart Jewelry for Accessing Apps
Logbar Inc. announced it will begin production of the new Bluetooth device called Ring. Ring features Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) connectivity and allows the wearer to control mobile devices and home appliances.
Chrysler Decides to Keep Car Plants without Government Aid
Chrysler Group LLC announced on Tuesday it will continue the development of two assembly plants in Ontario after withdrawing its request for government aid. Chrysler currently builds minivans at its plant in Windsor, and big vehicles in its Brampton plant.
Apple Goes on Hiring Spree in Asia to Speed Up Production
Apple Inc. is hiring new engineers and supply-chain managers in China and Taiwan in order to speed up the release of new products.
Facebook Announces New Policies to Regulate Posts about Firearms Sales
Facebook said that it is concerned over posts violating laws related to firearm sales and announced policies to regulate such posts.
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