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T-Mobile Lets Customers Know When They’re Getting Reduced Data Speeds
T-Mobile will start informing its customers of their data speeds through a link to a speed test that will go into effect in January next year, as per a new agreement with the Federal Communications Commission, The Verge reports.
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Russia to Lose $140 Billion a Year Because of Lower Oil Prices
Russia, the world’s largest energy exporter, sees $140 billion annual loss because of plummeting oil prices and the European and U.S. sanctions, according to Finance Minister Anton Siluanov.
Homophobic Game About Killing Gay People Pulled Out From Google Play Store
Google just removed a game from its Android app store named “Ass Hunter” where players hunt and kill naked gay men after it raised concerns over gender equality and respect.
BioMarin Buys Prosensa for $840 Million, Push Approval of Muscular Dystrophy Drug
BioMarin Pharmaceutical Inc., a manufacturer that primarily makes rare diseases, shelled out $840 million to buy Prosensa Holding NV, an emerging Dutch biopharmaceutical company in an effort to push for approval of drug against muscular dystrophy.
Google Maps Gets an Update, Provides More Information on Destination
Google Maps is trying to be the one-stop travel app for its users by rolling out new features that lets users know more about their destinations’ traffic, time and weather.
Apple Predicted to Sell 72 Million Phones Before the Year Ends, Thanks to the iPhone 6
The largest smartphone company in the world is gearing up for one of its biggest holidays yet, as a new research note predicts that Apple would sell 71.5 million iPhones this holiday quarter.
Obama Administration Succumbs to Oil Companies’ Plead to Stop Use of Renewable Energy
The White House is threatening to put the brakes on the Environmental Protection Agency’s 7-year old green energy mandate, Renewable Fuel Standard, causing several politicians and environmentalists to be concerned.
Samsung Executive May Be Fired Before the Year Ends
Samsung is now thinking about firing its top executive, Jong Kyun Shin, after a financially challenging year and a decrease in mobile market share.
Kmart Workers Petition Not to Work on Thanksgiving Day
Over 600 Kmart employees have signed a petition organized by one of the employee's daughters to allow them to take a holiday off on Thanksgiving Day.
Apple App Store Products Get the (RED) Treatment with a Special 2-Week Campaign Against AIDS
Apple will launch a massive two-week campaign against AIDS on Monday, Dec. 7 which involves its retail locations as well as its online App Store in an effort to boost the company’s corporate image.
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