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Growing Chinese Smartphone Company Xiaomi Appraised At $45 Billion
Chinese smartphone developer company Xiaomi has received a favorable appraisal: the corporation is worth approximately $45 billion, the New York Times reports.
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Citigroup Announces Plans To Sell Japanese Retail Banking Business
Citigroup has announced plans to sell its Japanese retail banking business in Japan to Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corp., USA Today reports.
Forty Five Philadelphia Taxi Groups File Federal Law Suit Against Uber
A total of 45 Philadelphia-based taxi corporations have filed a federal law suit against application-based transportation company Uber. The company has been accused of fraudulent financial practices, including racketeering.
Apple Has Great New Plans for Its Touch ID Technology
When the Apple iPhone 5s was first released, it came with an exciting new technology. This was in the form of the Touch ID, a type of fingerprint sensor. Basically, it made tasks such as unlocking the latest models of iPhones and iPads not only a lot easier, but also a lot safer. However, in a recent move, it was made apparent by the Cupertino manufacturer that it has even greater plans for the Touch ID technology.
Blackphone – One of the Best Smartphone Inventions of 2014
Despite all the security measures that one can take, many consumers are still very cautious when it comes to sharing private, personal, and confidential information over the phone. This is particularly true if the call is made over the telephone or a smartphone. And with hackers being ever present, this is only a logical thing to do. In fact, according to Time Magazine, almost 50 percent of Americans are wary when it comes to sharing such information over phone calls.
WiTricity’s Wireless Electricity – Possibly the Way to Having Wireless Appliances
Nowadays, a lot of tech equipment and gadgets are already wireless, such as Internet service, smartphones, and other mobile devices. However, there are still many types of appliances that would need to be connected via an electrical cable to a wall outlet in order for them to work. Fortunately, WiTricity, has come up with an ingenious plan to create Wireless Electricity.
Scaling Walls Now Made Easier by Gecko Tech
Ever wondered how it feels like to be Spiderman? How fast you will be able to move from one area to another? If such is the case, then you will be extremely interested to know that there is now a device that you can use to experience such things. Being able to scale walls like how the super hero does has been made possible, thanks to Gecko Tech.
Top 3 Best Inventions of 2014
As the year 2014 comes to an end, it would only be appropriate for us to recall the highlights of the technology industry, especially those that are deserving of awards and praises. While there plenty of technologies that have slightly to completely disappointed us, there are still a number of gadgets, equipment, and devices that are truly worth mentioning. Here are three of them.
Smartwatches of 2014 – Some of the Most Disappointing New Creations
There is no doubt about it; many of us consider our smartphones as an integral part of our day to day lives. A lot of us are now very dependent on these devices, with them offering us with an incomparable level of convenience and functionality. So when tech and gadget manufacturers started to develop smartwatches, a multitude of consumers believed that they will be a bit like smartphones, thus; they were really excited and looked forward to their release.
Thanks to Technology, Auto Theft Problems May Finally Be On Its Way to Being Resolved
We all know that technology has made our lives a lot easier and more convenient. Some may shun the idea, but we cannot disregard the fact that it has improved the overall quality of the way people are living.
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