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HTC Phones May Feature Optical Zoom in Under Two Years
A senior camera engineer with HTC said in an interview that phones with optical zoom capabilities are 18 months to two years away.
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Wal-Mart Money Transfer Service Begins April 24
Wal-Mart Money Transfer Service Begins April 24 Wal-Mart's team up with Ria Financial Services is expected to assist Wal-Mart customers in sending money on a domestic basis from or to the retailer's locations when it begins April 24 a press release reported Thursday.
Microsoft Reveals New Media Keyboard with Touchpad
Microsoft Corp. introduced its new All-in-One Media Keyboard on Wednesday, which comes with a multitouch trackpad. The device is a wireless keyboard that can be used from the couch and be carried around with the user.
Chipotle to Raise Menu Prices For First Time in Three Years
Chipotle is raising menu prices for the first time in three years. Menu prices are going up at Chipotle to help cover steak, avocados, and cheese expenses.
BMW to Increase i3 Electric Car Production by 43 Percent
BMW announced Tuesday that it has increased production of its i3 electric city car by 43 percent to meet increasing demand. Harald Krueger, production chief for BMW, said the automaker raised daily output from 70 vehicles to 100.
YouTube News Network, The Young Turks, Raises $4 Million for Platform Expansion
The Young Turks Network (TYT Network) announced Wednesday that it has raised $4 million to expand on platforms and streaming devices.
Chevrolet Trax USA: GM Unveils 2015 Model at International Auto Show
General Motors Co. announced it will be bringing its Chevrolet Trax SUV to the U.S. The SUV will go on sale in the U.S. early next year.
Mattel's Barbie Doll Gross Sales Drop 14 Percent Worldwide
Mattel's Barbie sales dropped from 2013 to 2014. Barbie's 14 percent gross sales decrease throughout the world have reportedly given Mattel 11.
Pepsico's Snack Focus, Cost Cuts Grants Postive First Quarter Results
Pepsico saw positive results in the fist quarter of the fiscal year. Pepsico's focus on snacks, and trimmings on costs saw its sales for the products and strategy to slim down produced a surprisingly more than positive two percent spike compared to 2013's numbers the Associated Press reported in an article on the ABC News website Thursday.
Lionsgate Announces New Deal with YouTube Studio RocketJump
Lionsgate Entertainment has made a deal with RocketJump Studios, a major YouTube producer. Lionsgate Entertainment has made a deal with RocketJump Studios, a major YouTube producer.