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NASA crowdsources a smartwatch for space; offers $1,500 to winning design

For $1,500, NASA is challenging programmers and UI designers to create a smartwatch app interface intended to be used by astronauts at the International Space Station. The contest will end on September 9.


FCC denies $3.3B subsidy claim of Dish Network

The Federal Communications Commission announced Monday that Dish Network Corp. can't avail the $3.3 billion credit to acquire the airwaves it gained through a government auction.

Inside the Billion Dollar Startup Club: Top 5 Fastest Unicorns in the World Today

Unicorns are defined as startup companies that are valued at $1 billion or more. It takes a lot to reach the unicorn level, yet some companies have done it faster than the rest.

Bored with problem sets? Why not solve real people's problems - and make money out of it

College can be a simultaneously enjoyable and challenging time in people's lives. As much fun as it can be to just throw caution to the wind and make the most of youth, the looming threat of responsibility brought on by adulthood and the world beyond the school's doors are constant reminders that this is not exactly the time to be as carefree as one can be.


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Greek is heading towards a third round of bailout package when the crisis-hit nation is about to make repayment of euro 3.2billion to the European Central Bank. The third bailout plan for ailing Greece economy is creating tremors in the European Union (EU). German's decision is crucial on Wednesday.
Puerto Rico is jacking up its sales tax in a bid to address its fiscal problems. This is considered a regressive move that could ultimately hurt the country's bottom line and its countless poor people.
Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos reacted about the negative story published on August 15 on the New York Times, regarding the ruthless management practices inside the Amazon workplace. He's attesting that the report is a false accusation. Hence, he's persuading the employees to email him or approach the HR concerning the matter.
Oracle added a new data service on Twitter called Oracle Social. It aims for businesses to analyze their brands using data from social media interactions.
Most of the world stock markets were higher last Monday due to the steady Yuan and the expected bailout of Greece.
A steep plunge in both new orders and shipments sent manufacturing activity in New York state tumbling down to its lowest level since 2009. This was the revelation showed by a survey conducted by the New York Federal Reserve.
Citigroup executive and author of "Banker to the World" Bill Rhodes revealed some of the biggest financial regrets of revolutionary and Cuban leader Fidel Castro.
A successful business would not run smoothly without loyal customers. In a business world full of competitors struggling for a bigger consumer share in the market, you have to find ways to create loyal customers. Learning how to get customers buying your product or service is not enough, you also need to know to keep them coming back.
Bankruptcy has been a part of every business even an individual's life and most of the time is hard to avoid. Generally, seeking the help of a bankruptcy lawyer as one declares bankruptcy would definitely ease the burden.
Millions of retailers in India are starting to get the hang of selling products online, and the platforms where they offer their products are giving them free training on how to properly prepare and sell their products. Free "universities" are becoming a fast growing trend among India's top online retailers.
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