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Verizon Wireless dumps annual smartphone subscription, offers new affordable rate plans

Verizon Wireless, the largest wireless company in the U.S. said on Friday that it is doing away the practice of subsidizing new phones in exchange of a two-year service contract.


Night navigation with Google Maps now made easier, safer

Night Mode, the new feature from Google Maps, gives more comfort to drivers during the night as it enables the users to easily navigate in the dark Night Mode option has been in demand by users of Google Maps for a long time. Google Maps has added the Night Mode option to iOS users.

Fed's Fischer says US inflation rate temporarily low while labor market is on a rebound

Federal Reserve's Vice Chairman Stanley Fischer stated that although the US has achieved almost full employment, inflation is temporarily low.

Rise of the Fallen Titan: Nokia plans for a return to mobile

Nokia was once a giant when it came to mobile phones. But that giant has fallen amidst the rush of newer and more advanced smartphones and tablets, eventually selling some of its assets to Microsoft.


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Zynga continues to lose more players as internet users switch to mobile devices. The Farmville creator continues to cope by investing more in slot games which helped the company slash its losses from $62.5 million to $26.9 million.
Foxconn, an electronic company in Taiwan with trade name Hon Hai Precision Co. Ltd., signed a memorandum of understanding with the government of India to invest $5B in manufacturing, research and development and a smart city.
Imend, the first nationwide phone repair service business in the U.K. gains 35% customers every month. As of now, the business had employed 150 technicians.
Inditex, owner of the well-known European fashion retail brand Zara earned a place in the 100 billion club while its co-founder Amancio Ortega becomes the second wealthiest man in the world. What's the secret behind Zara?
Tesco anticipates better credit reviews as it plans to sell two of its businesses worth around 6 billion pounds. Getting past an accounting scandal and market rivalry with other discount stores are its top priority at the moment.
Abercrombie & Fitch confirmed it would end on-call scheduling to its employees on September in response to New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman's letter regarding the 'illegal' irregular work shift.
McDonald's is reinventing its dining service in one of its restaurants in England and other areas of America. They're providing tablets and kiosk for taking orders, and the meal will be served to customers' table.
The US State and Local government pension funds registered worst performance since 2012 following the bleak performance in global stock markets and bonds.
Informatica, the enterprise software provider based in Redwood City and announced in April that it will be bought for $5.3 billion by Canada Pension Plan Investment Board and Permira Advisers.
On a stiflingly hot summer night, the ancient Greek amphitheatre of Epidaurus is packed to capacity for a performance of a 2,400-year-old play by Aristophanes -- testimony to Greeks' enduring love of theater despite years of grinding economic crisis.
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