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Software - the new battleground for carmakers

The new Mercedes-Benz C-Class has cameras that can read road signs and sensors to judge distance to the car in front, but is not yet able to make full use of the hardware.


Industry observers say wearable gadgets not likely to be a hit with consumers soon

There may be a lot of hype accompanying wearable devices but industry observers say these gadgets are not likely to be a big hit with consumers any time soon, Reuters reported.

American rapper Diddy Combs acquires luxury tequila brand DeLeon

American rapper and producer Sean "Diddy" Combs struck a partnership with UK-based consumer goods firm Diageo Spirits to acquire the luxury tequila brand DeLeon in their second 50-50 joint venture.

Older Americans shun retirement to establish startups- report

Instead of taking things easy on retirement, an increasing number of older Americans have become entrepreneurs and have taken the risk of forming their own companies, Bloomberg reported.


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Social media accounts and internet downloads should be considered part of a person's estate and be included in wills to be handed down as inheritance.
Every day, through eyes clouded by glaucoma, Peter witnesses the spending power generated by Singapore's economic success, knowing he can only afford to look.
Retailers are going to be ramping up efforts to lure buyers on the final weekend leading up to Christmas but shoppers intend to spend less, Reuters reported.
A survey from Jana, a mobile platform that connects brands with consumers in the emerging markets, revealed that a good number of respondents from Asian countries know about the Bitcoin.
Investigators think that overseas hackers were responsible for the cyber attack that compromised 40 million payment cards of Target Corp, a US retailer, Reuters reported.
The Weinstein Company and Miramax Films said in a joint statement that they have entered a multi-year deal to co-produce films, TV shows and live stage shows to be released in the United States and internationally.
Here are some important dates and events in the life of former South African President and anti-apartheid fighter Nelson Mandela, who died on Thursday aged 95 today.
The following is reaction to the death of Nelson Mandela on Thursday at age 95 The following is reaction to the death of Nelson Mandela on Thursday at age 95.
"Like slavery and apartheid, poverty is not natural. It is people who have made poverty and tolerated poverty, and it is people who will overcome it." - on being named Amnesty International Ambassador of Conscience, 2006
The Obama administration declared victory on Sunday in its effort to get HealthCare.gov working smoothly for the vast majority of users, saying the site had reached a goal of handling 50,000 simultaneous users after a five-week "tech surge."
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