The US government has appeared in a row with Apple centering unlocking of encrypted data of an iPhone allegedly used by a terrorist. Apple opposes the demand citing creation of backdoors for the law enforcers, may lead to a potential abuse. Supporting Apple stand, Mark Zuckerberg has pledged playing due rolls in its fight while addressing in the Mobile World Congress on Monday.
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Usher and Robert Downey Jr. Invested in Online Learning Platform With Celebrity Instructors, MasterClass
Usher and Robert Downey Jr. join a list of investors to help fund online learning platform MasterClass in its Series B round. In total, the round raised $15 million as the company plan to further expand its area of subjects as well as adding new instructors.
Elon Musk’s Hyperloop Project Getting Implemented
Elon Musk has shared a brainchild for travelling from one city to another with extraordinary speed through a hyperloop in 2013. The plan is now getting implemented at Quay Valley in California. If the project becomes commercially viable, people will get an opportunity to travel at 800 MPH subject to getting approval from the government authorities.
The Koch Brothers Raises $10 Million Lobbying Fund A Year For Withdrawal Of Subsidies in EV
Electric Vehicle (EV) purchasers enjoy different sorts of benefits from the federal and state governments. Irked with the subsidies, the Koch Brothers have dedicated a fund for lobbying in pulling back the subsidies for EVs. Tesla Motors CEO, Elon Musk has however, protested the news ignoring the fact that his comparison may be treated as ‘Apple to Apple’ or ‘Apple to Orange’.
Williams Cos. puts Canadian operations on the block for $1 billion
Williams Cos has decided to offload its Canadian operations for $1 billion. It is hoping to put it on the block in next week. In fact, it has already appointed two investment banks to oversee the sale process.
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Silicon Valley tech industries have been witnessing a downward trend during the last couple of years. Fenwick & West LLP has revealed their fourth quarter findings on valuations of some Silicon Valley companies. The report shows a decrease in valuation position of the companies during the fourth quarter compared to the strong position in the third quarter.
Lumber Liquidators' shares dropped as a CDC health report elevated cancer risk factor in laminate flooring. The formaldehyde content increased the risk of cancer in certain flooring products.
Turkish government officials acknowledged that the influx of Syrian refugees to the country has contributed in boosting the economy. Turkey’s economic growth has seen an unexpected growth in the third quarter, even as some economic aspects suffered and strained from the flow of migrants.
Time Inc. which owns Sports Illustrated and People magazine to name a few, expressed its interest in buying Yahoo. It said that it is interested too in Yahoo's core business which reaches more than 1 billion users across the globe aside from taking into consideration the Reverse Morris Trust. The magazine company will vie with other giant companies including Verizon and AT&T.core business
The latest quarterly survey of Fenwick & West LLP found most Silicon Valley companies that raised venture funding in the fourth quarter of 2015 softened.
Northern Mindanao is a region in the Philippines and has five provinces. The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) completed more than 717 infrastructure projects early this year at an investment of PHP 18.7 billion.
Led by new President Mauricio Macri, economy recovery in Argentina is anticipated during 2016. Argentina registered $3 billion trade deficit for 2015. Exports too fell over 50 percent during 2015.
Finance Secretary Cesar V. Purisima has done the Philippines proud once again by bagging the 'Finance Minister of the Year' award this year as well. This would be Purisima's second award in a row from FinanceAsia and his sixth in total over his six-year tenure under the Aquino administration.
Global economic crisis has affected value of South African currency immensely. Amid such economic hardships, Gauteng province has recorded growth above the national average and 35% contribution towards national economy. Gauteng province premier, David Makhura has revealed the information while delivering his State of The Province Address.
