Space propulsion startup Accion Systems has announced that it would start receiving orders for micro-propulsion systems, it's selling miniature electrospray ion engines. Accion Systems has developed micro-propulsion systems for CubeSats and other small satellites.
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South Africa's economy flutters, GDP to slowdown
A gamut of factors are affecting the South African economy as dwindling inflows of money, weaker currency, rising unemployment rate and severe drought conditions are at their worst in 25 years. South Africa's GDP growth rate is projected to slowdown further in 2016.
Hoverbike: A New Era in Aeronautics
The invention of Hoverbike, which is essentially half helicopter, half motorcycle, could be a game-changer in the field of aeronautics. Its prototypes are already being considered for future transportation and battle use.
Tim Cook Finally Invited For Testifying Before Congress Subcommittee
The US Department of Justice has been favored with a court order in getting technical assistance from Apple for unlocking an iPhone. Apple CEO has vowed to challenge the court order citing iPhone security. Finally HECC has come forward to end the dead lock situation with invitation to Tim Cook for discussing a possible solution mentioning no set date.
Lower Inventory, Higher Demand: Phoenix Real Estate Eyeing A Boom In 2016
Prices usually fall amid plenty of inventories. But 2016 appears as a booming year for Phoenix Real Estate due to increased demands from the buyers. Lack of new construction during the last seven years and soaring up house rents are the contributing factors for the rise in demand. Reduction of inventory in 2015 by 5.5% coupled with increased sells in recent days, accelerate the booming for Phoenix.
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Local smartphone manufacturer Ringing Bells, launched an affordable smartphone called the Freedom 251 on Wednesday. With immense support from the India government, it released the smartphone in attempt to connect every Indian.
Lumia 650 is the latest product from Microsoft that was launched on February 15. Though it is aimed at business-oriented users, the phone doesn't have the business-friendly Continuum feature which is deemed significant to its target market.
TimkenSteel Corp. hired finance and management consulting company PricewaterhouseCoopers to help explore financing options amid plunging commodity prices.
Malaysian government halts its recruitment of foreign workers particulary Bangladeshi. Protests from private and public sectors arise urging the government to give clarification about the agreement. The deputy prime minister confirmed that the registration of 1.5 million Bangladeshi workers does not mean that all of them could gain entry on the Southeast Asian country and be hired.
Apple and FBI want to resolve their feud over the decryption of the iPhone of the San Bernardino shooter but the giant tech company turned FBI's request. John McAfee, inventor of the McAfee software, offers assistance to solve the case.
Britain is losing its faith in the chancellor George Osborne as he is readying for the annual budget in the midst of global challenges facing the nation's economy. Poor economic conditions prevented the chancellor from achieving his election targets.
The renewed activity of football Premier League is bringing cheer to Leicester city. The flourishing economic activity in the far neglected city is reviving the hopes on rebalancing the UK economy. Economists suggest for enhanced economic activity in East Midlands for rebalancing Britain's economy.
Experts of African economy believe that the growing cocoa production will help the West African countries to recover from the flagging economic condition.
Heads and ministers of some African countries, representatives from business groups and other dignitaries will meet in Africa 2016. Egyptian government has organized the summit scheduled to be held on February 20-21. During the summit, the participant leaders will discuss ways to remove hurdles in Businesses and establishing a free trade zone in Africa.
