Amazon said on Wednesday to start its own air delivery in United States. The largest electronic retailer leased 20 Boeing 767 cargo aircraft from Air Transport Services Group Inc.
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Ford Revealed Its Advanced Police Cars Doors, The First to Halt Powerful Rifles Attack
Ford introduced a new technology that makes its police cars doors able to hold powerful rifles strikes. It was the first police cars doors to be passed by the Justice Department to provide level IV protection.
Whistle Sports Scored 20 Million Series C Funding
Tegna Inc., NBC Sports Ventures, Sky and Emil Capital raised $20 million for Whistle Sports. The amount added a total $73 million equity funding for the digital sports entertainment startup.
South Africa's Manufacturing and Mining Output Contract, Slow Down Economy Even More
South Africa's output in the manufacturing and mining sector might not be a good sign to start the year right. More mining sites stopped their operations creating illegal mining. The president should do something as investors are skeptical on how he handles the country's economic situation.
Apple is Expected to Launch Smaller Screen iPhone and iPad
The Cupertino-based company is sending out invitation to press event in company's headquarted on March 21. Expectation for new iPhone and iPad products are mounting.
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Facebook has just acquired a popular face-swapping app MSQRD by the company Masquerade. The acquisition comes after Facebook’s attempt to take over Snapchat, the instant messaging app with the similar feat. The details on the acquisition were not disclosed.
A sample test conducted by Uttar Pradesh food safety officials found that Nestle’s Maggi noodles contain more percentage of ash than permitted by the regulations. However, the company has denied the accusation, stating that the claim is based on the wrong standard.
Diagio Plc, British liquor major, says it paid $40 million to trouble-ridden Indian businessman Vijay Mallya. This comes close on the heels of an order by Debt Recovery Tribunal (DRT) not to pay Mallya any amount.
McDonald's has launched its all-day breakfast menu and called it "All Day Breakfast: Bigger Menu" where customers can order any or all of the following: hash browns, biscuits, McGriddles and McMuffins. The offer has been tested in Tulsa, OK and North Carolina Triad area boosting the restaurant's stocks 0.70% to $119.25.
NEXON Co will purchase the entire outstanding shares from Big Huge Games. The company is moving forward with an aim of establishing a dominant presence in the gaming industry by creating partnerships with leading game developers.
Sky Plc and 21st Century Fox Inc. invested $6 million each to FuboTV. Along with other investors which generated a total of $15 million in Series B funding for the football streaming startup company.
Dell India announced to launch the world's smallest laptop in the business-class, the Dell Latitude 13 (7370). The product offers new advanced technologies for business users who travels often, with improved battery performance and security features.
The Canadian drugmaker on Wednesday announced to add three new directors to its board. Representative from Pershing Square Capital Management was added as one of the directors.
China's stocks fell for a second session, but managed to pare early losses on buying support from state-backed institutions. However, the buying support from state-backed funds renewed concerns that inflation is rising.
