Apple Eases Code Development For App Store Devs With Buddybuild Acquisition
Jan 05, 2018 - 13:59
However, 2017 proved to be an unusually good year for Apple's app store, since for the first time it overtook its closest rival. Stewart Butterfield has served as an advisor for the company, and Slack has become one of its more prominent clients.
Game of Thrones won't return until 2019
Jan 05, 2018 - 13:25
If reports are to be believed, the episodes of the upcoming series will be longer compared to the previous ones. A seven-episode seventh season hit screens last summer and the final run will extend over just six episodes.
Mega Millions, Powerball jackpots total more than $800 million
Jan 03, 2018 - 01:59
On Saturday night, no one matched all six Powerball numbers, sending Wednesday's drawing to $440 million. The record Mega Millions jackpot is $656 million - three tickets shared that jackpot on March 30, 2012.
Spotify hit with $1.6 billion copyright lawsuit
Jan 03, 2018 - 01:57
The suit seeks damages of $150,000 apiece for more than 10,000 songs represented by Wixen that it says are unlicensed. In addition, Spotify will also have to create some sort of method to identify and license songs properly.
Russian Daily Oil Output Edges Up in 2017 to 30-Year High
Jan 03, 2018 - 01:53
WTI prices were further boosted by an EIA report of a 4.6 million barrel weekly drop in US commercial crude storage levels. Iranian oil industry and shipping sources said protests have had no impact on oil production or exports so far.
Fog delays 400 trains and 500 flights
Jan 02, 2018 - 11:59
Five domestic and seven global flights were delayed, while one has been cancelled in the wake of thick fog, ANI reported. This is also an improvement, as RVR was in the range of 50-100 metres in the last two days.
Irish manufacturing growth ends 2017 at record high
Jan 02, 2018 - 11:54
A PMI sub-reading for production fell to 54 from 54.3 in November, but was bang in line with the average over the last six months. According to anecdotal evidence, new business inflows were underpinned by greater demand from home and worldwide markets.
Kim says U.S. should know North Korean nuclear force a reality
Jan 02, 2018 - 11:54
But many North Korea watchers say the young leader's two-track approach is a ploy to shake the South Korea-U.S. alliance. He also did not touch on Kim's demand that Seoul cancel its annual joint military exercises with the United States .
Indian Medical Association Goes On Strike, Protesting National Medical Commission Bill
Jan 02, 2018 - 11:53
In Bengaluru, around 200 medical students under the Karnataka Medical Students and Youth Doctors Association gathered on Monday to hold a protest.
Did you spot Katrina Kaif in Shah Rukh Khan's 'Zero' title announcement?
Jan 02, 2018 - 11:38
The story of the film is celebrating a ideal love story of two imperfect people. After months of speculation, the title of SRK's upcoming film with Aanand L.
Wind Chill Values in the Single Digits New Year's Day
Jan 02, 2018 - 11:32
There's the potential for absolutely nothing to some snow showers, or even a period of light snow east. Sub-freezing temperatures will return Wednesday night and persist through at least Friday afternoon.
Man City star facing injury lay-off, confirms Pep
Jan 01, 2018 - 04:11
Guardiola could not say how serious the injury to De Bruyne was, but is hopeful the issue will not keep him sidelined for long. FC's Paul Mariner feels that with Gabriel Jesus and Kevin De Bruyne injured, Alexis Sanchez-to-Man City is nailed on.
Committed to nuke dev in 2018: North Korea
Jan 01, 2018 - 04:10
The United Nations Security Council voted unanimously earlier this month to impose new sanctions on North Korea aimed at strangling the country's already isolated economy.
Follow the New Year around the world
Jan 01, 2018 - 04:02
Fireworks lit up the sky over the city of Auckland and in Wellington, the first major capital to welcome the new year. About 1.6 million people are attending to attend the fireworks around the edge of Sydney Harbour.
World oil prices on the rise
Jan 01, 2018 - 03:49
Front-month prices are about 12 per cent higher this year, after rising 45 per cent - the most since 2009 - in 2016. OPEC cuts kicked off last January and are scheduled to continue throughout 2018.