The global demand for coffee is being pushed to a record just as supplies are tightening tanks to the millennials’ seemingly unquenchable thirst for the drink. At a fast enough pace to make up for declines by older folks, young adults are increasing their daily consumption and Americans are becoming java junkies at an earlier…
A busy food court in the second terminal of Changi Airport is the playground for Singapore’s latest quest to boost productivity. With minimal human interaction and in stark contrast with the abundant manpower commonly used in food courts elsewhere on the island, there, hungry passengers can select their chicken rice or bowl of noodles from…
The deal will result in higher bandwidth and faster connections for customers of the combined company. CenturyLink Inc., a telecom company, has stated it would acquire Level 3 Communications Inc, in a cash-and-stock deal for equity worth $19.43 billion. It plans on using this acquisition to finance its high-speed data services and expand its fiber…
The helium loading process into the Falcon 9 rockets is set for an improvement. The company hopes to resume launches by the end of this year. Although SpaceX is yet to point a finger at the cause of the explosion that brought down its Falcon 9, the good news is that it’s ready to get…
Every major gaming platform is replete with discounts and deals. This is the strategic time to buy that game that you have been eyeing. Seasonal events make great sales, no wonder game developers thrive on them. This Halloween is no different. We are not just talking about themed skins and game modes here, they are…
Joining forces could be a clear path out of the doldrums for Industrial giant General Electric Co and oilfield services company Baker Hughes. Both the companies are beset by difficulties during oil’s two-year price rout. While both the companies declined to comment on the talks beyond official statements, Baker Hughes said Friday talks were ongoing…
If Nissan was not guaranteed competitive trading conditions with Europe, it warned the British government that the carmaker would wind down UK operations, the British media reported quoting two people involved in negotiations over future investment in its Sunderland plant. In a move that would lead to the closure of its British plant and other…
Setting a precedence that can be followed in other parts of the world, a UK employment court has ruled in a landmark case which could affect tens of thousands of workers in the gig economy that Uber drivers are not self-employed and should be paid the “national living wage”. Driver in the U.K. for Uber…
Putting the U.S. online retail firm Amazon, in closer competition with local rivals Alibaba Group and JD.com, the company has launched a tailored version of its Prime service in China to tap consumer demand for overseas goods. From infant formula to luxury handbags, bought through online platforms like Alibaba’s Tmall International and via informal “daigou”…
Given its specs, Lenovo’s next smartphone is going to be mid-tiered. Tentative launch date – December 2016. Although Lenovo has yet to provide an official date for its next Moto handset, leaks have suggested specifications at what is about to come. According to a grainy render of Lenovo’s Moto M, Lenovo’s next smartphone will feature…
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