Google has reduced the time buyers have to wait to receive the US$35 Chromecast TV device, saying it will ship orders in two weeks or less. The Chromecast order page on Google's Play Store states that units will ship by Sept. 3. Earlier, ...
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The PRISM revelations and the National Security Agency's programme of obtaining data from web firms could cost the American cloud computing industry $35bn (£23bn) over the next three years, as wary customers switch to providers that ...
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Despite recent reports of its cancellation, the Toyota 86 convertible is still under study, according to the car’s chief project engineer. Speaking to CarAdvice at the one-year anniversary of the 86’s Australian launch, ...
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The Intellectual Property Appellate Board (IPAB) in India has cancelled the patent for GlaxoSmithKline's (GSK) anti-cancer drug Tykerb in its salt form over failure in demonstrating significant improvement in the efficacy. Fresenius ...
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The clothing industry in Bangladesh needs to improve its image in order for the country’s long-term prosperity to be guaranteed, says global business information company Textiles Intelligence. The collapse of Rana Plaza in Dhaka, ...
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Holden’s German sister brand Opel is exiting the Australian market after less than a year, saying it couldn’t make a profitable business case going forward. Opel Australia confirmed the news to CarAdvice after a source ...
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All of us are so much bounded by responsibilities that one does not get time for the things that are present around us. Normally, we do see things but donâEUR(TM)t take them much into notice. There are many more advancements happening ...
The federal governments proposed changes to the fringe benefits tax might pass through the senate before the election, if Kevin Rudd has his way. Mr Rudd has been in contact with numerous world leaders in regards to the G20 summit and is ...
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Australia In Australia the e-bike is defined by the Australian Vehicle Standards as a bicycle that has an auxiliary motor with a maximum power output not exceeding 200 W without consideration for speed limits or pedal sensors. Each state ...
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NRG Energy said Monday that it would add the ability to burn natural gas at two of its power plants located within the PJM Interconnection and expects to announce plans to add gas-fired capability at many more plants. The company will add ...
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The Australian oil and gas industry has condemned as "anti-development" federal legislation passed by the Senate Wednesday which introduces new regulation of coal and coalseam gas projects that impact water resources. "This law will add ...
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On May 23, Baosteel Co.,Ltd. releases announcement that the company's repurchase plan has been implemented and completed on May 21. This repurchase reaches a total cost of $ 5 billion yuan (including commission). In the meantime, the ...
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German-based Bayer has bought majority stake in Conceptus, a birth control manufacturer, and expects the purchase of the entire Californian firm for $1.1bn to close soon. According to Bayer, over 96% of the company's outstanding shares ...
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Saying that its reorganized management structure is in place and that it is making progress in its turnaround plan, Quiksilver still has much work in front of it as it reported a loss of $32,385,000 for the second quatter ended Apr.30 this ...
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New-home production and remodeling contribute billions of dollars to the nation's economy each year, and with the right policies in place housing can serve as a catalyst to boost job and economic growth, the National Association of Home ...
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