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Thrift Store Accused of Pocketing Charity Money
Minnesota’s attorney general accused Value Village thrift shops on Monday, Nov. 24 for stealing from its charity partners and misleading donors and faulty practices.
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Withings Activite Opens for Pre-Orders; Wearable Device Eyes $450 Debut Price in U.S.; Smart Bracelet Costs More than Apple Watch and Android Wearables
The anticipated stylish wearable device is now available for pre-orders. So if you are willing to shell-out some money you can now order a chic activity tracking watch as the French device make, Withings, has finally announced the start of its Activite watch's sale.
Microsoft Releases Skype for Web; Office Word and Powerpoint Online Can Now Do ‘Document Chat’
Acknowledging the importance of real-time collaboration, Microsoft has recently released web based Skype that will allow its users to make calls and chats even without installing the application.
Russia to Lose $140 Billion a Year Because of Lower Oil Prices
Russia, the world’s largest energy exporter, sees $140 billion annual loss because of plummeting oil prices and the European and U.S. sanctions, according to Finance Minister Anton Siluanov.
Homophobic Game About Killing Gay People Pulled Out From Google Play Store
Google just removed a game from its Android app store named “Ass Hunter” where players hunt and kill naked gay men after it raised concerns over gender equality and respect.
BioMarin Buys Prosensa for $840 Million, Push Approval of Muscular Dystrophy Drug
BioMarin Pharmaceutical Inc., a manufacturer that primarily makes rare diseases, shelled out $840 million to buy Prosensa Holding NV, an emerging Dutch biopharmaceutical company in an effort to push for approval of drug against muscular dystrophy.
Google Maps Gets an Update, Provides More Information on Destination
Google Maps is trying to be the one-stop travel app for its users by rolling out new features that lets users know more about their destinations’ traffic, time and weather.
Apple Predicted to Sell 72 Million Phones Before the Year Ends, Thanks to the iPhone 6
The largest smartphone company in the world is gearing up for one of its biggest holidays yet, as a new research note predicts that Apple would sell 71.5 million iPhones this holiday quarter.
Obama Administration Succumbs to Oil Companies’ Plead to Stop Use of Renewable Energy
The White House is threatening to put the brakes on the Environmental Protection Agency’s 7-year old green energy mandate, Renewable Fuel Standard, causing several politicians and environmentalists to be concerned.
Samsung Executive May Be Fired Before the Year Ends
Samsung is now thinking about firing its top executive, Jong Kyun Shin, after a financially challenging year and a decrease in mobile market share.
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