What do you mean, Justin Bieber has put his bad-boy ways behind him? It sure seems that way: When Bieber submitted himself to a Comedy Central roast earlier this year, his apology — for anything and everything, really — seemed pretty sincere. … [Read more...]
Bank of America Selling $87B Money-Market Fund Business to BlackRock
Bank of America, the No. 2 U.S. bank, has agreed to sell responsibility for about $87 billion in money-market funds and other products it manages to BlackRock in one of the money market industry's largest deals ever. … [Read more...]
Calm Gunman Strolls Down the Street, Kills 3
An armed man who killed three people in the streets of Colorado Springs on Saturday appeared to be moving "calmly", "like he was walking his dog," according to a witness. The gunman, who hasn't been identified, was killed in a shootout with police. He appeared to "not [be] in any rush," said Matt Abshire. … [Read more...]
Nexus 6P Doesn’t Bend So Easily
A few days ago, a stress test video of the Nexus 6P made the rounds of the Internet, as it claimed the new Nexus phablet is even easier to bend than the iPhone 6 Plus. While that test seemed to be genuine, the general online consensus appears to be that existing structural damage was responsible for the unlikely outcome. … [Read more...]
Fly These Airlines to Reduce Your Carbon Footprint
A study recently released by the International Council on Clean Transportation (ICCT) found a wide range in fuel efficiency for U.S. airlines. Among the 13 biggest airlines, the least efficient, American, used 25 percent more fuel per passenger mile than Alaskan Airlines, the most efficient way to fly. … [Read more...]
Singapore Develops 5 Healthcare Innovations
Thanks to world-class hospitals, an emphasis on public/private partnerships and increased investment in med-tech startups, the world's biotech community has grown accustomed to calling Singapore the "Boston of Asia," an allusion to the North American city's robust medical and engineering sectors. … [Read more...]
Jawbone Files Countersuit Against Fitbit
The war continues apace in the world of wearable fitness trackers. Jawbone — which makes fitness trackers, speakers and Bluetooth headsets — has filed a counterclaim against Fitbit in a patent infringement case brought by the latter company against its rival in September. … [Read more...]
Until Dawn: Rush of Blood, PlayStation VR Full Game
It’s its own thing, horror fans. “As soon as you say ‘on-rails’ to an experienced PlayStation gamer, they say, ‘That sounds a little 80s or 90s to me.’ But the experience of a roller coaster ride allows us to provide pacing.” … [Read more...]