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From Tech 4:50 am
Nokia and Microsoft collaborate with Foursquare in creating a revamped Foursquare App that supports the Windows Phone handset platform and design. The new Foursquare App for the Windows Phone 8 offers exclusive and improved features on the Nokia Lumia smart phones and it can now be downloaded through the Windows Phone Store.
From Companies 4:34 am
Although plus size models have been around the global fashion industry the past few decades, large mannequins both in catwalks and photoshoots are still relatively few compared to thin models.
From Society May 22
Aftermath images and videos of the Oklahoma tornado are now posted on social networking web sites. It showed how the force of nature damaged the US state on Monday, May 20, with its projected width of 3.2km and speed of up to 320km/hr.
From Tech May 22
Microsoft reveals its latest gaming consol eight years and nine days following its first release of Xbox. Today, the company revives its gaming unit and introduces the Xbox One – and it is not just a gaming console.
From Tech May 22
The iPad mini 2 release date is hoped to be sooner, but expected to be later in the year. At least this is the gist of the rumour mill action across the web. This neat Apple device, expected to sport Retina display, could hit the stores around Thanksgiving in the U.S. Are you prepping your wallet for some holiday shopping? Here are some tips.
From Tech & Trend May 21
The HTC One and Nokia Lumia 925 are both enhanced smart phone versions capable of holding up to the fierce competition in the market. Comparison on the smart phone’s design, features and specs will give an insight to the consumers in deciding if they will purchase the Taiwanese device or the newest addition to the Finnish company.
From Society May 21
A giant tornado leaves the suburb town of Moore in Oklahoma City with at least 91 people dead, almost half are children, on Monday. Authorities say number of casualties and injured will likely rise as rescue operations in the area continue.
From Tech & Trend May 21
Images of the Samsung Galaxy S4 Active were leaked at the tech web site GSMArena. The upcoming Samsung Galaxy smart phone was designed with the impressive waterproof and dustproof features to compete with the Sony Xperia Z.
From Economy May 20
IBTimes UK looks at the world's most costliest natural hazards since 1980 following the UNISDR and PwC report
From Tech & Trend May 20
Chinese manufacturer Hisense is anticipated to topple the Google Nexus 7 with the upcoming release of their Android tablet called Hisense Sero 7 Pro. The company’s objective with the Hisense Sero 7 Pro tablet is to provide superior performance compared to the Nexus 7 with the affordable price update of $149.
From Companies May 20
David Karp, 26-year old founder of micro blogging site Tumblr, becomes the latest young tech billionaire with the sale of Tumblr to Yahoo on Sunday. The micro-blogging site was sold for $1.1 billion cash.
From Tech May 20
The I/O developer conference is a heaven for all geeks and tech aficionados. The conference not only hosted Google’s latest offerings but a whole lot more of tech surprises. From Google’s newest upgrades to collaboration with NASA and Solar Panels, it was a week filled with innovative products and technology.