Yahoo: Officially for Sale
Yahoo! CEO Marissa Myer delivers keynote during the Yahoo Mobile Developers Conference on Feb 18,2016 at The Masonic in San Fransisco, California. “Today, we’re announcing a strategic plan that we …
Spotify has raised $1 billion in debt to battle with Apple Music
Spotify is reportedly raising $1 billion in debt financing from TPG, Dragoneer, and clients of Goldman Sachs, as reported by Wall Street Journal’s Douglas MacMillan. Why? This has something to …
Men Earn More Than Women But Not in These Jobs
Gender equality is one of the most debated topics in society right now especially in the workforce. Men still make more than women in most professions considerably more in some …
Are Too High Profits a Good Thing or a Bad Thing for America?
Profits are an essential part of capitalism but the large increase of profits in America can exploit monopolies and deepen the inequality in various ways. If companies capture more profits …
Social Media Users are 2.7x Likely to Suffer Depression Study Says
March 22, 2016 – The more time young adults use social media, the more likely they are to be depressed, according to new research from the University of Pittsburgh School …
Twitter Kills Tweetdeck for Windows
A change has been made to make things easier for Twitter users. Users no longer have to switch between its desktop app, TweetDeck, and its website. There is more no …
Obama Kicks Off Historic Cuba Visit
US President, Barack Obama, arrived in Cuba last Sunday. His visit is the first by a US president in 88 years. Obama was accompanied by first lady Michelle Obama, her …
Xiaomi Releases One of the Priciest Smart Bikes at $3,000
Xiaomi-backed startup iRiding is set to release a smart bike by this week. Information on its US$3,000 price has been publicized earlier, and finally an image of what the actual …
Facebook to Put Ads Inside Messenger
A report that cited leaks regarding Facebook’s plans has reported a new approach for the social networking site’s messaging platform. It appears advertisements will be popping up in the near …
Full-Time Ninjas Advertised in Tourism Push
Aichi Prefecture is hiring full-time ninjas as a way of promoting tourism in an area known for the historic Nagoya castle. What these new hires can expect is a one-year …