Facebook’s Mark Zuckerberg Tops US Highest Paid CEO List
Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg was the highest paid CEO in the United States last year, according to an annual poll by corporate governance research group GMI Ratings released this week, raking in nearly $2.28 billion thanks to a combination of salary, bonuses and stock options.
HTC Plans Tablet and Smart Watch with camera, Slated for 2014 Release
The most innovative company HTC is all set to join the Smart Watch bandwagon. Their first dominant product, one of the world's first touch-screen smart phones, came into view in 2000.
How to Increase the World’s Real Wealth
Real money as we know it arose along with marriage and the golden rule. These innovations allowed people to live together, peacefully, and to do business with one another. Trade, savings, investment, the division of labour - these are the bedrock innovations upon which modern capitalism rests.
Bond Market Burglars to Bring Bears Out of Hibernation
Although the Fed may realize (though I doubt it) that the current asset purchases have minimal impact on the real economy of the majority of American people, they probably think that continuous monetary stimulus is the lesser of two evils. This is a wrong assumption, in my opinion, because prices are rising far more than wages and salaries.
Another Nail in the Coffin for the Global Financial System
This week's theme is the global financial system. It's been around for 40+ years in its current guise. That is, since 1971 when Nixon reneged on the US government's promises to pay its debt in gold (or gold equivalent dollars).
Iran May Offer Discounted Oil To Lure Back Old Customers
The Iranian government is considering giving crude price discounts to its former customers as long as Western sanctions against it can be eased in the future, said a senior oil official on Tuesday, in the hopes of seeing a return to their old market share, which had been lost to other Middle Eastern nations.
Thailand Mulls ‘Tourist Tax’ To Cover Foreigners' Unpaid Medical Bills
The Thai government may begin charging foreigners up to 500-baht ($16.13) to enter the country starting from January next year, said authorities this week, in the hopes of attracting a better "quality" of holidaymakers and, at the same time, pay for tourists who seek treatment at local hospitals but can't afford the bill.
Google Inc Acquires French Startup FlexyCore
As far as reports are concerned, from our French friends Google has acquired the French start-up FlexyCore.
Talking Directly to Toddlers Strengthens Their Language Skills
Just as young children need nourishing food to build physical strength, they also need linguistic nutrition for optimal development of language and cognitive abilities.
BBM for Android and iOS Rollout Started Again
After one complete month releasing the BBM app, the rollout for iOS and Android has finally started again. In order to avoid the circumstances as before which made the rollout to freeze, the company has now implemented a planned line-up system, to meet the high demands of Android and iOS users.
Starbucks Slammed By Chinese State Media For Higher Prices
James Roy, a senior analyst with the Shanghai-based China Market Research Group, told AFP that the price difference in China was understandable, given the different market positioning of Starbucks in the Chinese market.
HTC One Max Might be Coming to AT&T
Against the information from the announcement, HTC One Max might be coming to AT&T stores somehow. A press photo leaked by popular leaking franchise, @evleaks, have a photo of HTC One Max with AT&T branding clearly visible on it.
Google Play Store 4.4.21 Now Available
After having reading about the possible features in the new Play Store App a few days ago, finally the Play Store 4.4.21 is now available for download, bringing a new interface for the users.
Why China’s Credit Growth is the World’s Largest Ponzi Scheme
In the US on Friday, the S&P500 surged to a new record high, presumably because there's not a lot to worry about. The Fed looks like maintaining its US$85 billion per month liquidity pump and the US government is without debt limit for a few more months at least. It's party time.
Why the Government ‘Shutdown’ Critics Have It All Wrong
And how do you like that? Mr Market was right all along. He knew the fix was in. This is an economy - and a society - that depends on easy credit. No way were the politicians going to stop the credit from flowing. When they threatened to cut it off, Mr Market ignored them. Stock prices kept going up. Turned out, he was right again.
New Site To Change How Australians Buy And Sell Homes
NSW home owners can now easily gauge market interest for their property without committing to sell by registering with Nextforsale.com.au, an online platform launched this week.
Research Suggests Chlorella may have Apoptotic Anticancer Effects
First let's be clear with the term apoptotic: It refers to apoptosis, the programmed activity of a cell's self destruction or suicide that is common with normal cells to make way for new replacement cells.
Huge Contradictions in 'Scientific' Thinking Revealed: Theory of Evolution in No Way Explains Origins of Life
Ask any scientist where life on our planet came from, and they'll usually give you a one-word answer: "Evolution." Immediately thereafter, they will usually give you a condescending look that also implies you're an idiot for not knowing this "scientific fact" that everyone else has accepted as true.
Huawei Stresses on Global Cybersecurity Standards, Denies Claims on Spying
Chinese equipment maker, Huawei Technologies Co called for global standards to help address the cyber security issue.
Press Image of Sony Xperia Z1S Leaked
The most popular leak franchise, evleaks, have yet another leak waiting for us.
‘I’m Feeling Lucky’ Feature Added in the New Update in Google Play Music
The new update for the Google Play Music has started rolling out today. This i the the first update for the application after the launch of the Google Play Music. The new version is named as 5.3.1233L version of Google Play Music.
Samsung Working on Explosion Proof Flexible Battery
I have been facing problems with my battery after rooting my Android device, Swelling, catching fires, and exploding all the way round. So for this Samsung has actually thought over time and now is developing on a new flexible, Explode proof and fire proof battery for a better tomorrow for smartphones.
Warning to All Sprint Mobile Users: Mysterious Phone Calls from 865-6696 May Install NSA Surveillance Code on your iPhone
All across America, people who have Sprint service on their iPhones and other mobile devices are receiving repeated calls from the number "865-6696" without any area code. Sprint message boards are full of thousands of complaints of people experiencing this issue, but no one seems to understand the true reason why these calls are being made.
Sugar Prices Soar After Fire At Brazil Port
lobal sugar prices have risen to a one-year high after a fire broke out at several warehouses in the southern Brazilian port of Santos last Friday, destroying some 180,000 tons of sugar in the process.
Argentine Scientists Hope To Turn Cow ‘Burps’ Into Energy Source
Argentine scientists have found a way to convert gas produced by bovine digestive systems into a fuel source, reported Reuters on Monday, though they do not expect the method to be practical for at least another 30 years.
Elon Musk as James Bond, Musk Plans to Install Tesla Engine in 007 Lotus Esprit Submarine
Billionaire investor and one of the Industry Leaders, Tesla CEO Elon Musk, a man capable of building electric cars and space launch vehicles has a new wish. Now he wants to create a car that can convert into a submarine.
Honda F1 Engine: First Audio of New 1.6-Litre Turbo
Honda has fired up its new Formula One engine for the first time as it prepares to return to motor sport's premier category with McLaren in 2015.
Lamborghini Veneno Roadster: $6.5m Supercar Revealed
The Lamborghini Veneno Roadster has been officially unveiled with confirmation that it will be less exclusive but even more expensive than the extreme coupe on which it's based.
High-dose Radiation for Prostate Cancer Worsens Patient Outcomes
The alleged benefits of higher-dose radiation therapy for prostate cancer did not pan out in a new study recently published in the Journal of Clinical Oncology.
McIlroy Finishes Second in Korea
A final-round 67 helped Rory McIlroy to second place behind winner Sung-hoon Kang at the Kolon Korea Open.