Science & Technology

Yahoo set to invest in Snapchat

Yahoo is planning to invest millions of dollars in mobile messaging service Snapchat, which may value the start-up at about…

10 years ago

Security solutions: the importance of hosted backup

Having effective IT backup systems in place is a must for businesses these days. Without such security measures, companies stand…

10 years ago

FAA orders airlines to replace Boeing cockpit display units

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has ordered airlines to replace or modify the cockpit display units fitted to hundreds of…

10 years ago

International Day of Older Persons 2014

On 14 December 1990, the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) designated October 1st as the International Day of Older Persons.…

10 years ago

Global AgeWatch Index 2014: Norway is the best place to grow old

According to an index of the quality of later life in 96 countries, Norway is the best place to grow…

10 years ago

Windows 10: Microsoft unveils first details

Microsoft has unveiled the first details of its next operating system (OS) - Windows 10. The new OS’ name is…

10 years ago

Living Planet Report 2014: World’s wildlife population dropped by 50% in 40 years

In its new Living Planet Report, the Zoological Society of London (ZSL) says the global loss of species is even…

10 years ago

Ello: Anti-Facebook social network attracts 31,000 requests per hour

A group of friends from Vermont launched a new social network, Ello, dubbed the "anti-Facebook" platform because it carries no…

10 years ago

Microsoft launches Xbox One in China

Microsoft has become the first major console maker to enter the Chinese market after launching Xbox One. The first consoles…

10 years ago

EASA: Mobile phones can be left switched on during flights

Electronic devices such as mobile phones can be left switched on during flights, the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has…

10 years ago