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08/18/2025 01:02:13 am

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Xiaomi

Xiaomi Finally Invades the U.S.

It plans on starting very small in the world's biggest mobile market in dollar terms.

Cisco Systems, Inc

Cisco Joins India’s Videocon d2h to Deploy Advanced Video Services

Videocon d2h is one of the largest pay TV providers in India.

Smoking

China Sacks Premier's Brother As Deputy Head of Tobacco Monopoly

China has removed Premier Li Keqiang's brother as deputy head of a powerful tobacco monopoly Wednesday.

Winter loses its cool

The 22nd century will be Hot. Terribly Hot

On average, summer heat is projected to warm 7-10°F.

Risks from smoking

Deaths Due to Smoking in U.S. Far Higher Than Believed

Some 18 percent of American adults smoke.

Fifty Shades of Grey Stars

In France, 'Fifty Shades' Movie Open to 12-Year-Olds

While several countries have banned or classified as an adult film the movie "Fifty Shades of Grey", 12-year-olds can free watch the film in France.

China Road Accidents

China's 10 Killer Roads Identified

China's transport management authority has revealed the country's 10 most dangerous stretches of roads that saw 1,2013 accidents and 450 deaths last year.

SDO

Must See Video: 5-Year Time Lapse Video of the Sun from NASA

The video commemorates the fifth anniversary of the launch of the orbiting Solar Dynamics Observatory spacecraft.

Selfie Sticks Ban

More Countries Ban Selfie Sticks

Are you planning to bring selfie sticks in your travel abroad? Think again! Selfie sticks have increasingly become unwelcome in several countries on concerns that they could be used as weapons or compromise public safety.

Carl Icahn

Apple's Real Worth is US$1 Trillion, Not US$700 Billion, Carl Icahn Says

American businessman Carl Icahn believes that Apple Inc's worth is not just US$700 billion but more than US$1 trillion.

Dating safely

60% of Dating Apps have been Cracked by Hackers, Claims IBM

Hackers could also impersonate the phone owner when communicating with other app users

Obama Asks Congress To Authorize Three-Year Fight Vs. ISIS

President Barack Obama had asked Congress to authorize a three-year use of military force in its battle against the Islamic state.

Yin Xiangjie

China Prosecutes Famous Singer-Rapper Yin Xiangjie

Yin Xiangjie, a popular Chinese singer, was prosecuted in Beijing on Thursday for illegal possession of drugs, authorities said.

What Happens to Your Facebook Account After You Die?

That legacy contact can do many of the things the deceased account holder can.

Coursera

Coursera Partners with Major Tech Firms to Provide Job-Oriented Courses

Coursera is an educational technology firm established by former Google artificial intelligence (AI) chief Andrew Ng and AI Professor Daphne Koller from Stanford University’s Department of computer science in the U.S.

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