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'The Following' Actor Has To Film Every Scene Twice To Play Twins
Business Insider - 17 Apr 2014 16:54
One of Fox's most-watched shows right now is "The Following." The series follows FBI agent Ryan Hardy (Kevin Bacon) as he tries to track down cult leader Joe Carroll (James Purefoy). Now in season 2, perhaps the bigges...
How A Fuel Cell Car Works
Business Insider - 17 Apr 2014 12:26
Fuel cells could be the next big technology to disrupt the classic combustion engine that propels most cars today. And the Japanese automakers are leading the way with Honda's FCX Clarity and Toyota's FC. So, how do thes...
The Netflix-Comcast Deal Led To A Serious Speed Increase For Netflix (NFLX)
Business Insider - 17 Apr 2014 22:45
Netflix's deal with Comcast has led to a serious increase in speed. Here's a chart from Statista, based on a Netflix blog post detail the speeds of various Internet providers around the country. Join the conversation a...
In Bid To Make Online Ads More Engaging, True[X] Taps Power Media Trio For Board
Forbes - 17 Apr 2014 07:27
Before their buzz was usurped in the past year by so-called native advertising that's designed to look like editorial content, engagement ads were touted by some as the next big thing in online advertising.
Detroit: From Motown to grow-town
CNN - 17 Apr 2014 06:52
Detroit was once known as the automobile capital of the world -- a global symbol of modernity and a testament to the power of American capitalism. Can the property sector help it back on the road?
This Horrifying Robot Rolls Around On The Floor And Barely Looks Real
Business Insider - 17 Apr 2014 15:25
Look at this: Via Vice, we learn that Norwegian engineer Kåre Halvorsen posted a video of his latest robotics project, and this thing is nuts. Called the MorpHex MKII, it's a six-legged walking robot that can morph i...
Take A Look At The Office Where Reddit Employees Control The Front Page Of The Internet
Business Insider - 17 Apr 2014 03:49
For such a well-trafficked site, Reddit keeps its number of employees relatively low and uses an unapologetically retro site design, yet it's a near-bottomless source of news and humor for the Internet-at-large every sin...
Citi received mixed signals from the Fed on 'stress test': WSJ
Reuters - 17 Apr 2014 07:17
(Reuters) - The Federal Reserve indicated to Citigroup Inc that the bank would get more time to fix certain "stress test" planning problems before rejecting its capital plan last month, the Wall Street Journal reported, ...
This Chart Clearly Shows Why IBM Must Change (IBM)
Business Insider - 17 Apr 2014 17:26
IBM is a hugely profitable company. But it's definitely in the midst of a major transformation. Analysts had modest expectations for IBM's first-quarter earnings, a traditionally weak one, and IBM didn't fully deliver, c...
No More Teasing: Alfa Romeo Finally Returns To U.S.
Forbes - 17 Apr 2014 06:16
4C sports car, on sale this summer, is "just an appetizer" for what's to come
US Calls For More Investment-Friendly Indian Government
IBTimes - 17 Apr 2014 05:31
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Shares drop by 6% after Google revenues come up short
New York Post - 17 Apr 2014 03:39
Google on Wednesday served up some keywords the Street didn't like. The Silicon Valley search giant saw its shares fall nearly 6 percent in extended trading after it reported revenue...
Watch: 'Horseless eCarriage' Draws Yays and Neighs
ABC News - 17 Apr 2014 23:53
The vintage-style electric vehicle was unveiled at the New York International Auto Show.
How This 40-Year-Old Won A North Pole Marathon On Drifting Ice
Business Insider - 17 Apr 2014 22:55
American Michael Wardian is one of a few dozen international runners who ran a marathon April 9 on drifting ice at the North Pole. Not surprisingly, he told Business Insider this week it's the toughest marathon he’s ev...
WeChat ramps up m-commerce offerings with a flight booking service
Venture Beat - 17 Apr 2014 04:56
After purchasing a ticket, you'll be able to receive flight status notifications or other information by subscribing to LV's WeChat official account.
Alibaba plans IPO in U.S., not Hong Kong
L.A. Times - 17 Apr 2014 02:57Here's The Math Formula To Pick The Perfect Spouse
Business Insider - 17 Apr 2014 20:18
Some people believe that when you find the right person you just know. The rest of us could use a little help figuring out how to choose the right spouse. You can actually optimize your chances of marrying the best...
Record $550 Million Milwaukee Bucks Sale Highlights NBA's Prosperity
Forbes - 17 Apr 2014 17:23
The Bucks are universally regarded as the NBA's weakest franchise financially, but the sport's prospects convinced two hedge fund titans to spend a record $550 million for the club.
U.S. Jobless Claims, Factory Data Give Economy Some Shine
The New York Times - 17 Apr 2014 17:18
New applications for unemployment benefits held near their pre-recession levels last week and factory activity in the Mid-Atlantic region accelerated in April, painting a bright picture of the economy.
Argentina's fight with bondholders reaches U.S. top court
Reuters - 17 Apr 2014 07:06
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IBM's quarterly revenue sinks to 5-year low as hardware sales fall
Reuters - 17 Apr 2014 06:05
(Reuters) - IBM Corp, the world's biggest technology services company, reported its lowest quarterly revenue in five years on Wednesday, as Big Blue struggles with falling demand for its hardware and faces challenges in ...
Hungary's Central Bank Seizes Bold Strategies
The New York Times - 17 Apr 2014 03:46
Critics claim the central bank has lost its independence under Gyorgy Matolcsy, whose policies have included aggressive rate cuts.