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U.S. aerospace companies seek to reassure public on drones

Thu, 20 Jun 2013 07:28:03 +1000

U.S. aerospace companies, keen to benefit from billions of dollars in possible future orders for civilian drones, are mobilizing to assuage public concerns about privacy and safety.

Bernanke says Fed likely to reduce stimulus this year

Thu, 20 Jun 2013 07:14:03 +1000

Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke said on Wednesday the U.S. economy is expanding strongly enough for the central bank to begin slowing the pace of its bond-buying stimulus later this year.

What Memories Look Like Inside the Brain

Thu, 20 Jun 2013 02:03:23 +1000

Scientists use probe to find out what memories look like.

Janet Yellen: The Fed's Next in Line; Poised to be the Most Powerful Woman In the World

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 14:31:15 +1000

As Fed chief Ben Bernanke is about to step down from his post, a relatively unknown woman is expected to take his post.

Katy Perry: Road Shows Triggered Break-Up with Russell Brand

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 13:09:43 +1000

Katy Perry revealed that her success and road shows were the main reason why her marriage with Russell Brand ended.

Exclusive: Facebook reaches 1 million active advertisers

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 06:42:03 +1000

Facebook Inc said on Tuesday it now has 1 million active advertisers globally who used the platform in the last 28 days, a milestone for the company that is seeking to revive its revenue growth.

Exclusive - Facebook reaches 1 million active advertisers

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 06:42:03 +1000

Facebook Inc said on Tuesday it now has 1 million active advertisers globally who used the platform in the last 28 days, a milestone for the company that is seeking to revive its revenue growth.

Angelina Jolie's Stunt Double Eunice Huthart Sues News Corp in US over Phone Hacking

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 02:22:09 +1000

British stuntwoman lodges first hacking claim in US against Rupert Murdoch's media empire.

Angelina Jolie stunt double sues News Corp over hacking

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 01:49:03 +1000

A stunt double for Oscar-winning actress Angelina Jolie has sued News Corp over allegations its British newspapers hacked her phone, the first lawsuit in the United States against the company since a hacking scandal broke out two years ago.

Sony PS4 Pre-Order: Gaming Console’s Launch Edition Sold Out at Amazon; Outsells Xbox One

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 20:48:00 +1000

The hype around Sony's next-generation gaming console - PlayStation 4 (Sony PS4) - and its $399 price tag seem to have helped in its pre-order, as its launch edition has reportedly been sold out.

Want to Communicate with Aliens? Send a Message to Space via Lone Signal

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 19:44:59 +1000

In an unprecedented attempt, a group has come together to further human-alien communication by allowing people to send personal messages which will be transmitted into space.

Yahoo Subject to up to 13,000 US Data Requests in Six Months

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 18:59:29 +1000

Search engine giant details US government data requests following Edward Snowden Prism scandal.

'Fifty Shades of Grey' Movie Casting: Anderson Davis as Christian Grey [PHOTOS]

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 08:28:51 +1000

Ian Somerhalder, Henry Cavill and Matt Bomer are three of the strongest contenders for the role of Christian Grey for the “Fifty Shades” film adaptation. Now, it looks like the big three have another hunk to deal with for the role. Zesty Italian commercial model, Anderson Davis is now up for the role of Christian Grey.

Analysis - European cloud computing firms see silver lining in Prism scandal

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 23:28:03 +1000

France has its "Sovereign Cloud" project while across the Rhine data firms have created the label "Cloud Services: Made in Germany", all trying to reassure big companies that their information is stored away from the prying eyes of U.S. spies.

Analysis: European cloud computing firms see silver lining in PRISM scandal

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 23:28:02 +1000

Orchard Supply files for Chapter 11, Lowe's steps in

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 21:00:06 +1000

Orchard Supply Hardware Stores Corp has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, court documents showed on Monday, with rival retailer Lowe's Companies set to buy the majority of its assets for $205 million in cash.

Apple Received up to 5,000 US Surveillance Requests in Six Months

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 19:28:34 +1000

Apple has revealed it received up to 5000 requests for customer data from the US government since December.

Kardashian Women Ecstatic Over Kim, Kanye's New Baby; 'She Looks Just Like Kim'

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 12:33:26 +1000

The Kardashian women are happy and excited over the coming of the newest addition to the family, Kim Kardashian and Kanye West's newborn baby girl. On Twitter they posted sweet messages to welcome the presence of Kimye's baby in their lives. The newborn is said to be a mini me of Kim, "She looks just like Kim," one source said.

Kim Kardashian Baby Girl: Suggested Ways Kanye West’s New Born Can Earn Money to Keep Up with the Kardashians [PHOTOS]

Sun, 16 Jun 2013 18:40:54 +1000

Now Kim Kardashian’s beau has a reason to smile! The celebrity couple’s baby girl has finally arrived - - a perfect Father’s Day gift for the first-time dad. On the eve of the Father’s day celebration over the weekend, Kimye’s first baby together was born, according to reports and the baby girl, touted as “Kimye’s baby” can’t seem to wait to see her mommy and daddy.

Robert Pattinson-Kristen Stewart Break-up Saga: Robsten Reunion Denied, Former Twilight Lovers Still Very Much Apart [PHOTOS]

Sun, 16 Jun 2013 18:38:01 +1000

The Robsten Romance remains apart as the rumuored reunion of Robert Pattinson and Kristen Stewart has been debunked over the weekend. Following reports on June 14 that Robert and Kristen were spotted getting cozy and holding hands, a source close to Kristen denied Robsten reunion and claimed that they are very much on their own - - separately.

Sony PS4 Release Date: Gaming Console Releasing on 31 December?

Sun, 16 Jun 2013 18:02:51 +1000

Sony is tight-lipped on the release date of its next-generation gaming console - PlayStation 4 (Sony PS4) - despite showcasing it at the recently concluded E3 press conference held in Los Angeles but online retailer Amazon has revealed the release date.

Kim Kardashian and Beau Welcome Daughter

Sun, 16 Jun 2013 14:16:53 +1000

Reports suggest the baby has dark hair and looks just like mother Kim Kardashian.

After Suicide Attempt, Paris Jackson to Spend Summer in Mum Debbie Rowe’s Palmsdale Ranch

Sun, 16 Jun 2013 01:41:17 +1000

Reports said that Paris Jackson, the daughter of the King of Pop Michael Jackson, will spend summer at the Palmsdale, California ranch of her mother Debbie Row. Paris, 15, who attempted suicide last week, is set to be released from a Los Angeles hospital.

He’ll Be Back! Arnold Schwarzenegger Confirms Terminator 5 and King Conan Return [VIDEO]

Sat, 15 Jun 2013 22:26:16 +1000

Former governor of California Arnold Schwarzenegger confirms iconic comeback with Terminator 5.

Motorola’s Moto X Smartphone Specs Leaked Online; Powered by 1.7GHz Dual-Core Snapdragon Pro Chipset

Sat, 15 Jun 2013 22:16:14 +1000

Serial twitter leakster, @evleaks has revealed that the Moto X would pack a dual-core Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Pro (MSM8960T) processor and run on Android OS v4.2.2 Jelly Bean with 2GB RAM and 16GB inbuilt memory.

Profile of Wendi Deng: 'Tiger Wife' of Rupert Murdoch [VIDEO]

Sat, 15 Jun 2013 21:05:12 +1000

The Chinese-born Wendi Deng is being divorced by media tycoon Rupert Murdoch and stands to receive millions in a pre-nuptial agreement.

Calpers chief investment officer has prostate cancer

Sat, 15 Jun 2013 08:28:02 +1000

The chief investment of Calpers, California's state pension fund, is undergoing treatment for prostate cancer, the fund said on Friday.

PIMCO's Gross says Fed won't raise rates significantly

Sat, 15 Jun 2013 07:56:02 +1000

Bill Gross, co-chief investment officer of PIMCO and manager of the world's largest mutual fund, said Friday the Federal Reserve is not likely to raise interest rates anytime soon and that he sees intermediate-term Treasuries as an attractive investment opportunity.

JPMorgan must face lawsuit challenging mortgage fees

Sat, 15 Jun 2013 06:00:04 +1000

JPMorgan Chase & Co must face a lawsuit accusing the largest U.S. bank of illegally imposing marked-up or unnecessary fees on delinquent mortgage borrowers, a federal judge ruled.

Kristen Stewart Seeking Solace at her Mother’s House in Malibu Following Split

Fri, 14 Jun 2013 22:33:40 +1000

Kristen Stewart reportedly stayed at her mother Jules Stewart's Malibu to avoid meeting Robert Pattinson, who has been moving his belongings from her house.