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Yelp joins EU antitrust case against Google

Online review service Yelp Inc. has recently joined a European Union(EU) antitrust case against Google, accusing the Internet search giant of siphoning clicks away from Yelp in favor of Google+ social network.

LG announces kid-focused Kizon smartband

Close on the heels of the launch of its G Watch smartwatch, LG has now announced a new kids-centric wearable device --- the KizON smartband, which keeps track of the location of the children and makes limited phone calls.

Royal Caribbean’s luxury cruise ship is now available to view in Street View style

Royal Caribbean International has become the first cruise line to partner with Google Maps Business View --- a new Google product which unfolds an opportunity for enterprises to have their businesses photographed by a Google-certified photographer and featured on Street View.

Apple is acquiring Beats Electronics and Beats Music for a total of $3 billion

According to a Business Wire report, US tech giant Apple has recently enhanced its portfolio with the acquisition of high-end headphones maker Beats Electronics and subscription streaming music service Beats Music for a total of $3 billion. The purchase price of the two companies is nearly $2.6 billion, with $400 million to vest over time.

Walmart slashes the cost of 16GB models of iPhone 5s and iPhone 5c

On Friday, retail giant Walmart announced that it is slashing the cost of Apple's iPhone 5s and iPhone 5c handsets. The iPhone price-cut move announced by Walmart is an apparent indication of the imminent release of the much-anticipated next-generation iPhone model - the 'iPhone 6.'

Facebook has changed its data collection practices

In a move which will have an impact on the privacy of Facebook users, the social network said in an earlier this month announcement that it is changing the way it determines which ads should be shown to the users of its site.

Nike launches companion Android app for its FuelBand wristband

Sportswear giant Nike has recently announced the launch of a companion Android app for its FuelBand wristband. For Android users, the Nike+ FuelBand app is now available in the Google Play store, and is compatible with devices which run Android OS version 4.3 'Jelly Bean.'

Facebook to allow marketers to target ads based on users’ Web browsing habits

In an evident effort to drive the growth of its lucrative advertising business, Facebook has recently revealed that it will allow marketers to use the Web browsing habits of its 1.3 billion users to target ads to them.

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Automotive News

  • Tesla unveils its sleek and affordable new electric car --- Model 3
  • Lexus unveiled new LC 500 coupe at Detroit auto show
  • Porsche-Piech family clan “stands firmly behind” VW CEO Matthias Mueller, say insiders
  • Anthony Foxx approves BMW's request to activate self-parking technology in 2016 7 series models

UK News

  • Drinking additional cups of coffee linked with reduced risk of liver cirrhosis
  • UK Ministers and Health Bosses admit Mental Health Care is Poor and Underfunded
  • Conservative Health Secretary to impose inferior contract on England’s 55,000 junior doctors
  • Junior doctors in England begin second 24-hour strike
  • NHS to start charging extra for high-sugar drinks and snacks in hospitals