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Apple testing smart cars on Lexus RX450h SUVs
With weakening sales of its flagship smartphone, self-driving car technology could potentially lift the company’s future. Apple is said to have leased a small fleet of cars from Hertz Global Holdings Inc, a rental company, to test advances in its… Read More ›
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Amtrak names Richard Anderson, former Delta Air Lines CEO, as its next Chief Executive
While noting the challenges in the under-invested railways, Amtrak’s chairman Anthony Coscia was enthused to have Anderson at the top given his record at Delta Air Lines. On Monday, Amtrak named Richard Anderson, Delta Air Lines’ former chief to lead… Read More ›
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Royal Bank of Scotland in the midst of a strategic downsizing
The move will see RBS cut 443 jobs as it pushes to streamline its operations and bring it in the black. Edinburgh-based Royal Bank of Scotland disclosed that as part of a strategic restructuring of its operations, it plans on… Read More ›
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Tim Westergren resigns as Pandora Media’s Chief Executive
Until the company finds a replacement, Westergren will continue to hold the office. As per a Recode’s report, Tim Westergren, the founder and CEO of Pandora Media Inc, a music streaming service, has decided to step down. However, he will… Read More ›
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Takata Corp files for bankruptcy in Japan and in the U.S.
The company has got itself a sponsor from U.S.-based Key Safety Systems which is owned by China’s Ningbo Joyson Electronic Corp. Japanese airbag manufacturer, Takata Corp which found itself in the centre of one of the auto industry’s biggest ever… Read More ›
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After Supreme Court ruling, GM settles hundreds of ignition switch related lawsuits
The details of the settlement are yet to be disclosed, as they are confidential. GM’s lawyers are working with the plaintiffs’ lawyers to complete the documentation within a month’s time, after which it will begin implementing the court’s order. As… Read More ›
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Eddie Bauer exploring strategic alternatives, including sale: sources
The retail sector has been ravaged by changing consumer taste and a boom in internet shopping. On Friday, U.S. outdoor gear and outerwear retailer Eddie Bauer LLC, which is trying to struggling to manage its debts, hired investment banks to… Read More ›
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Amazon likely to charge $2.8 million for 30 second ad packages for NFL
Although it is unclear whether Amazon will be able to reach its targeted ads target at its intended price, or whether this effort will generate it any profit, one has to keep in mind that the e-commerce giant has traditionally… Read More ›
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Fake online stores exploit loopholes in banking system to process illegal banking transactions
This shadow banking system is used to launder billions of dollars. Here is how it functions. An examination by Reuters has opened a can of worms: a network of dummy online stores selling household goods have been used as a… Read More ›
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Intel signs Olympic sponsorship deal through 2024
These are the technologies Intel will bring to the table: aerial filming by drones, 5G wireless technology, VR, and access to artificial intelligence platforms. On Wednesday, Intel Corp disclosed it would become a major sponsor of the International Olympic Committee… Read More ›
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