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Martin Hollis Shares Some Insight Into the Making of GoldenEye 007

Oct 27, 2015 11:06 AM EDT

The question: how the best first-shooter game in the 1990s - GoldenEye 007 - was able to slip past Nintendo's conventional family-oriented theme, where even red blood from the game Mortal Kombat was mandated to be removed? Veteran game director Martin Hollis has some old chestnut story to share.

Russia's Yandex to Launch News Service Algorithm

Charissa Echavez |

Oct 27, 2015 08:42 AM EDT

With the goal of producing real-time news especially on weather and traffic, Russia-based Internet search engine Yandex on Monday announced its plans to launch an empirical "newswire of the future."

Just one day after its packaging was leaked online, tech giant Apple finally launched the official Apple Watch Magnetic Charging Dock.

Screenshot of Presumed Android Version of Apple's Music App Surface Online

Charissa Echavez |

Oct 26, 2015 08:09 AM EDT

Screenshots of the possible look of Apple music app on Android are making rounds the web. With an estimated 15 million Apple music subscribers, Apple CEO Tim Cook believes that this is a kick-starter.

Chinese Cyber Attacks Continue Despite Deal With U.S.

Charissa Echavez |

Oct 26, 2015 06:17 AM EDT

Despite the recent cyber agreement between President Obama and President Xi Jinping, which call for "cyber truce" between the two countries and prohibits hacking to steal copyrights and patent properties, U.S. companies are still being subjected to Chinese cyber attacks, according to the security cyber firm CrowdStrike.

Beware: Phishing Emails Target Apple's iPhone Users

Charissa Echavez |

Oct 25, 2015 01:54 PM EDT

Beware of phishing iTunes e-mails as Apple's iPhone users are the ground zero of this invoice scam.

China, ASEAN Countries to Collaborate Against Terrorism

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Oct 25, 2015 07:07 AM EDT

Due to the increasing number of suspected terrorists allegedly sailing to the Middle East via Southeast Asian countries, the People's Republic has called for intensified intelligence collaboration with ASEAN countries to counter terrorism.

Tesla Finalizing Terms with China on Domestic Production of Automobiles

Charissa Echavez |

Oct 24, 2015 07:58 AM EDT

California-based automaker Tesla Motors Inc. is in the process of fulfiling the requirements imposed by the Chinese government in order to open a car manufacturing hub in the country.

WikiLeaks Releases CIA Director John Brennan’s Emails

Charissa Echavez |

Oct 24, 2015 06:06 AM EDT

CIA Director John Brennan and other U.S. government officials including ex-CIA director David Petraeus and Democratic presidential candidate Hilary Clinton are currently under public scrutiny for negligence to follow security protocols in handling government information. The onslaught of criticisms comes after the controversial website WikiLeaks released the second batch of information gathered from John Brenner's AOL account on Thursday.

Record-Breaking Hurricane Patricia Hits Mexico

Charissa Echavez |

Oct 24, 2015 05:46 AM EDT

Last Saturday, just hours after the ferocious hurricane Patricia raveled several resorts and small communities in Mexico causing thousands of people to evacuate from their homes for safety, the Category 5 typhoon has reportedly weakened.

China: Home of the Richest Women in the World

Charissa Echavez |

Oct 23, 2015 10:32 AM EDT

China has proven to be the home of female billionaires. Out of the 73 self-made billionaires found by researchers, 49 of them are from the People's Republic. What's more, eight of them made it to the top ten of the world's richest women, according to the Hurun Richest Self-Made Women in the World 2015.

Star Wars: The Force Awakens on the Great Wall of China

Charissa Echavez |

Oct 21, 2015 11:15 AM EDT

More than 200 die-hard fans of Star Wars gathered at the Great Wall of China as Walt Disney Co. premiered a Chinese rendition of its most awaited trailer on Tuesday night.

An Eerie Coincidence: Asteroid Will Fly by the Earth This Halloween

Charissa Echavez |

Oct 21, 2015 08:14 AM EDT

An eerie but totally coincidental event will take place this Halloween as an asteroid that was spotted about two weeks ago will fly-by our planet. The last nearby brush Earth had with a big rock took place almost a decade ago.

British Prime Minister David Cameron, Jack Ma

Jack Ma Joins UK Prime Minister's Team of Business Consultant

Charissa Echavez |

Oct 20, 2015 12:56 PM EDT

British Prime Minister David Cameron has designated Chinese billionaire Jack Ma to be one of his business consultants. This announcement was made before the start of President Xi Jinping's four-day state visit to Britain and the country is seeking to closer ties with the People's Republic.

Apps Furtively Collecting Personal Data Banned by Apple

Charissa Echavez |

Oct 20, 2015 09:52 AM EDT

Around 256 apps have been busted by iTunes app store for furtively collecting vital user information such as e-mail addresses and serial numbers from users. This information can allegedly enable users to be tracked.

China's Replica of Venice Continues to Stir Controversy Online

Charissa Echavez |

Oct 19, 2015 03:42 PM EDT

The famous Gondola Ride through the City of Venice can now be experienced in a place in China, earning it the title of Oriental Venice and the Venice of the East.

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