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Xiaomi Mi Pad 2 is an iPad mini that runs Windows 10

Nov 24, 2015 02:07 PM EST

While the first tablet of Xiaomi did not make the expected splash which the company hoped for, the new gadget, second 7.9-inch slate could make more of an impact. According to CNet, the company, Xiaomi is selling the new tablet at an amazing low price point. With just 999 yuan, a customer can get it. The device together with the Redmi Note 3 will go on sale on 27 in China on November.

The government of Bangladesh has banned the likes of Facebook and WhatsApp in an attempt to

Facebook, Viber, WhatsApp Banned in Bangladesh to Thwart Crime

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Nov 24, 2015 12:57 PM EST

In an attempt to stop criminals, the Bangladesh government has banned social media apps like WhatsApp and Facebook. Following the announcement of the ban, an ensuing confusion saw the entire country experience loss of the Internet for more than 60 minutes.

Pepsi releases its P1 smartphone in China, with a retail price of $110 U.S. dollars

Pepsi Now Crowdfunding its P1 Smartphone in China

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Nov 24, 2015 12:17 PM EST

Pepsi has announced plans to avail it's first-ever touchscreen smartphone which is Android-based. The company has started a crowdfunding campaign to build awareness about the device and raise money for its production.

Apple Inc to Launch Apple Pay in China Following Deal with Big Four State Banks

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Nov 24, 2015 07:35 AM EST

Apple Inc. has reached a deal with China's big four state banks; giving impetus to the company's plan to launch the Apple Payment system in China in early 2016.

David Cameron:The world to unite to fight ISIS

David Cameron: World Uniting to Fight 'Evil Threat' of IS

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Nov 23, 2015 10:19 AM EST

British Prime Minister David Cameron has announced that the world is coming together in a bid to end the terrors caused by the Islamic State (ISIS). Speaking on behalf of his country on Monday alongside President François Hollande in Paris, Cameron said that the UK would do all that ispossible to help assist France attacks the jihadists in Syria.

'007: Spectre' Tops China's Box Office

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Nov 23, 2015 08:21 AM EST

"Spectre" topped China's box office in the week that ended on Nov. 15. The latest James Bond film brought in 307 million yuan in just three days in China's box office.

Tropical Bird Tap Dances During Bizarre Mating Ritual, Japanese Researchers Discover

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Nov 23, 2015 06:14 AM EST

All birds do like singing, but it seems some of them enjoy dancing too. A high speed video technology was used by Japanese researchers to capture 16 tropical finches engaging in a speedy 'tap dance' as part of their courtship ritual.

Workers at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood Airport

2,000 Contract Airport Workers Went on Strike at 7 U.S. Airports

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Nov 23, 2015 05:26 AM EST

In seven of the busiest United States airports, around 2,000 contract workers went on strike Wednesday, Nov. 18 protesting what they claim to be poor working conditions and retaliation for unionizing.

Leaked Downloads of Adele's New Album '25' Fills Kickass Torrent, the Pirate Bay

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Nov 22, 2015 10:42 AM EST

Adele's complete new album "25" has been leaked on Kickass Torrents and almost all major piracy sites on Friday. On the same day, fans were told, without a doubt, that the album would not be available on streaming sites.

Angered Chinese President Xi Jinping announces to wage war against the Islamic State

China Declares War on ISIS After Terrorists Execute Chinese Hostage

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Nov 22, 2015 09:19 AM EST

Chinese President Xi Jinping has vowed to wage war on the Islamic State after the extremist group executed one of its citizens.

Samsung Rumoured to be Developing Budget Smartphone with Fingerprint Sensors and Samsung Pay

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Nov 21, 2015 10:41 AM EST

South Korean manufacturer Sansung Electronics is coming for Xiaomi and OnePlus. The company is reportedly set to release a new budget smartphone that will offer premium specs.

China Underground Financial Institutions

China Financial Crackdown: Police Shut Down Nation's Largest Underground Bank

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Nov 21, 2015 10:29 AM EST

Chinese police have cracked down on one of the country's largest underground bank in Zhejiang province as part of its ongoing probe into rogue financial institutions on Friday.

Uber Delivers Flu Shots in 36 Cities in One-day Experiment

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Nov 21, 2015 10:28 AM EST

Boston residents and 35 other cities had the opportunity to summon a nurse to their doorstep to give them a flu shots on Friday, thanks to Uber.

China's Baidu Enters Online Payments Business with Citic Bank

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Nov 21, 2015 10:14 AM EST

Baidu Inc., China's largest search engine, has teamed up with Citic Bank Corp., a state-owned corporation, to start an online bank. The deal targets the country's $90 billion mobile payments business, according to local reports on Tuesday.

Alibaba Puts Big Money into Small-Medium Businesses in Hong Kong, Taiwan

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Nov 20, 2015 02:32 PM EST

Alibaba earlier this year announced two funds to support entrepreneurs in Taiwan and Hong Kong, and today the initiatives called the Alibaba Hong Kong Young Entrepreneurs Foundation were officially announced. The fund is NT$10 billion ($306 million) for Taiwan, while the program in Hong Kong is backed by HK$1 billion ($130 million) in cash. Alibaba explained that the mission of the Fund is to help entrepreneurs realize their dreams and visions. Both funds will invest in startups and small businesses to help them to grow and develop. It is about using Alibaba services, technical assistance and training, it is not just using cash. So, it is about helping raise grassroots companies, and also very much about Alibaba investing in areas that offer synergies with its core businesses, tekkie reported.

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