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Credit-Gas Theft, Fraud Epidemic; Credit-Cardless Online Shopping Gets Easier

There are a lot going on in the credit card industry, from credit card and gas related theft and fraud to online shopping without credit cards. Forbes reports on each of this credit card news. First, there is a fast spreading epidemic in the credit-card and gas-station industries where thieves are pumping gas illegally for profit. Meanwhile, a new Swedish checkout service allows people to shop online without using credit cards.


Study Shows Extra Screen Time Reduce Teenagers' Academic Performance

A study by British Scientists found that teenagers who spend too much time on the internet, TV or playing computer games reduce their academic performance. According to Fox News, the study conducted by researchers from Cambridge University involves 800 students from age 14 to 15. The study found that teenagers who spend one extra hour on their computer, mobile device, and TV screens have two grades worse in exams than those who don't. The study found that physical activity had no effect on the teenagers' academic performances.

Pfizer's Arthritis Drug Patent Rejected in India

Pfizer Inc. has failed again in enforcing its intellectual property rights in India. The giant pharmaceutical's patent on its rheumatoid arthritis drug, Tofacitinib, was rejected in the country.

Prince Harry and his former girlfriend Chelsy Davy giving their romance a second chance

The 30-year-old royal prince, Harry and his former Zimbabwean socialite girlfriend, Chelsy Davy consider giving their relationship a second chance after the two had a serious talk. The former couple met while travelling in South Africa.


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DC's greatest villains are teaming up in the upcoming Suicide Squad. Although filming has officially concluded for the film, stunt doubles were spotted filming a Joker, Batman, and Harley Quinn scene. One of the creators of animated Harley Quinn, Paul Dini, also revealed his thoughts about the character as portrayed in the upcoming film.
The a next flagship smartphone Xiaomi Mi5 is being predicted to arrive at an event on September 24. The flagship’s leaked photo reveals its suspected fingerprint scanner and curved glass back features.
Maleficent 2 is currently in the works, and Linda Woolverton has been hired to write the sequel. Angelina Jolie has not signed on to reprise her role yet, and has recently revealed that she might leave acting soon.
Get a hold of the latest Alcatel Idol 3 4.7-inch smartphone now! It looks similarly as its bigger model, but with lesser specifications.
A new and darker tone could be adapted into the Big Hero 6 sequel, making it different from the previous film. An announcement was also done during the D23 Expo, that the world of Big Hero 6 will be featured in the upcoming Kingdom Hearts 3.
Bungie's Destiny 2.0 may be facing a few setbacks prior to their released update for the next generation hardware. As many people have been affected by the said concern, Bungie has a few words to throw out for the said issue.
Quicksilver finds out that he is Magneto’s son. Nevertheless, he still teams up with the good guys in “X-Men Apocalypse.” New faces will be introduced in the film. At the same time, the original cast from previous films will also be reappearing. Oscar Isaac shares his thoughts on portraying the vicious villain in the history of the X-men. Fans are sure to flock into theaters on May 27, 2016.
Square Enix's title of Dragon Quest Heroes: The World Tree's Woe and The Blight Below may just be another one to put in the books. Alongside other RPG titles, this particular franchise may have something good and different to offer to the mass.
Tri-Ace may just re-ascend with the upcoming title, Star Ocean: Integrity anf Faithlessness. Is it going to be enough to get them back up on the white horse towards success?
Oppo launches its new R7 Plus and R7 Lite smartphones in India. Both devices run on Android 5.1 Lollipop-based Color OS 2.1.The R7 Plus will reportedly come at Rs 29,990 while the R7 Lite is at Rs 17,990.