US President Barack Obama announced the new members of the Presidential Ambassadors for Global Entrepreneurship (PAGE) who will help start and grow new businesses in the US and around the world.
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Israeli startup StoreDot develops technique for 30-second phone charging
Ramat-Gan, Israel-based nanotech startup StoreDot developed a prototype of a device that will enable a person to charge a phone within just 20 seconds in a cost-efficient and environment-friendly manner.
US firm iControl Networks acquires Canadian home automation device maker Blacksumac
Redwood City, US-based remote home monitoring company iControl Networks acquired Ottawa, Canada-based home automation device maker Blacksumac for an undisclosed amount to expand its product portfolio.
Rural Broadband Investments snaps up Poplar Bluff cable system
Kansas, US-based broadband infrastructure investor Rural Broadband Investments LLC snapped up the cable system catering to Poplar Bluff, Missouri, for an undisclosed amount to provide people with better cable and internet services.
American wine app Drync lands $2.1M in funding
Boston, Massachusetts-based wine discovery mobile app Drync landed $2.1 million in a funding round from institutional and angel investors to build its wine shopping platform.
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Social media platform Twitter has come up with the "new you" theme to be able for old users in the coming weeks, said a post on the social media's blog.
Santa Clara, US-based low-power SoCs (system on a chip) developer Ineda Systems scored $17 million in a Series B funding round led by Walden-Riverwood Ventures to develop products that can be used in wearable devices and Internet of Things (IoT).
Microsoft said that an update to the Windows 8 would be released soon with added features to easily use the OS, reported Rappler.
Ontario, Canada-based social reading community Wattpad pocketed $48 million in its Series C funding from its existing investors to expand its workforce and develop its product.
A nine month old baby was charged with attempted murder along with his parents, a move shedding light on the dysfunctional justice system of Pakistan, NBC News reported.
After a photoshoot for Vogue's men magazine L'uomo Vogue, Madonna's lingerie collection were reportedly stolen valued USD2500.
The Atlanta Hawks will face Detroit Pistons in a game scheduled April 8 at 7:30 PM GMT, previewed ESPN.
The Manny Pacquiao vs Timothy Bradley rematch would air on April 12; Bradley claims Pacquiao is still a great fighter but already lost his killer instincts.
Father Ray Kelly wowed an audience during a marriage ceremony after he sang the sermon he was supposed to deliver in speech, reported HerIE.
