Qualcomm accused of forcing deal on Apple by FTC

The Times of India | 2017-01-18

WASHINGTON: Mobile chip giant Qualcomm was hit on Tuesday with a US antitrust suit alleging it abused its dominant position in the market for processors used in cell phones and other devices. The US Federal Trade Commission filed a lawsuit in federal court in California claiming Qualcomm's practices...

Google Maps may soon offer parking suggestions

Engadget | 2017-01-17

Google Maps can already tell you how congested your drive will be, but how about when you arrive? It looks like the app is about to give you at least a decent idea about the parking situation, thanks to a new feature spotted in the latest 9.44 beta b... ......

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Goldman, Citigroup profits lift on trading gains

Sydney Morning Herald | 2017-01-18

Goldman Sachs and Citigroup both reported fourth-quarter profit that surpassed analysts' estimates as a bond-trading revival spurred by Donald Trump's surprise victory lifted earnings across Wall Street. The two firms were the last of the major US banks to report results, with JPMorgan Chase & Co,...

Survey: US companies in China feel 'less welcome'

The Associated Press | 2017-01-18

BEIJING (AP) -- U.S. companies feel less welcome in China and some are shifting operations to other countries, a business group reported Wednesday, amid rising tension between President-elect Donald Trump and Beijing over trade. The report by the American Chamber of Commerce in China reflects...

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Poor diagnosis of fungal infections ups antibiotic resistance

The Siasat Daily | 2017-01-18

New York: Fungal infections that are often poorly diagnosed worldwide causes doctors to over-prescribe antibiotics, increasing harmful resistance to antimicrobial drugs, resulting in 1.5 million deaths a year, according to a study. Antibiotic resistance is one of...

Careful! Diabetes can cut 10 years of your life

The Times of India | 2017-01-18

A study done at University of Oxford on more than half a million Chinese people found those diagnosed with the condition before 50 lived an average of nine years less than those without the condition. That figure rose to ten years for patients in rural areas. Type 2 diabetes, the kind linked with...

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Valencia extends United contract

The Times of India | 2017-01-18

LONDON: Antonio Valencia will stay at Manchester United until 2018 after the Premier League club triggered a one-year extension clause in his contract. Valencia has established himself as Jose Mourinho's first-choice right-back and has now been rewarded with an extended stay at United. The...

Ayew penalty gives Ghana winning start to African Nations

NZ Herald | 2017-01-17

PORT-GENTIL, Gabon (AP) " Andre Ayew scored a penalty as Ghana beat Uganda 1-0 on Tuesday in a lackluster opening to the four-time champions' bid for a first African Cup of Nations title in 35 years.Ghana took control of Group D... ......

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