Friday 22 December 2017

Apple admits to slowing iPhones as batteries age

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How the Winklevoss twins found vindication in a bitcoin fortune How the Winklevoss twins found vindication in a bitcoin fortune
The Winklevoss twins have carved an unorthodox path toward fame in the American business world. They went to Harvard University and then on to the Olympics as rowers. Along the way, they fought a legal battle with Mark Zuckerberg over the ownership of Facebook. In the Oscar-nominated movie, "The Social Network," they were portrayed as uptight gentry, outwitted by Zuckerberg, the brilliant, budding tech mogul.
Apple admits to slowing iPhones as batteries age Apple admits to slowing iPhones as batteries age
Apple on December 21 confirmed what some conspiracy theorists suspected, that it intentionally slows performance of older iPhones as batteries weaken from age.
Will supersonic jet travel get a revival? Will supersonic jet travel get a revival?
Supersonic passenger travel, which died out with the Concorde's demise in 2003, will make a comeback by the mid-2020s if three entrepreneurial US-based companies can make jets quiet and efficient enough to win over buyers and fliers. Fifteen years ago, Boeing Co cancelled plans to build the near-supersonic Sonic Cruiser, the last big attempt by a major manufacturer to speed up commercial travel.
Of Cabbages and Kims: Korea's changing kimchis Of Cabbages and Kims: Korea's changing kimchis
North and South Korea are radically different societies, one ruled by the same family for decades and the other a freewheeling democracy and thrusting economy. But one thing unites them -- their love of fermented cabbage.
Lexus NX 300h compact luxury SUV launched in India Lexus NX 300h compact luxury SUV launched in India
Toyota Motor Corporation's luxury brand Lexus on December 21 launched its new entry SUV NX 300h at an agressive price of Rs 53.18 lakh to Rs 55.5 lakh (ex-showroom) taking on the German rivals who dominate the Indian luxury vehicle scene.
Virushka's Delhi bash had a lot of old-world charm Virushka's Delhi bash had a lot of old-world charm
The newsmakers for the past few days - Virat Kohli and Anushka Sharma - hosted their first post-wedding reception in Delhi on Thursday. Friends and family, along with those from the corridors of power, got together to bless the couple.

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