iPhone 4S is Next Release, Will You Upgrade?
If you haven't already heard, the official word is in. Apple will not be releasing the next generation iPhone 5 this year. Instead, the company has made some major upgrade and changes to the iPhone 4 and is calling the new iPhone, iPhone 4S. Appearance-wise, the new 4S is identical to its predecessor. On the inside, it's a complete upgrade with new features, apps, and capabilities.
China's Wen sees progress in inflation fight
Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao said his government has scored initial success in taming inflation, and told banks to lend more to small firms and tolerate high levels of bad debt from them, official media reported on Wednesday.
Nexus Prime Release Next Week, Teaser Video shows Curved Screen [VIDEO]
Nexus Prime, an upcoming Android smartphone from Samsung, is ready to take the smartphone throne from iPhone 5 way ahead of the Apple device's launch, with a stunning curved design just as many expected in the fifth generation iPhone.
Insight: What a stronger Chinese yuan means for the U.S.
A sharp rise in China's yuan currency might cut the U.S. trade deficit by as much as one third and create enough American jobs to put at least a modest dent in the unemployment rate.
Greek aid tranche likely but not assured: troika source
Inspectors from the IMF, EU and the European Central Bank are likely to recommend releasing a vital tranche of aid to Greece but Athens must first do more to convince them it can implement reforms, a senior official from the troika said on Wednesday.
India launches world's cheapest tablet computer
India launched what it dubbed the world's cheapest tablet computer Wednesday, to be sold to students at the subsidized price of $35 and later in shops for about $60.
Kim Kardashian Wedding Airs Soon, First Interview Out [VIDEO]
Upon the upcoming release of her lavish wedding on E!, Kim Kardashian and Kris Humphries shared their first interview together. Just finished my 1st interview ever with my hubby @KrisHumphries on Jay Leno! Kardashian tweeted.
Plunging business activity fuels euro recession fears
Private sector business activity shrank in the euro zone for the first time in two years last month as new orders dried up, stoking fears that the economy could be heading back into recession, surveys showed on Wednesday.
Let's Talk iPhone 4S: What We Got (Isn't So Bad)
Like Christmas day, the Let's Talk iPhone event has come and gone, leaving behind a sense of Boxing Day-esque anticlimax. Paul Schiller's 10:55 reveal that the new iPhone would not be a 5 but a 4S model was greeted with a nearly perceptible slumping of shoulders from disappointed Apple fans the world over.
Private sector adds jobs, planned layoffs rise
U.S. private-sector employers added more jobs than expected in September, but another report Wednesday showed a jump in planned layoffs in the month.
Stock futures point to slight gains on Europe, ADP data
U.S. stock index futures pointed to a modestly higher open on Wednesday after European finance ministers appeared ready to prop up struggling banks and a report on the U.S. labor market came in better than expected.
New York Red Bulls 2-0 LA Galaxy - Match Highlights (VIDEO) - Henry Gets One Over Beckham
Goals from Luke Rodgers and Thierry Henry helped New York Red Bulls beat Los Angeles Galaxy 2-0 and give themselves a fair shout of making the final play-off berth.
Apple Let's talk iPhone Event Disappoints: No iPhone 5, Only iPhone 4S
Apple's long-awaited event announcing the latest on the iPhone 5 finally took place and it disappointed everyone as the technology giant did not unveil iPhone 5 but only took the wraps off iPhone 4S, which came with a better camera and iOS 5 pre-installed.
Plunging PMIs fuel recession fears
Private sector business activity shrank in the euro zone for the first time in two years last month as new orders dried up, stoking fears that the economy could be heading back into recession, surveys showed on Wednesday.
Futures rise alongside Europe
Stock index futures were higher on Wednesday but more volatility was seen as investors awaited data on the labor market and services sector and European finance ministers appeared ready to prop up struggling banks.
Federer's World Ranking Under Threat from Murray - Japan Open
British number one Andy Murray survived a tense encounter against Marcos Baghdatis to progress into the second round of the Japan Open in Tokyo and keep his hopes of usurping Roger Federer before the year-end.
Stock Futures Rise Alongside Europe
U.S. stock index futures were higher but more volatility was likely on Wednesday as European finance ministers appeared ready to prop up struggling banks, with data due on the U.S. labor market and services sector.
September layoffs biggest over 2 years: Challenger
The number of planned layoffs at U.S. firms in September jumped to its highest in more than two years due to heavy cutbacks by the military and Bank of America, a private report on Wednesday showed.
Samsung Targets iPhone 4S Sales Ban in France, Italy
Samsung Electronics said it will file patent-infringement claims in France and Italy to ban the sale of Apple's new iPhone less than a day after it was unveiled, intensifying a legal battle between the two top brands.
EU bank pledge lifts stocks
European shares and commodity prices bounced on Wednesday after finance ministers agreed to safeguard banks from the spreading sovereign debt crisis, though the euro hovered near a nine-month low against the dollar.
Manchester United Pair Rooney and Welbeck to Start for England?
Reports suggest England manager Fabio Capello is considering pairing Manchester United duo of Wayne Rooney and Danny Welbeck in their key Euro Qualifier against Montenegro on Friday.
Herman Cain and Rick Perry: The Price of Demanding Ideological Purity
Texas Gov. Rick Perry has plummeted in the polls since conservatives discovered he was not 100 percent ideologically pure. But it is impossible to govern while maintaining a perfect conservative or liberal record.
Massive Greek Strike Grounds Flights, Shuts Schools
Airliners were grounded, trains halted and tax offices shut on Wednesday as Greek state workers walked off the job to protest against austerity, defying a plea by the government to rally behind its effort to fend off national bankruptcy.
Samsung to Seek Ban on iPhone 4S Sales in France, Italy
Samsung Electronics said it would file for a sales ban on Apple's new iPhone with courts in France and Italy as the phone infringed its patents, widening its legal battle with Apple.
Greek strike grounds flights, shuts schools
Airliners were grounded, trains halted and tax offices shut on Wednesday as Greek state workers walked off the job to protest against austerity, defying a plea by the government to rally behind its effort to fend off national bankruptcy.
India to launch world's cheapest tablet computer for $35
India unwraps what has been dubbed the world's cheapest tablet computer on Wednesday, to be sold to students at the subsidized price of $35 to expand digital access in the Asian giant that lags peers such as China and Brazil in connectivity.
Samsung, HTC set to gain as iPhone 4S disappoints
Asian smartphone makers have a chance to exploit a rare letdown from pacesetter Apple Inc. after the new iPhone 4S failed to wow fans and investors, leaving Android rivals better placed to grab market share.
Samsung, HTC Set to Gain on iPhone Letdown
Asian smartphone makers have a chance to exploit a rare letdown from pacesetter Apple Inc. after the new iPhone 4S failed to wow fans and investors, leaving Android rivals better placed to grab market share.
Asia stocks trim gains, test policymakers' resolve
European stock index futures rose on Wednesday, despite skepticism among investors about whether European leaders are going far enough in their efforts to fix the region's sovereign debt crisis that prompted Asian stocks to trim earlier gains.
2011: A Good Time to be a Shark?
The Marshall Islands, a tiny nation of atolls in the middle of the Pacific Ocean, has now become something of a Mecca for marine scientists, particularly those who study sharks. On Tuesday, the island nation passed a bill creating the world's largest sanctuary for sharks.
