8 Chinese Startups to Receive $67m from Intel Capital Investments

Author Financiarul Posted on September 21, 2015Categories Featured   Leave a comment on 8 Chinese Startups to Receive $67m from Intel Capital Investments

Intel Capital, the global venture investment division of Intel Corporation, announced Thursday its plan to invest $67 million into eight Chinese technology startups across various industries. Those industries include: robotics, smart devices, Internet of Things (IoT), big data, cloud services, and data analytics, according to The Wall Street Journal. Ian Yang, Intel China President, called China a global leader in technology innovation. “Our investments, new products and collaborations in China support the government’s national initiative to uplift its innovation economy … Continue reading “8 Chinese Startups to Receive $67m from Intel Capital Investments”

New Study Shows that Vitamin C Can Mimic Some Effects of Exercise

Author Financiarul Posted on September 21, 2015Categories Featured   Leave a comment on New Study Shows that Vitamin C Can Mimic Some Effects of Exercise

According to a recent study by researchers at the University of Colorado at Boulder, adults who are overweight may be able to achieve some of the cardiovascular benefits of exercise, without having to actually exercise. The results of the study were presented in Atlanta at the American Psychological Society’s annual meeting, reports the LA Times. The study included the careful examination of 35 overweight subjects and the effects of Vitamin C on their cardiovascular health. Before the trial began, all of … Continue reading “New Study Shows that Vitamin C Can Mimic Some Effects of Exercise”

How Tado’s New Smart Thermostat Could Slash Your Energy Bills

Author Financiarul Posted on September 15, 2015Categories Technology   Leave a comment on How Tado’s New Smart Thermostat Could Slash Your Energy Bills

There are few things we Americans love more than air conditioning. Air conditioners provide an essential respite from the sweltering heat of summer, helping us stay cool and comfortable no matter what it’s like outside. And with 90% of new homes in the U.S. coming equipped with air conditioning, it’s a near guarantee that you’ll have an air conditioner in your living space. But what if there was a way to make your air conditioning system do even more for … Continue reading “How Tado’s New Smart Thermostat Could Slash Your Energy Bills”

West Coast Prepares for El Nino with Some Help from Roofers

Author Financiarul Posted on September 4, 2015Categories Business   Leave a comment on West Coast Prepares for El Nino with Some Help from Roofers

Board up the windows and batten down the hatches — El Nino is on its way to the West Coast. At least that’s what the National Weather Service is calling for. A local CBS San Francisco Bay Area affiliate, KPIX 5, reported Monday they are placing the chance of seeing the storm this winter at 90%. This news is far from breaking as it has been a general belief in the meteorology community this summer, but one of the effects … Continue reading “West Coast Prepares for El Nino with Some Help from Roofers”

For This Industry, Floods and Droughts are an Opportunity

Author Financiarul Posted on September 4, 2015Categories Business, Economy, Entrepreneurs   Leave a comment on For This Industry, Floods and Droughts are an Opportunity

The U.S. is home to an estimated 40,523 carpet and upholstery cleaning businesses, and the industry generates about $4 billion of revenue every year. But now, entrepreneurs within the industry are adapting to the consequences of two major natural disasters at opposite ends of the weather spectrum — floods and droughts. In Colorado, enterprising millennial Jonathan Barnett founded Oxi Fresh nine years ago in Denver, Colorado, when he was just 21. He wants to help pioneer environmentally friendly carpet cleaning … Continue reading “For This Industry, Floods and Droughts are an Opportunity”

New Acer Smartphone Will Have Big Perks For Gamers

Author Financiarul Posted on September 4, 2015November 27, 2020Categories Business   Leave a comment on New Acer Smartphone Will Have Big Perks For Gamers

With the global number of smartphone users growing by 42% annually, it’s no wonder that Acer is trying to stand out with their newest model, the Predator 6 smartphone. According to a recent CNET report, Acer revealed the Predator 6 and its hottest compatible accessory, the Predator Projector, at the International Franchise Association electronics show. The new smartphone, with a 10-core MediaTek processor, 4GB of RAM, and a camera boasting 21 megapixels, targets a very specific market. One of Acer’s executives gave … Continue reading “New Acer Smartphone Will Have Big Perks For Gamers”

Need Good Financial News? Number of New Bankruptcies Plunges

Author Financiarul Posted on September 4, 2015January 11, 2021Categories Business, Economy, Financing, Investing   Leave a comment on Need Good Financial News? Number of New Bankruptcies Plunges

While the Dow Jones does its best impression of a roller coaster, some economists are hailing new data as a strong indicator of a healthy economy overall. Since 2011, the number of bankruptcies filed in the United States has been cut in half. The number of U.S. businesses filing for bankruptcy dropped by 50%, while the number of families and individuals dropped by 48%. In total, that means the number of bankruptcy cases plunged by 660,000 in just four years. … Continue reading “Need Good Financial News? Number of New Bankruptcies Plunges”