China makes the first electric passenger plane
China has produced the world’s first electric passenger aircraft to gain an airworthiness certificate. The “BX1E” has a 14.5-metre wingspan …
Belgium is suing Facebook
Belgium’s Privacy Commission is to take Facebook to court over what it says is illegal tracking of the social network’s users. The case follows a report …
Time Warner Cable in $78.7bn takeover deal
Charter Communications has agreed to buy media giant Time Warner Cable in a cash and shares deal worth $78.7bn (£52bn). The cash element is worth $55bn, with …
Apple debuts $17,000 watch
Apple Inc has launched its long-awaited watch, including yellow or rose gold models with sapphire faces costing up to $17,000, but some investors questioned …
Apple To Power New Headquarters With Solar Energy
Apple is going green in a big way. CEO Tim Cook said that the company would power its new corporate headquarters with energy from a 2,900-acre solar farm being …
Demands to Censor Twitter Soar
According to the social network report, governments around the world have made 796 demands to take down content on Twitter in the last six months of 2014, up …
Electric car sets new speed record
An ultralight electric car built by students at a US university has set a new land speed record in its class, besting the previous mark by nearly 80kph. …
APPLE RELEASES IPHONE 6
Apple has unveiled the iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus, an update of its flagship smartphone with larger screens. The iPhone 6 screen will boast over 1 million …