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protect your info from RFID
The world is constantly evolving with technology at its side. A lot of high tech gadgets are introduced in the market to make life more convenient and faster. More and more software and hardware like rfid can be used to track down names and other records for faster business transactions. But, along with that is the risk of identity theft and electronic pick pocking.
Nowadays a lot of companies are employing the RFID technology. New credit cards, passport...
US inflation going down to zero
US inflation rate slowed further in October, with “core” inflation – which excludes volatile food and fuel prices – up only 0.6% on a year ago. It is the lowest year-on-year increase on record, with core prices remaining unchanged for three months running. The core inflation measure is closely watched by the Federal Reserve as a measure of price momentum.
The all-items consumer prices index (CPI) rose 0.2% in October, bringing...
manufacturing growth between US and China relieve worries
According to the recent news, manufacturing growth in the US and China improved in August, helping to boost global stock markets. The US sector expanded for its 13th straight month in August, according to the Institute for Supply Management. And China’s purchasing managers’ index, or PMI, has revealed its first gain in four months.
China’s growth raised hopes that it will increase consumption of US exports, and help sustain America’s...
gaming consoles pricing cuts, not possible for 2010
Nowadays, video consoles are no longer intended for youngsters. It is already played by people of all ages. That’s why manufacturers are becoming so successful these days. However, the economic crisis also hits the market of these products.
Big manufacturers such as Sony started to produce products with a reduction in the price tag in 2009. Then, Microsoft follows and Nintendo even experienced a slump in sales by making its console cheaper....
fourth time loss of Sony
According to news earlier, Sony Company has reported a loss for a fourth consecutive quarter, hit by slow mobile handset sales, but has narrowed its full year loss forecast. They suffered an operating loss of 32.6bn yen in the three months to September, from a profit of 11.05bn yen a year earlier. However it has now cut its operating loss forecast to 60bn yen from 110bn yen for the year ending March 2010.
Sony, the world’s second largest LCD...