Global Markets Overview - 23 May 2013

Stocks ended Wednesday broadly lower after a rollercoaster day of trading, as investors sorted through mixed signals from the Federal Reserve on the outlook for monetary policy.

Published: 4 hours, 14 minutes ago

iPhone 5S, iPhone 6 Release Date: Apple smartphone owners poised for a refresh, calendars marked

The iPhone 5S release is expected to be announced towards the last quarter of the year. The iPhone 6 release could happen anytime in the first half of 2014. At least these are what the rumours are saying. Apple smart phone rumours vary across several virtual rumour mills. But when it comes to release dates, there seems to be enough reason to believe a refresh is coming this year.

Published: 4 hours, 16 minutes ago

Samsung Galaxy Note 3 to Feature Fingerprint Scanner Like iPhone 6, 5S?

New rumours claimed that the Samsung Galaxy Note 3 will sport a similar rumoured feature to that of iPhone 6 and iPhone 5S.

Published: 4 hours, 18 minutes ago

Samsung Galaxy S4 Copies Some iPhone 5 Features?

Tech giant Apple claimed that the Samsung Galaxy S4 infringed some of its patents and it will include it in the lawsuit.

Published: 4 hours, 21 minutes ago

Stockholm Immigration Policy Stirs up Days of Riots

Riots have sparked since Tuesday night in the streets of Stockholm Sweden

Published: 4 hours, 45 minutes ago

Australian Dollar Outlook - 23 May 2013

Bell FX Currency Outlook: The Australian Dollar dropped to a one-year low following some positive comments on the US economy by the head of the Federal Reserve.

Published: 4 hours, 53 minutes ago

5 Reasons Why Gamers Should Buy the New Xbox One

Software giant Microsoft unveiled the latest version of its gaming console, Xbox One, the other day eight years after the release of Xbox 360.

Published: 5 hours ago

Taipei's Sattelite Record Rejects Manila's Claim of Fishing Boat's Intrusion

Taipei released on Tuesday a voyage data record that indicates non-intrusion of the Taiwanese fishing boat into Philippine waters on May 9. The alleged intrusion has claimed the life of one Taiwanese fisherman after a Philippine patrol boat reportedly fired on the fishing vessel 50 times.

Published: 5 hours, 1 minute ago

Samsung Galaxy S4 vs. iPhone 5: Top 7 Reasons Why Upgrade to Galaxy S4

There are many reasons why Galaxy S4 and iPhone 5 goes head-to-head in terms of sales and performance. But whether you're an iPhone user or a Galaxy owner, here are five good reasons why Galaxy S4 is a great choice for upgrade.

Published: 5 hours, 8 minutes ago

Is iPad 5, iPad Mini 2 Release Date Happening Soon? Prices of Previous Apple Tablets Remain High in Australia

Latest rumours claimed that Apple's upcoming tablets, iPad 5 and iPad Mini 2, are on its way and will be launched later this year around September.

Published: 5 hours, 51 minutes ago

German Chancellor Angela Merkel is Forbes's Most Powerful Woman; Australian PM Julia Gillard 28th on the List, Billionaire Gina Rinehart is 16th

With the way she handled the Greek debt crisis and the strong performance of the German economy amid the euro crisis, it is not surprising that German Chancellor Angela Merkel is the world's most powerful woman. Forbes magazine confirmed that by placing Ms Merkel no 1 on its annual list of The World's 100 Most Powerful Women.

Published: 5 hours, 56 minutes ago

Woolwich 'Beheading' Attack: EDL Stages Ugly Protest at Scene (EXCLUSIVE PICS)

Dominic Gover reports live as EDL leader Tommy Robinson peddles divisive message over brutal 'terrorist' slaying.

Published: 6 hours, 9 minutes ago

Dish on national security PR offensive against SoftBank

Dish Network Corp is ramping up its Washington-centric campaign to thwart Japanese firm SoftBank Corp's bid for Sprint Nextel Corp, hoping to convince lawmakers and government reviewers that it poses national security risks.

Published: 6 hours, 17 minutes ago

iPhone 6, iPhone 5S Release Date in 2014? Top 5 Killer Features You Would Like to See

Reports claimed that Apple's smartphone dubbed as iPhone 6 and iPhone 5S is set for release in 2014.

Published: 6 hours, 23 minutes ago

Jailbreak 6.1.3, iPhone 5 jailbreak (6.1.4)? Evasi0n, Evad3r Tweets 'Doubt,' Time to Give Up?

To jailbreak 6.1.3, many Apple users have decided to wait for the evasi0n team to release the tool in their own time. After all, the evad3rs did say they will wait for the next major release. Despite the warning, however, supporters of an online petition continue to hope for the best. But an evad3r recently took to Twitter to hint no one's changing their mind about earlier announcements.

Published: 6 hours, 28 minutes ago

Woolwich 'Beheading' Backlash: Essex Man 'Attacks Local Mosque With Grenade' in Braintree

Two men arrested for attacking mosques in Kent and Essex as Help for Heroes murder backlash begins.

Published: 6 hours, 30 minutes ago

Knife-Wielding Boston Bombing Suspect Ibragim Todashev Shot Dead by FBI

FBI authorities shot dead a Chechen immigrant after he attempted to strike an agent with knife while being questioned. Ibragim Todashev is under FBI inquiry after being linked to the Boston Marathon Bombing. Authorities gunned down 27-year-old Todashev in his Orlando home.

Published: 6 hours, 35 minutes ago

Sarah Palin's Facebook Wisecrack on Global Warming Goes Viral

To indicate her disbelief in the concept of global warming, former Republican Party vice presidential candidate and Alaska Governor Sarah Palin posted a naughty remark in her Facebook account.

Published: 6 hours, 48 minutes ago

HP raises 2013 outlook as Whitman's plan takes hold

Hewlett-Packard Co raised its 2013 earnings outlook after quarterly results beat low expectations, as CEO Meg Whitman's turnaround plan helped offset shrinking personal computer sales with enterprise computing services.

Published: 6 hours, 52 minutes ago

They Shoot Wild Horses in Australia, Don't They?

The Central Land Council of Australia's Northern Territory started on Wednesday to cull 10,000 wild horses by shooting the animals. The killing of the beasts, which the NT government defended as the humane response to an environmental crisis, made animal rights groups angry.

Published: 7 hours, 1 minute ago