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Samsung Galaxy S7 Release Date, Specs & Features Rumor Roundup: What's Coming to Mobile World Congress 2016?

Here's the roundup of what Samsung watchers are expecting in the new Samsung Galaxy S7. The rumor mill is running at full steam. The Mobile World Congress 2016 is just weeks away now, and Samsung is expected to kick the proceedings off in Barcelona, Spain by unveiling the company's flagship smartphone for this year.

Sprint Succeeds With Half-Off Promo, Adds Almost 500,000 Subscribers

Sprint is in fourth place among major carriers. Sprint is trying to climb out of the fourth place spot among major wireless carriers. To lure customers away from the other three major carriers, Sprint promised to cut their bills in half, and almost 500,000 customers decided to make the switch.

Low Oil Prices Could Trigger Venezuelan Default

Venezuela's economic situation is so dire that experts are fearing the South American country might eventually default on its $120 billion foreign debt, even though President Nicolás Maduro insisted this week that his government would honor all its financial obligations.

Total Roll Call: Attendance App Connects Teachers & Parents to Curb Student Truancy

Teachers have a hard time getting students to show up to class, much less on time, especially in underserved communities. Now there's an app that helps educators keep kids on track, by taking a new approach to the old ritual of taking attendance.

Tesla Shows Off How the Model S's Autopilot Will 'Revolutionize Your Commute' [Watch]

Tesla is showing off the autopilot feature on its Model S cars in what may be the company's first television ad, "Revolutionize Your Commute."

British Government, Bill Gates Pledge $4.3 Billion to Win the War on Malaria

Microsoft founder Bill Gates and British Chancellor George Osborne have pledge $4.3 billion (£3 billion) to fund a five year research to eradicate malaria.

#Tabletgate: Patriots' Surface Issues Generate a New NFL Conspiracy

The biggest loser in Sunday's NFL playoff action? Microsoft. The biggest loser in Sunday's NFL playoff action? Microsoft. There are many ways to fail in the tricky world of sports sponsorships.

Temporary Deal Shields Puerto Rican Utility from Litigation

The Puerto Rico Electric Power Authority (PREPA) announced on Jan. 24 that it has reached a temporary deal with some of its creditors that will protect the agency from litigation through Feb. 12 and thus secure time needed to continue restructuring talks with bondholders.

Goodbye Carnivals! Almost 50 Celebrations Shut Down in Brazil Amid Financial Problems

At least 48 cities located in eight states all over the country decided to cancel their carnivals because of the recession.

Chef Lala: How She Deliciously Creates a Change for a Healthier and Better Life

Mexican foods are naturally known to be high in carbs, fats and calories. These delicacies might be like heaven sent for its creativity and flavor but these are still not good enough to make anyone healthier. So in order for Latinos to stay fit, most of them would sacrifice and deprive themselves with these delicious and mouth-watering treats.

Argentina to Host Formula One Grand Prix Soon?

Tourism Minister Gustavo Santos hinted the possibility. There are rumors that Argentina is gearing to host the Formula One Grand Prix in the near future.

Jack Dorsey Restructuring Twitter Management? Company Loses Top Executives, Hires Board Members, Chief Marketing Officer

Twitter CEO and co-founder Jack Dorsey is reportedly revamping the management team of the company as he aimed to reverse its ailing fortunes and its user growth slowdown in the past 12 months.

Brazil’s Petrobras Selling Braskem Stake Amid Corruption Scandal? Company Bail-Out Costs $21 Billion

Petroleo Brasileiro SA aka Petrobras, a state-controlled oil company, is reportedly selling its stake in Brazilian petrochemical company Braskem SA. The sale talks came amid the vast corruption scandal faced by the Rio de Janeiro-based company.

Brooklyn Nets CMO Elisa Padilla Brings Her 'A' Game and Scores Big

Elisa Padilla oversees all of the marketing efforts for the Brooklyn Nets and the Barclays Center, including branding, advertising, merchandising, database research, creative, websites, and social media for its six programming franchises.

Social Media Sunday: Facebook's New Sports Hub, 3D Touch Features, & Twitter's Wall Street Woes Hit New Low

This week in social media, Facebook launched a sports hub designed to catch online social buzz over live sporting events. The company also figured out a technique to deliver 360-degree VR video with a fraction of the bandwidth, all while Twitter hit a new low on Wall Street.

'Project CARS' Update 8.0 for PC and PS4 Now Available for Download, Check New Features Here

'Project CARS' releases what could be the last update for the game before the Oculus Rift comes out on retail.

Kapor Capital Seeks to Build Diversity Into the Bedrock of Startups with 'Founders' Commitment'

Venture capital firm Kapor Capital has decided to boost diversity in the next generation of Silicon Valley companies, by building commitments to it early.

Algramo Startup: How Chilean Vending Machine Company Delivers Food Staples, Economic Fairness to Society

One of the main problems in Santiago, Chile is where to buy budget-friendly food. This problem is what urged Jose Manuel Moller and his three friends' to build a business like Algramo.

Mariah Carey, Australian Billionaire James Packer to Tie the Knot Soon?

High-profile celebrity couple Mariah Carey and Australian billionaire James Packer are rumored to have just been engaged last night, according to E! News. The publication claimed that Packer apparently asked Carey to marry him and gave her an enormous engagement ring.

Freshii Takes Advantage of Chipotle's Brief Shutdown With a Discounted Mexican Menu

All of its 200 locations in over 15 countries will feature the price drop. Freshii is taking advantage of Chipotle’s recent problems by offering a huge discount on its Mexican fares.
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