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Samsung, the largest maker of Android mobile devices, is unlocking the FM Chip in new smartphone models in the United States and Canada. Many cell phones already include hardware that makes them able to receive free FM radio signals. Now manufacturers such as Samsung are unlocking the chip, which will … Read More
A new study from the Dutch power company TenneT says their new wind farm location could cost billions of Euros less than other wind power projects. The farm would be rated at a maximum of 30GW (more than double the output of all current wind farms put together in Europe). … Read More
NASA is going back to the moon, but no one seems to know how. In December, President Trump signed a directive to “refocus America’s space program on human exploration and discovery” starting with the moon and later transitioning to a mission to Mars. The goal is ambitious because even those … Read More
Strong employment, housing and consumer spending numbers combined in 2017 to set some impressive financial numbers for the Canadian Economy, and send the loonie soaring. The loonie climbed over seven percent in value during 2017, marking the second straight year of growth after Canada took a hit several years ago … Read More
People spend a good chunk of their adult lives working, which may not be too bad for those who are successful in their chosen careers. But what does success mean? LinkedIn just revealed the results of a new survey that examined what drives people at work and what makes them … Read More
