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Nissan Revs Up Plans for the Connected Car
Nissan Motor said it planned to accelerate the penetration of internet-connected vehicles by offering a connection device to existing customers in Japan and India.
New York City's Dirt Could Contain Medicinal Microbes
The soil in New York City parks contains genetic evidence of bacteria that could potentially be used in new antibiotics, anti-cancer treatments, and other natural therapeutics, according to new research from Rockefeller University. Photo: Rockefeller University
After Brexit and Trump, Is Italy Next? An Explainer
Italians will vote on Dec. 4 in a referendum on constitutional changes proposed by Prime Minister Matteo Renzi—the next opportunity for voters in a major economy to give the political establishment another kicking. WSJ's Niki Blasina explains what's at stake. Photo: Getty Images.
Apple Wins Battle With Banks Over Mobile Payments
Australian lenders have been trying to force the tech company to offer them access to its Apple Pay technology, which allows smartphones and tablets to communicate with payment terminals.
Samsung Keeps Investors Waiting for Big Move
Samsung is moving at a snail’s pace in improving shareholders’ returns. It’s worth it to keep prodding.
Nissan, BMW, Porsche Face South Korea Sales Ban
South Korea plans to ban sales of some cars made by Japan’s Nissan and two German auto makers—BMW and Porsche—after it found the companies manipulated documents to make their vehicles roadworthy.
Five Design Books Worth Gifting This Season
The year’s best coffee-table books to help your décor-crazed friends artfully arrange their coffee tables—and more.
How Close Are We to a World Without Cancer?
Dr. Margaret Cuomo, host of the new PBS documentary "A World Without Cancer," discusses foods and consumers should seek out and which activities people can do in order to avoid being struck by cancer. Photo: iStock
Amazon Broadens Cloud Services as Big Companies Sign On
Amazon.com has broadened its cloud-computing services to serve a growing list of big-company clients, but its challenge is to meet their needs without encroaching on the firms that are its partners in the business.
’Nootropics’ Startups Seek to Sharpen Mind and Body Via Supplements
A new generation of entrepreneurs wants to boost everyday performance in productivity, mental function and physical energy through nutritional supplements called nootropics.
Apple iPhone with curved screen could come as soon as next year
Apple Inc.’s suppliers say they have been asked to increase output of thinner organic light emitting displays and submit prototype screens with better resolution than ones from Samsung to differentiate its models.
Virtual Reality’s Long Walk Before Running
Early VR headset sales hurt by limited supply and high prices
Huawei’s New Phone Faces Frosty Reception in U.S.
The Chinese technology giant’s path to expansion in the U.S. faces technical roadblocks and a chilly reception from the telecom carriers who dominate handset sales there.
Taxing Times for the Market’s Global Elite
Shares of smaller companies with higher tax rates which focus on domestic customers have been doing well since the election, as investors reevaluate in view of expected changes from President-elect Donald Trump.
Asian Shares Stronger With Nikkei at 10-Month High
Asian share markets were broadly higher, with Japan’s Nikkei leading after the yen hit a fresh eight-month low against the dollar.