Author Archives: Guanqun
Yahoo redesigns Search, Mail, Messenger
BEIJING, Aug. 25 — Yahoo launched interface redesigns of Yahoo Search, Yahoo Mail and Yahoo Messenger. Yahoo said the latest Messenger version was launched Monday, upgrades to email were also released to U.S. users Monday and to the rest of … Continue reading
Perseid meteor shower: Best sky show of year
BEIJING, August 13 — The Perseid meteor shower, an annual event being tracked by astronomers for centuries, peaks this week. In the Northern Hemisphere, the Perseids may be the best meteor watching event of the year, according to news reports … Continue reading
Healthy diet, exercise lower dementia risk: studies
BEIJING, Aug. 13 — Long-term lifestyle habits as eating healthy diet and increasing physical activity levels can reduce the risk of mental decline in old age, according to reports Thursday quoting two new studies published this week. The first study, … Continue reading
Microsoft to announce Office tie-up with Nokia: report
BEIJING, Aug. 12 — Microsoft Corp. and Nokia Corp. are to announce a deal in New York Wednesday morning, unveiling plans to make Microsoft’s Office suite of software available on Nokia cellphones, media reports said Wednesday. The alliance between the … Continue reading
Optimists less chance of heart disease, dying: study
BEIJING, Aug. 11 — Being optimistic can significantly cut the chances of suffering heart disease or even dying, a new study suggests as quoted by media reports Tuesday. The study, conducted by researchers from the University of Pittsburgh, finds that … Continue reading
Web-address shortener tr.im shutting down
BEIJING, Aug. 11 — The web-address shortening service tr.im is shutting down after a year in operation, its founder announced on its home page Monday. The announcement says tr.im would shut down by the end of the year, and the … Continue reading
Microsoft, Yahoo to enter web search deal to face Google
BEIJING, July 29 — Microsoft Corp. and Yahoo Inc. are about to announce a search and online advertising deal, according to sources quoted by media Wednesday. About 15 months after Microsoft’s unsuccessful bid to buy Yahoo, the two companies successfully … Continue reading
Texting while driving increases crash risk by 20 times
BEIJING, July 29 — Texting messages on cell phones while driving increases the chances of crashing by 20 times, according to a new study released on Tuesday. The study, conducted by the Virginia Tech Transportation Institute in the U.S., concluded … Continue reading
WHO: A/H1N1 flu spreads to most remote parts of the world
BEIJING, July 28 — According to the latest World Health Organization (WHO) figures, the A/H1N1 influenza has spread to the most remote parts of the world including Pacific, Caribbean and Indian Ocean islands. More than 20 countries and overseas territories … Continue reading
Divorce impairs health even after remarriage: study
BEIJING, July 28 — Even after remarriage divorce can cause great damage to one’s health, according to a new study released by agencies. The study shows that divorce or death of a spouse can bring about an immediate and long-lasting … Continue reading